The Youth Energy Labs (YEL) project aims to promote environmental sustainability in Europe by training young people, professionals, and their families on renewable energy, circular economy, self-consumption, and sustainable entrepreneurship.

Objectives

The main objective of the YEL project is to provide young people with the knowledge and skills necessary to:

• Adopt sustainable consumption models in their communities.

• Develop innovative entrepreneurial initiatives in the field of renewable energy and circular economy.

• Promote awareness of the importance of environmental sustainability and the fight against climate change.

Activities

The YEL project includes the following activities:

1. Development of a training module for professionals working with young people on environmental sustainability, renewable energy, and responsible consumption issues.

2. Creation of a “Youth Energy Labs Guide” providing step-by-step instructions for designing and implementing sustainable initiatives at the local level.

3. Implementation of “Youth Energy Labs” in four European countries: Spain, Greece, Latvia, and Italy.

4. Launch of an awareness campaign to inform the public about the importance of renewable energy and circular economy.

5. Creation of a website and social media channels to share project resources and the success stories of young participants.

Methodology

The YEL project is based on a participatory and interactive methodology that includes:

• Theoretical and practical training for the young people and professionals involved.

• Experiential learning through the implementation of concrete projects in the Youth Energy Labs.

• Active involvement of all stakeholders, from young people to local institutions.

Expected results

The YEL project aims to achieve the following results:

1. Increased awareness of the importance of environmental sustainability among young people and the general public.

2. Development of skills and knowledge in renewable energy, circular economy, and sustainable entrepreneurship among young people.

3. Implementation of concrete and innovative initiatives that favour the transition towards a more sustainable development model.

Impact

The YEL project will have a positive impact on the environment, the economy, and society in general. In particular, the project will contribute to:

1. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change.

2. Promoting the creation of new jobs in the renewable energy and circular economy sectors.

3. Improving the quality of life of people in the communities involved.

Partnership

The YEL project is implemented by a partnership of organizations from four European countries: Fundacion Santa Maria La Real (Spain) areaempleofsmlr.es; Verde (Greece) https://www.facebook.com/verdegreece/ ; Efe (Latvia) www.efe.lv/eng; Hipatia-Fuhem (Spain) https://www.fuhem.es/ ; Legambiente Lombardia (Italy) https://www.legambientelombardia.it

Funding
The YEL project is funded by the Erasmus+ program of the European Union under Key Action 2 “Cooperation Partnerships in the field of Youth”. Discover more at: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/

Conclusion

The YEL project represents an important step forward in promoting environmental sustainability in Europe. Through youth training and the implementation of concrete initiatives, the project will contribute to building a greener and more inclusive future for all.

For more information:

Website: youthenergylabs.eu
Instagram: @youthenergylabs
Tik Tok: @_youthenergylabs_