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Youth 7 Wants to Hear from You

On March 13th, the European Union’s delegates to the Youth 7 conference launched their European Youth Survey. Targeting individuals aged 16 to 30, the survey aims to ensure a democratic process and foster better representation of the diverse perspectives held by the continent’s youth. This initiative underscores a concerted effort to engage with the demographic…
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YEL Attends the Power Earth Summit

Young European Leadership attended the first annual Power Earth Summit in Paris, France from March 13th to March 15th of this year, made possible by YEL’s sponsor Schneider Electric. These two days were jam packed with meetings, dining, and an appearance by former US President Barack Obama which was interviewed as part of the opening…
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Interview with Harriet Klepper, EU COP28 Delegate

Interview by Augusto Gonzalez Harriet is a youth climate activist from Germany, currently pursuing a dual master’s at Sciences Po Paris and Bocconi University and working as a teaching assistant for the Sciences Po Law Clinic on Corporate Social Responsibility and Innovation. She has been involved with different education, youth, and climate organizations, participating most…
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Youth 7 Bilateral: 1st EU-US Delegation Summit

On March 4th, the delegates of the European Union and the United States met together for the first time as full delegations to discuss their policy tracks and proposals for the upcoming Youth 7 Summit set to take place later this year in Rome. On the agenda were topics that ranged from innovation to entrepreneurship,…
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Youth 7 2024: Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the G7

The 50th anniversary of the Group of Seven (G7) in 2024 marks a significant milestone in the evolution of international cooperation and economic collaboration. Established in the 1970s, the G7 has grown into a vital forum, bringing together the world’s major industrialized nations to address global challenges and foster economic stability. Over the past five…
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YEL’s Gen Z for Climate Webinar

By Selma Zouairi On February 15th, 2024, Young European Leadership hosted a webinar with Italy’s UN Youth Delegates. This seminar has been in the works for many months with Partnerships Officer Selma Zouairi being the leading member responsible for the setting up of the session. The event delved into the critical role young voices play…
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COP28 Unveiled: Young Leaders Converge to Shape a Sustainable Future

The Conference of the Parties, widely known as COP, stands as a beacon of global cooperation in the face of one of humanity’s most profound challenges – climate change. Convened annually under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the COP meetings bring together nations, leaders, scientists, and advocates to collectively address the…
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Y20 India: A Youth Perspective

The Youth 20 (Y20) delegates convened in Varanasi, India, from August 17-20 under the theme “One Earth, One Family, One Future” during India’s G20 Presidency. Acknowledging global crises, including climate change, inequalities, and health challenges, the Y20 aimed to advocate for youth inclusion in policy decisions. The Y20 Communiqué, directed towards the G20 Summit, emphasized…
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Y7 Japan: The need for a Tech for Good

From April 7 to 13, 2023, 32 young leaders from all G7 countries and the European Union  gathered in Tokyo, Japan, to discuss pressing issues of global governance that affect the lives and future of millions of young people worldwide. Konstantina Nathanail, as the EU Youth Delegate in the Digital Innovation Track, presents one of…
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Youths to G7: Protect Our Generation

What if governments finally decided to act on climate change and environmental degradation? By Maxime van Hoeve Later this month world leaders will gather in Hiroshima, Japan for the 49th G7 summit, the annual meeting devoted to issues of global diplomacy. Will they listen to the voices of their youngest constituents and act on climate…
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