GYG Green Blog #1: Polluter out! Definancing fossil fuels for our future - GYG
The GYG Green Blog is a knowledge sharing platform initiated and contributed by our members from around the world. The first post is by Jung Lin (Joanna), a| GYG
The GYG Green Blog is a knowledge sharing platform initiated and contributed by our members from around the world. The first post is by Jung Lin (Joanna), a| GYG
COP29 ended with an agreement that leaves us as young people and as activists disappointed. As youth, we are extremely concerned and frustrated that those in power continue to put revenues before people’s lives. We called on the global north to take responsibility for the Loss & Damage caused by the climate crisis - and are left with a promise that comes nowhere near the needed $1.3 trillion. No agreement would have been better than this agreement!| GYG
We call for an immediate ceasefire and building lasting peace in Palestine and Lebanon Since the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack on Israeli civilians, Israel has responded with completely disproportionate use of force that goes beyond self-defence. Israel and the actors it fights, Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran, have created a large humanitarian crisis, and are […]| GYG
Join our Comms team 2024! Are you a Young Green who wants to get involved with GYG? Do you want to sharpen your skills in social media and public relation work for a youth initiative? Show your interest now to work with Young Greens from around the world and grow GYG together through the Communications […]| GYG
We, the Global Young Greens are more than 90 member organisations from around the globe and are fighting for the future of us all at COP 28 and beyond. In these crucial weeks we demand: The Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels Advocating for the phasing out of fossil fuels at COP 28, rather than a mere […]| GYG
As the GYG Congress in Incheon, South Korea approaches (June 2023), the outgoing GYG Steering Committee has recently concluded their Annual Progress Report. This comprehensive document encompasses the accomplishments, impactful activities, and recommendations presented by the GYG Steering Committee. Additionally, the report includes reports from the regions and a transparent financial account of the organisation. […]| GYG
Join our Climate Working Group 2024! Are you a young activist passionate about combating climate change? Are you eager to join forces with fellow Young Greens from around the globe to craft meaningful solutions and advocate for climate action? Our Climate Working Group (Climate WG) is more than just about tackling the climate crisis […]| GYG
The structure as well as the political environment of COP27 are far from ideal for a global climate summit. We are pointing out what’s wrong. Choose your sponsors wisely! It seems like a bad joke that a company responsible for 120 billion single-use plastic bottles a year and that is ranked as one of the […]| GYG
The Time to Act is NOW! Global Young Greens demand ambitious and honest climate action from the world’s leaders at the upcoming COP27. COP27 will be the second COP where Global Young Greens (GYG) will participate as official UNFCCC observers. Ahead of the summit we want to make clear what needs to be agreed on […]| GYG
WHAT IS THE GYG STEERING COMMITTEE? The Steering Committee is the second highest decision-making body of GYG, which is why it is important to have both experienced and active people involved. Its primary responsibility is to implement decisions of the Congress (highest decision making body) and to steer the network on behalf of its members. […]| GYG
We strongly condemn Russia’s ongoing actions against Ukraine. We call for an immediate truce on Ukrainian ground, as well as all Ukrainian borders. Putin must stop the Russian invasion and put an end to putting both Russian and Ukrainian civilians’ lives at risk! As Global Young Greens, we stand together in unity in calling on […]| GYG
Nearly half of the global population is already exposed to climate change impacts, many of them already marginalised. We as young people have been advocating| GYG
