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Erasmus+ small-scale partnership

Youth4Democracy #Act4Climate

Young people leading climate action

At a glance

Democracy and climate action in Finland, Bulgaria, Italy and Portugal.

Country

Bulgaria (coordinator), with Finland, Italy and Portugal

Strand

Erasmus+ small-scale partnership

Who

Young people aged 18 to 30

Cost

Free to take part

Erasmus+ small-scale partnership

About the project

Youth4Democracy: #Act4Climate connects young leaders who want to make a difference in their communities and the world. The project provides training, workshops and exchange activities where participants explore climate change from both local and global perspectives. Young people learn how to use democratic tools, creative activism and community engagement to inspire change. Throughout the project, participants design and implement local climate actions — such as awareness campaigns, environmental clean-ups, community discussions, public art initiatives or educational workshops. These activities promote environmental responsibility, highlight young voices and strengthen youth involvement in civic processes. By collaborating across Finland, Bulgaria, Italy and Portugal, young people build international friendships, improve teamwork and communication skills, and gain confidence to lead change.

What it set out to do

01

Strengthen youth participation in democratic processes.

02

Turn climate concern into concrete local action.

03

Build a cross-border network of young organisers.

Climate action is a democratic act

Young people learn how decisions are made and use that to act on climate where they live.

Youth Engaged

About the project

Youth4Democracy #Act4Climate (2024-3-BG01-KA210-YOU-000280031) helps young people take part in democracy through climate action. Partners from Finland, Bulgaria, Italy and Portugal run training, community events, campaigns and advocacy together.

Youth4Democracy • Act4Climate, photo
Youth4Democracy • Act4Climate, photo

Take part in decisions

Learn how local decisions are made and how to influence them.

Lead Local Climate Action

Plan clean-ups, campaigns and awareness events where you live.

Work across borders

Plan and learn with young people from four countries.

Speak up

Share your views with decision-makers.

Strengthen Youth Participation in Democracy

Support young people to understand civic processes and take part in community decision-making.

Lead Local Climate Action

Encourage youth to organise clean-ups, campaigns and eco-awareness activities in their communities.

Build Cross-Country Cooperation

Connect young people from Finland, Bulgaria, Italy and Portugal to learn, share ideas and create impact together.

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