About the Topic

• Our world is in crisis. Pollution is increasing, and extreme weather events are causing more and more damage. Many of these problems come from irresponsible actions and a lack of care, as if resources were endless and the ozone layer indestructible. This puts everyone’s future at risk. It is urgent to take action and empower young people to make a difference by promoting a healthier environment and fighting climate change. 
• In this topic, you will find tools and resources about climate change to help young people become more aware and responsible toward the planet and future generations. Together, we can build a more sustainable future. 

Green and Sustainable Europe  

• Is a vision for a Europe that protects the environment, reduces pollution, and fights climate change. The goal is to create a continent where natural resources are used responsibly, energy is renewable, and a healthy, sustainable lifestyle is promoted to protect the planet and everyone’s well-being, now and in the future. 

 
Mitigation 

• Mitigation in the context of climate change refers to efforts aimed at reducing or preventing the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere. It involves strategies and actions to limit the extent of climate change by reducing the factors that contribute to it, such as carbon dioxide and methane emissions. Mitigation can include transitioning to renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, reforestation, carbon capture and storage, and adopting sustainable practices in agriculture, transport, and industry. 
• The goal of mitigation is to slow down the rate of global warming, reduce the severity of climate impacts, and ultimately prevent dangerous levels of climate change. It is a key component of global climate policy and is essential in achieving targets set by international agreements, like the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels.