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European youth demands changes in European energy policy

Understanding, discussing and changing energy and climate topics – the Schwarzkopf Foundation gathered 400 young people from 35 European countries over a time span of 3 years within the project “Power Shifts – Reflecting Europe’s Energy”. Their demands are now summarised in a final publication. The youngsters’ claims include four main areas: 1. Stronger decentralisation in a European energy transition 2. More ambitious emission reductions 3. More serious decarbonisation through low- and zero-emission mobility 4. Global solidarity in combating climate change The final publication can be found here: Young Opinions On Europe’s Energy Policies 2017

EYP a role model for youth discussions on energy

"The youth wants to co-create the energy future. In a nutshell: "Energy matters!"  "Power Shifts" is a role model in this respect." This is how Peter Terium, CEO at innogy, describes the work of the European Youth Parliament after him joining a discussion round with around 150 participants from 27 countries at the "Power Shifts Academic Forum - Heidelberg 2017".

News from the energy world!

The third Power Shifts Academic Forum in Heidelberg is quickly approaching and with a month left until the start of the forum, the Steering group, our Think Tank behind the project Power Shifts - Reflecting Europe's Energy, has now prepared the fourth Newsletter for you. The...