International mapping
International mapping
International mapping
Climate and environmental protection has been put on the political agenda on various occasions in recent years. It is present both at international and European level, e.g., in the UN Sustainable Development Goals or the European Green Deal. This international mapping examines major international and European policy developments in this field and showcases funding schemes for climate-sensitive and sustainable youth learning mobility, mostly in the context of non-formal youth mobility.
International policy developments The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) established an international environmental treaty to combat climate change that was signed in 1992 at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, also known as the Earth Summit or Rio Conference. Today, 198 countries have ratified the Convention. The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change that was adopted by 196 countries at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 21) in Paris in December 2015. Its goal is to limit global warming to well below 2, preferably 1.5 degrees Celsius. The international community recognises the importance of education and training to address climate change. The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Paris Agreement and the associated Action for Climate Empowerment agenda call on governments to educate, empower and engage all stakeholders including young people on policies and actions relating to climate change. The young generation’s perspectives on the topic of climate change and sustainability are incorporated in various policy processes.
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