The policies and decisions made today will influence climate and sustainability outcomes for the remainder of this century and beyond, and youth today have a large stake in this future. Many youth are expressing dissent toward economic, social, and environmental policies and practices that contribute to climate change in diverse ways, but clearly not all forms of climate activism have the same impact or repercussions. Here education is the most powerful path to sustainability. Economic and technological solutions, political regulations or financial incentives are not enough. We need a fundamental change in the way we think and act. We know this is a tall order. This calls for revising curricula and learning objectives. This calls for non-formal teaching and learning about climate change, about disaster risk reduction, about biodiversity. Motivated young people in the EU and all over the world are doing amazing work to address climate change on the ground and push their governments to do more. It is crucial to share information and experiences about the projects, programmes and campaigns that work best so that others can learn from and replicate them without having to reinvent the wheel. The European Union has provided generous support for this very useful undertaking. We hope that our youth exchange will inspire not only our participants but many more young people to take climate action and help create pressure for the ambitious lifestyle shifts we all need. Our YE is envisioned to have the following GENERAL objectives: (a) CAPACITY-BUILDING includes policy sessions in other every-day “tools” of an activist. Capacity-building also includes ensuring participants are up to date with recent scientific findings and political agendas. Sharing knowledge lays the foundation for successful participation in political and social processes. Furthermore, capacity building focuses on enhancing existing youth movements, networks and organisations by showcasing best practices and providing space for the exchange of experiences. (b) CREATIVE SOLUTIONS: We aim to encourage our participants to discover existing opportunities and find new creative solutions to face the many challenges of climate change and shape the better future we want. These solutions will have to happen on different levels, including global, national, local and individual. Besides, creativity is also a means to process challenges and threats posed by climate change and make them more comprehensible. One of the creative tools is effective video campaigning. (c) CLIMATE JUSTICE: Climate Justice puts climate change and climate action in the broader social and environmental context. This includes aspects such as intergenerational equity, gender, human rights and the rights of indigenous peoples. Building on this thematic, the participants will be encouraged to reflect not only about the current challenges in the international decision making process, but also about their personal responsibilities towards the Mother Nature. (d) ACTIVISM: We will connect multiple strands and approaches of activism to spark discussion and share skills required in the fields of policy and actions. This also includes possibilities to develop national, regional or international networks and movements, and to showcase how individuals can get actively involved through the platform of an international youth exchange. SEVEN SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES The purposes of these objectives shall be: [1] To promote economic empowerment and ensure meaningful participation of the community in carbon emission reduction. [2] To provide education in matters of sustainable development and climate change through networking and collaboration with other organization. [3] To promote effective solid waste management through proper dumping and sorting of wastes. [4] To empower Community and Individual action on matters related to sanitation. [5] To come up with innovations that are geared towards elimination of processes and activities that are likely to endanger the environment; and to utilize the environment and natural resources for the benefit of the community- example, coming up with alternative forms of energy. [6] To campaign against traditions that hinder sustainable development and fight against climate change. [7] To safeguard environmental protection rights.