The main objective of Youth Fit for 55 was to empower youth and youth-serving organisations to take an active role in the Green Transition. We aimed to raise awareness of the challenges and opportunities posed by climate change, as outlined in the European Green Deal strategy, and to build the skills and capacities needed to address them. Specifically, the project set out to: (1) increase youth understanding and commitment to climate action; (2) equip youth educators with foresight tools and innovative methodologies; (3) support organisations in developing strategic approaches to sustainability; and (4) create open access resources that enable wider use and adaptation. By doing so, we intended to foster active citizenship, green social innovation, and long-term systemic change across the youth sector in Europe.
The Youth Fit for 55 project was created to strengthen the link between youth and the Green Transition, in response to the urgent environmental and societal challenges addressed by the EU Green Deal and its “Fit for 55” legislative package. We recognised that while youth are deeply concerned about climate change, many lack the tools, skills, and supportive environments needed to take meaningful action. Youth-serving organisations, in particular, require resources and strategic guidance to embed sustainability into their work. Our project aimed to fill this gap by building a strong knowledge base, equipping youth educators with practical tools, and enhancing the capacity of organisations to lead on green issues. Through awareness-raising, skills development, and cross-sectoral collaboration, the project laid the groundwork for a more inclusive, youth-driven green transition that can scale and support long-term climate goals.