Supporting youth for a more sustainable future
The project Weekends for future aims to organise capacity-building workshops in the High Fens. These weekends will help Belgian youth between 18 and 25 years old lead environmental projects, by inviting them to workshops and lectures about climate change, biodiversity, project management, communication, etc. The participants will also have the opportunity to work together on a concrete project.
During the summer 2020, we selected the participants and the first weekend took place online in November 2020. Interested in what we are doing ? Follow us on social media or check the news section below
NEWS
Weekend 0
Weekend 0 : getting started The first weekend is now behind us. Due the the covid crisis, we had to switch to an online programme. We learned about different topics – if you want to (re)watch the videos and presentations, you can go to this page.
Movie night
The very first event is taking place tonight !! We will be watching short movies on different topics : Systemic change vs individual change Climate adaptation in the Global North and the Global South Biodiversity and pandemics … A few guests will be joining us.
Experts day
Due to the new measures to limit the expansion of the pandemic, we had to postpone the first weekend, which was supposed to take place from November 5th to November 8th. However, we are working on a small online programme. On November 7th, the participants will meet two experts : one will talk about biodiversity …
Unity
Work together with other young people from all around Belgium
Sustainability
Use a holistic approach to find innovative solutions to environmental and social issues
Positivity
Lead positive actions in the High Fens and in your local community
Ambassadors
Youth from the 3 communities of Belgium (Flemish, French and German-speaking) support Weekends for Future !
Nele Van Hoyweghen
Lochristi, East Flanders
I joined the climate movement because I simply couldn't stand by and watch how our planet and future were being destroyed. I had to act.
Nadège Carlier
Waterloo, Walloon Brabant
This incredibly amazing system we live in is destroyed everyday a little more, by our fault. It scares me, but it’s also a powerful call to action : this current crisis should inspire us to conceive the world for tomorrow. For me, it’s just unthinkable to stay still and not to participate in this crucial movement. It’s about being on the right side of history !
Clara Falkenberg
Eupen, Eastbelgium
All the solutions to the climate crisis are already on the table, not taking action is not an option to me. The vision of a better tomorrow drives me to protect the planet for all living beings.
