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
Jacques Orban presenting “Energy consumption in the world. Importance and impact of fossil fuels”
On Tuesday 23rd February, we hosted Mr. Jacques Orban, a former engineer at Schlumberger (a world-leading oilfield services provider). We benefited from his expertise on the field of energy consumption and the impact of fossil fuels on the planet. The online presentation was followed by a Q & A session. ! Video starts at 4’19” …
Weekend 0: sketchnoting by Irene
Irene sent us some great sketchnoting she created about our “Weekend 0” online ! You will find below the Movie night, as well as the lectures by Ignace Schops and Sebastien Doutreloup. Thank you Irene!
An evening to talk freely about eco-anxiety
On Saturday 30th of January, we had a casual online evening to talk about eco-anxiety ! We shared our feelings, fears, but also tips to face this anxiety more serenely. We split into a French and a Dutch speaking group, so that we could be able to express ourselves in our own mother language. It …
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.
