Getting together to Push Europe

8 September 2011

Young people aged 18-30 joined forces from around the country to plan activities for the year ahead and support the Push Europe campaign.

They're calling on the United Kingdom and the European Union to take immediate action to tackle climate change.

The camp on Ovenden Moor in Yorkshire centred on the Push Europe campaign which calls for the EU to strengthen its carbon emission reduction target.

This is urgently required in order to prevent catastrophic climate change - such targets would also create plenty of opportunities for young people.

Generating interest

The group promoted the camp to local media - giving interviews to BBC Leeds and the Halifax Courier.

See all the images from the camp including the visit to Ovenden Moor windfarm.

Building capacity

Alongside campaign activities there was also plenty of time to talk about the Young Friends of the Earth network - leading to some great ideas for the future.

Many of the group will get together at Friends of the Earth's annual conference to build on the plans already made.

Get involved

Young Friends of the Earth have just launched their own campaign hub. Join the dicussions online and find out more about future events. 

Take action

Call for action at EU level and join the Push Europe campaign.