Aug 25 2021
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EGAT-Poland

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About the event

The European Green Activist Training (EGAT) is an international training program for young people (16-26 years old) culminating with a study visit to the European Parliament. The EGAT takes place between October 2021 and April 2022. During this time, participants will take part in 3 hybrid (offline+online) meetings, during which they will learn how the European Parliament works and how to implement their own social projects. Finally, they will receive microgrants and mentoring support to implement their own social projects.

Who is the EGAT for?

  • Young people between 16 and 26 years of age, both those who already have activist experience, as well as those are taking their first steps in activism,
  • Members of school climate strikes, youth city councils, youth organizations and associations or young people active in informal youth groups,
  • For people who believe in values ​​such as: respect for the natural environment and planetary boundaries, human and animal rights, democracy and openness to others, respect for people and animals, regardless of their origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation or social status.
  • People who want to grow and make change to the world around them.

Good knowledge of English language is desired, but not required.

What awaits the participants of EGAT?

1.   Three hybrid meetings in various places in Poland (or online in case the pandemic situation escalates),

2.   Participation in two e-learning courses on the functioning of European Parliament.

3.   Small grants and support from mentors in the implementation of their own campaigns or local actions,

4.   Participation in a study visit to the European Parliament (might happen online, depending on the pandemic situation).

Practicalities

EGAT schedule

• 15 October- 15 November 2021 – three meetings and e-learning phase

During the meetings participants will get to know each other, establish new contacts and learn to plan actions and activities together. During e-learning, they will learn about the structure and functioning of the European Parliament and deepen their knowledge on policy issues. The offline meetings will take place on the following dates:

 

I) 15-17 October,

II) 30-31 October,

III) 12-14 November.

 

• December 2021 – February 2022 – implementation of own projects

Enriched with new knowledge, participants of EGAT will be able to start implementing their own ideas for action. In small teams (4-5 people) they will implement their small, local or online projects. They will receive the support of mentors, as well as microgrants (up to 1000 PLN) to implement their ideas. Project implementation is not a mandatory element of the program, but participants will be strongly encouraged to implement their own projects.

• April 2022 – visit to the European Parliament

Participants who complete all stages of the EGAT will take part in a visit to the European Parliament together with a hundred people from other countries, where similar trainings take place (Finland, Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Spain, Greece). During 3 days of the study tour they will visit the Parliament, meet MEPs and take part in joint workshops with young activists from other countries. Participation in the a study visit is not obligatory.

Participation costs

Thanks to funding from the European Parliament, participants have to bear only 10% of the cost of participation in the training, i.e. 200 PLN. The Green European Foundation and Green Zone Foundation will cover the costs of participation in three offline meetings (including travel, accommodation and meals), as well as the cost of participation in a study visit to the European Parliament (travel, accommodation and meals).

In case of a difficult financial situation, please contact us. We want everyone to be able to participate in the program, regardless of their financial situation, therefore, it is possible to cover 100% of participation cost from the solidarity fund for people in difficult financial situation.

Recruitment

Please fill in the recruitment form no later than September 6th, 2021, 23:59. All persons qualified to participate in the project will be informed about the recruitment results by September 20th.

Find more info at: www.egatpoland.org

This EGAT programme is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Fundacja Strefa Zieleni and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.

Aug 25 2021
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EGAT Poland

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About the event

The European Green Activist Training (EGAT) is an international training program for young people (16-26 years old) culminating with a study visit to the European Parliament. The EGAT takes place between October 2021 and April 2022. During this time, participants will take part in 3 hybrid (offline+online) meetings, during which they will learn how the European Parliament works and how to implement their own social projects. Finally, they will receive microgrants and mentoring support to implement their own social projects.

Who is the EGAT for?

  • Young people between 16 and 26 years of age, both those who already have activist experience, as well as those are taking their first steps in activism,
  • Members of school climate strikes, youth city councils, youth organizations and associations or young people active in informal youth groups,
  • For people who believe in values ​​such as: respect for the natural environment and planetary boundaries, human and animal rights, democracy and openness to others, respect for people and animals, regardless of their origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation or social status.
  • People who want to grow and make change to the world around them.

Good knowledge of English language is desired, but not required.

What awaits the participants of EGAT?

1.   Three hybrid meetings in various places in Poland (or online in case the pandemic situation escalates),

2.   Participation in two e-learning courses on the functioning of European Parliament.

3.   Small grants and support from mentors in the implementation of their own campaigns or local actions,

4.   Participation in a study visit to the European Parliament (might happen online, depending on the pandemic situation).

Practicalities

EGAT schedule

• 15 October- 15 November 2021 – three meetings and e-learning phase

During the meetings participants will get to know each other, establish new contacts and learn to plan actions and activities together. During e-learning, they will learn about the structure and functioning of the European Parliament and deepen their knowledge on policy issues. The offline meetings will take place on the following dates:

 

I) 15-17 October,

II) 30-31 October,

III) 12-14 November.

 

• December 2021 – February 2022 – implementation of own projects

Enriched with new knowledge, participants of EGAT will be able to start implementing their own ideas for action. In small teams (4-5 people) they will implement their small, local or online projects. They will receive the support of mentors, as well as microgrants (up to 1000 PLN) to implement their ideas. Project implementation is not a mandatory element of the program, but participants will be strongly encouraged to implement their own projects.

• April 2022 – visit to the European Parliament

Participants who complete all stages of the EGAT will take part in a visit to the European Parliament together with a hundred people from other countries, where similar trainings take place (Finland, Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Spain, Greece). During 3 days of the study tour they will visit the Parliament, meet MEPs and take part in joint workshops with young activists from other countries. Participation in the a study visit is not obligatory.

Participation costs

Thanks to funding from the European Parliament, participants have to bear only 10% of the cost of participation in the training, i.e. 200 PLN. The Green European Foundation and Green Zone Foundation will cover the costs of participation in three offline meetings (including travel, accommodation and meals), as well as the cost of participation in a study visit to the European Parliament (travel, accommodation and meals).

In case of a difficult financial situation, please contact us. We want everyone to be able to participate in the program, regardless of their financial situation, therefore, it is possible to cover 100% of participation cost from the solidarity fund for people in difficult financial situation.

 

This EGAT programme is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Fundacja Strefa Zieleni and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.

Aug 16 2021
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About the event

Participants will take part in a 3-day training from October 8th-10th, 2021.
The following session will be in January 2022 (a Saturday in Budapest) and finally,  a study trip to Brussels during the spring of 2022 – all for free!
Those who fill in the application form and receive a written confirmation after the application deadline are eligible.
In case of over-application, the applicants will be pre-screened, due to the number limit .We can provide a place for 20 applicants. 

Context

Participants will learn about the history, principles, and challenges of the green movement from researchers, politicians, and NGO representatives. We will examine the Green political map and the main social, economic, and political actors involved in it.
From a practical point of view, we examine what types of actions we need for ecopolitics to gain more space in the 21st century. We will heavily focus on Europe, the EU institutions, actors, history, and current affairs, which reflect the political composition of the European Parliament and the functioning and strategy of the European Commission.
The other important aspect of the training is for the participants to get to know each other and share their knowledge experiences.

Programme

PLANNED TRAINING DATES IN HUNGARY:
October 8-10, 2020 (Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon), Mátraháza-Sástó
January 2021 (Saturday) 10:00 – 16:00, Budapest location

BRUSSELS STUDY TRIP (BST):
Active participants will also be invited to a 5 days long joint study trip to Brussels, which is expected to take place in March 2022.

Practicalities

PARTICIPATION FEE AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES:
The training program in Hungary and Brussels is completely free.
We provide the return trip from and to Budapest for the 3-day training and the BST.
Travel to Budapest and travel to the airport is paid by the applicant.
 
INTERNATIONAL TEAM: 
The training is part of the international European Green Activist Training (EGAT) program and is organised by the Green European Foundation (GEF) in Brussels, with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. Our partners on the study trip to Brussels will be the Finnish, Czech, Polish, Croatian, Spanish and Greek groups.  

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  September 12, 2021 (Sunday) 24:00

Click here for the application 

 

This EGAT programme is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Ecopolis foundation and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.

Please note: Due to the particular circumstances during the COVID-19 pandemic, all activities could potentially be subjected to changes depending on the epidemiological data and any restrictive measures and guidelines at that time. Some parts of the programme involving travel may take place online. 

Aug 16 2021
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EGAT Hungary

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About the event

Participants will take part in a 3-day training from October 8th-10th, 2021.
The following session will be in January 2022 (a Saturday in Budapest) and finally,  a study trip to Brussels during the spring of 2022 – all for free!
Those who fill in the application form and receive a written confirmation after the application deadline are eligible.
In case of over-application, the applicants will be pre-screened, due to the number limit .We can provide a place for 20 applicants. 

Context

Participants will learn about the history, principles, and challenges of the green movement from researchers, politicians, and NGO representatives. We will examine the Green political map and the main social, economic, and political actors involved in it.
From a practical point of view, we examine what types of actions we need for ecopolitics to gain more space in the 21st century. We will heavily focus on Europe, the EU institutions, actors, history, and current affairs, which reflect the political composition of the European Parliament and the functioning and strategy of the European Commission.
The other important aspect of the training is for the participants to get to know each other and share their knowledge experiences.

Programme

PLANNED TRAINING DATES IN HUNGARY:
October 8-10, 2020 (Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon), Mátraháza-Sástó
January 2021 (Saturday) 10:00 – 16:00, Budapest location

BRUSSELS STUDY TRIP (BST):
Active participants will also be invited to a 5 days long joint study trip to Brussels, which is expected to take place in March 2022.

Practicalities

PARTICIPATION FEE AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES:
The training program in Hungary and Brussels is completely free.
We provide the return trip from and to Budapest for the 3-day training and the BST.
Travel to Budapest and travel to the airport is paid by the applicant.
 
INTERNATIONAL TEAM: 
The training is part of the international European Green Activist Training (EGAT) program and is organised by the Green European Foundation (GEF) in Brussels, with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. Our partners on the study trip to Brussels will be the Finnish, Czech, Polish, Croatian, Spanish and Greek groups.  

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  September 12, 2021 (Sunday) 24:00

Click here for the application 

 

This EGAT programme is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Ecopolis foundation and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.

Please note: Due to the particular circumstances during the COVID-19 pandemic, all activities could potentially be subjected to changes depending on the epidemiological data and any restrictive measures and guidelines at that time. Some parts of the programme involving travel may take place online. 

 

Jun 22 2021
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European Green Activist Training – Greece

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About EGAT GREECE

EGAT Greece involves a series of training meetings in the context of the transnational European Green Activist Training programme.

During EGAT Greece, 20 participants aged 16-25 will have the chance to get informed about green values and to deepen their knowledge and understanding of issues related to democracy, ecology, sustainable agriculture and food activism. They will share space with politicians, activists, scientists and specialists working in the front line trying to effect positive change, and of course, meet with their peers who share
the same preoccupation about the future and ideas of a better world. Also, through interactive activities, they will learn more about political decision-making processes at the national and European level and develop useful skills as active citizens who will promote participatory democracy and the sustainability of our societies in the future.

The programme consists of online trainings on the Green Academy platform, 2 (two) two-day training workshops in Athens and a week-long educational visit to Brussels, where, along with other young activists from other countries EGAT trainings (Finland, Croatia, Poland, Hungary, Spain, Czech Republic), participants will have a first-hand experience of European institutions.

Programme

More information about the EGAT training programmes can be found here.

Details of the programme will be finalised soon. Please check again here.

1st Training Workshop
Athens, Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 September 2021, 9:00-18:00

  • Sustainable Agriculture, Food and Activism

2nd Training Workshop
Athens, Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 November 2021, 9:00-18:00

  • EU and Green Values: Participatory Democracy and Active Citizenship

Brussels Educational Visit

Winter 2022 (exact details TBA)

 

Participation

You can submit your application by filling out this online application form.

We would like to encourage young people aged 16-25 from every part of Greece to submit an application. We would particularly like to encourage participation from young people who belong to groups with marginal political representation, such as People with Disabilities, Roma Greeks, second generation immigrants and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Knowledge and experience of the above issues is not a prerequisite. The selectioncriteria are a positive attitude, team-work, motivation for participation, consistency andthe desire to become and stay active in public affairs. For the Brussels visit, a good levelof English (B2) is important.

Final deadline for submissions: 31 July 2021

 

Additional Information

  • Due to the particular circumstances during the COVID-19 pandemic, all activities could potentially be subjected to changes depending on the epidemiological data and any restrictive measures and guidelines at that time. Some parts of the programme involving travel could happen online.
  • Participation on EGAT Greece is free. All training materials, flights to and accommodation in Brussels are covered by funds deriving from the European Parliament, on condition that a participant has successfully completed the training programme in Greece.
  • Unfortunately, we cannot cover transport and accommodation costs from other parts of Greece to Athens for attending the training workshops. If you really want to participate but are unable to cover these costs, please contact us so
    that we can see what solutions might be available.
    Additional Information

Please do not hesitate to contact us:

FB: GreenInstituteGreece
IG: greeninstitute_gr

 

This initiative is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Greek Green Institute and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of this event.  

Apr 14 2021
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European Green Activist Training Week 2021

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About the Event

During the four-day event, the green-minded youth will have the chance to explore various topics such as climate justice and lobbying in Brussels by engaging with professionals, politicians, NGOs and other activists operating in and around the European Institutions, as well as with each other.  

Throughout the event, the participants will have the opportunity to discover and learn from the various other countries. Through a variety of team building and icebreaker sessions, participants will present and share information about their countries and find points of common interests and as well as differences. 

With a range of formal and non-formal training methods, including interactive workshops, the trip will be a valuable learning experience for young activists brought together by Green values and a motivation to enact change.  

 

Event Background

The European Green Activist Training project aims to Europeanise existing training programmes for Green activists in several European countries by incorporating more pan-European content and to make these programmes more cooperative by enabling young activists to meet and network. 

 

Programme

Wednesday 21 April– Welcome note 

  • Welcome note: presenting EGAT history and introduce EGAT Alumni Ambassador 
  • Present overview of programme and objectives and gather expectations from participants 

Thursday 22 April and Friday 23 April- Team building, discovering and influencing the European Union 

  • Getting to know each other and team building activities 
  • Official virtual visits to the European Parliament with MEPs Heidi Hautala, Sylwia Spurek, Kira Peter Hansen and Marketa Gregorova 

Parallel sessions: 

  • Green family workshop 
  • The Good Lobby workshop 
  • European Youth Seminar visit 
  • EU Careers presentation 

Saturday 24 April– Climate, economy and environment 

Workshops: 

  • Sustainable cities: workshop led by Nikoleta Petkovic- CDNEE 
  • Biodiversity and climate change: workshop led by Laura Hildt– The European Environmental Bureau 
  • Deforestations and nature degradation: workshop led by Rigas Tsiakiris– Green Insitute Greece 

Sunday 25 April: Online Activism 

  • Workshop on human rights and gender equality led by Mina/Giulio Tolu- FYEG Spokesperson 
  • Activist toolbox and training for online activism led by FYEG  
  • Groupwork and debates  

 

The exact details and timings of the programme are to be confirmed, please check back later for more information. 

This years EGAT edition is supported by:  Ökopolisz (Hungary), Green Window (Croatia), Institute for Active Citizenship (Czechia), Visio (Finland), Fundacja Strefa Zieleni (Poland), and Fundació Nous Horitzons (Catalonia). 

If you would like to take part in the next generation of EGAT, there will be a call for participant applications in late summer 2021 in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Finland, Hungary, Catalonia, Poland and Greece. 

 

 

Nov 27 2020
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EGAT Catalunya

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About the event

During the European Green Activist Training, selected participants are introduced to green values and activity from the local level to the national, EU and international level. As a course participant, they hear from politicians and other professionals of the field, discover how politics is made, get a backstage pass to civil society organisations, and discuss change-making from an individual’s perspective. This course gives them the knowledge, skills and support network they need to become a changemaker themselves. Participants find their own way to be an activist, gain new friends and valuable experience.

First national Training

Catalunya- Fundacio Nous Horitzons- November 13, 14

Programme: through various presentations, participants will debate on the green way out of the health, economic and climate crisis, learn about the social protection measures in times of economic and climatic uncertainty, perspectives on climate change from feminism, and discuss green entrepreneurship.

The participants were given an additional article “UNA PROPUESTA ECOSOCIALISTA PARA EL ESCENARIO POST COVID-19”  by Joan Herrera, a jurist, former director of IDEA and current director of Environmental Action and Energy in the City Council of Prat de Llobregat. The focus of the article is in on the green way out of the sanitary, economic and climate crisis.

Nov 27 2020
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EGAT Hungary

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About the event

During the European Green Activist Training, selected participants are introduced to green values and activity from the local level to the national, EU and international level. As a course participant, they hear from politicians and other professionals of the field, discover how politics is made, get a backstage pass to civil society organisations, and discuss change-making from an individual’s perspective. This course gives them the knowledge, skills and support network they need to become a changemaker themselves. Participants find their own way to be an activist, gain new friends and valuable experience.

First national training

Hungary- Ecopolis Foundation- December 5

Programme: introduce EGAT programme, lectures on the theory and practice of politics and ecopolitics as well as the Green movement in Hungary.

Second national training

Hungary- Ecopolis Foundation- February 12, 13, 14

Programme: explore Green policies, Greens in the European Union, the future of Green politics and the paradoxes and contradictions in green politics. Presentations given by a variety of political scientists.

Nov 24 2020
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EGAT Finland

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About the event

During the European Green Activist Training, selected participants are introduced to green values and activity from the local level to the national, EU and international level. As a course participant, they hear from politicians and other professionals of the field, discover how politics is made, get a backstage pass to civil society organisations, and discuss change-making from an individual’s perspective. This course gives them the knowledge, skills and support network they need to become a changemaker themselves. Participants find their own way to be an activist, gain new friends and valuable experience.

  1. First national training

Finland- Green Cultural Association- Educational Centre and Think Tank Visio- October 9,10

Programme: introduce EGAT programme, explore personal reflections and aims for the course, presentation of green politics and values, discussion with Panel of Young Greens 

2. Second national training

Finland- Green Cultural Association- Educational Centre and Think Tank Visio- October 27, 31, and November 1st

Programme: Panel discussions on local politics with presentation from Vilma Virolainen, Green candidate for Lempäälä city council to discuss what it’s like to be running for city council as a young person.  

3. Third national training

Finland- Green Cultural Association- Educational Centre and Think Tank Visio- November 25, 28, 29

Programme: focus on the themes of NGOs and civil society. The programme includes introductions to different non-governmental organisations and movements and the ways they create change, from non-violent civil disobedience and demonstrations to lobbying. The programme will also include plenty of discussions as well as workshops on effective social media communication and lobbying. 

4. Fourth national training

Finland- Green Cultural Association- Educational Centre and Think Tank Visio- January 16-17 

Nov 24 2020
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EGAT Czech Republic

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About European Green Activist Training (EGAT)

During the EGAT course, participants learn about Green values, meet politicians and experts working at the frontline of fighting for positive change, and of course connect with plenty of other like-minded young people!

The course gives them insights into the political decision-making processes on the national and European levels, develop skills as an activist to enact societal change, and explore how Green values promote more equal and sustainable societies.

The aim of EGAT is to familiarise trainees with the institutions of the European Union, green topics, green policies, and sustainable development policies, and through various activities and discussions with representatives of international organizations and representatives of the European Union, to explore opportunities for active and professional involvement in building a greener and more just society.

The training course will be comprised of two weekend training sessions in the Czech Republic, an online course, a preparation session for the Brussels trip and then culminating with a one-week study trip to Brussels to visit the European Institutions alongside EGAT participants from other countries.

  1. First national training

Czech Republic- Institute for Active Citizenship- October 24, 25

Programme: introduce EGAT programme, explore motivations and expectations of programme, presentation of Young Greens, workshops on different methods of civic participation.  

2. Second national training

Czech Republic- Institute for Active Citizenship- November 20-21

Programme: focusing on the topics of feminism, gender, and social media strategies in the online era, participants will create educational content to use for their very own campaigns. Workshops on the topic of social networks and how they work as a marketing and educational tool. 

3. Third national training

Czech Republic- Institute for Active Citizenship- January 29-31 

Nov 24 2020
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EGAT Croatia

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About European Green Activist Training

This EGAT programme is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Sustainable Development Forum Green Window and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.

During the EGAT course, participants learn about Green values, meet politicians and experts working at the frontline of fighting for positive change, and of course connect with plenty of other like-minded young people!

The course gives participants insights into the political decision-making processes on the national and European levels, develop your skills as an activist to enact societal change, and explore how Green values promote more equal and sustainable societies.

The training course is comprised of three training sessions in Croatia, an online course, and then culminating with a one-week study trip to Brussels to visit the European Institutions alongside EGAT participants from other countries.

  1. First national training

Croatia- Sustainable Development Forum Green Window– November 21,22

Programme: introduce EGAT programme, history of the EU, EU politics, EU institutions, presentation by Alan Kečkeš, Greens/EFA on the decision-making processes and careers in the EU. 

2. Second national training

Croatia- Sustainable Development Forum Green Window– December 19-20 

3. Third national training

Croatia- Sustainable Development Forum Green Window– January 23-24 

Nov 24 2020
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EGAT Poland

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The European Green Activist Training (EGAT) is an international training program for young people (16-26 years old) culminating in a study visit to the European Parliament. The EGAT lasts between October 2020 and March 2021. During this time, participants will take part in 3 e-learnings and 3 offline meetings, during which they will learn how the European Parliament works and learn how to implement their own social projects. Finally, they will receive microgrants and mentoring support to implement their own initiatives.

1. First National Trainings 

Poland- Fundacja Strefa Zieleni – October 2,3,4

Programme: introduce EGAT programme, GEF and the green family, and what it means to be an activist.  

2. Second National Training 

Poland-  Fundacja Strefa Zieleni – October 24, 25

Programme: learn to campaign at the EU level with a presentation from Katarzyna Urgryn, network coordinator at Climate Action Network, presentations on Ecofeminism and the Green Left. 

3. Third National Training 

Poland-  Fundacja Strefa Zieleni- November 13, 14

Programme: learning to plan campaigns, exploring the theory of change through a workshop conducted by Piotr Trzaskowski, HBS Energy and Climate Coordinator, and discussing artivism with Cecylia Malik, renowned polish artivist. 

Apr 14 2020
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European Green Activist Training (Barcelona)

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About this course

During the European Green Activist Training Barcelona course, you will learn about Green values, meet politicians and experts working at the front line of fighting for positive change, and of course connect with plenty of other like-minded young people!

The course will give you insights into the political decision-making processes on the national and European levels, develop your skills as an activist to enact social change, and explore how Green values promote more equal and sustainable societies.

More specifically, the training course consists of two intense training weekends, and additional online training. The first one will take place in May, in an online modality, and the second one will happen in November in Barcelona. In between, an online course on Green Learning will take place. The program will culminate in a one-week study trip to Brussels to visit the European Institutions alongside EGAT participants from other countries (Croatia, Poland, Finland, Hungary and Czechia).

We encourage people from across Spain, and particularly Catalonia, and from all backgrounds to apply to take part!

Find out more about EGAT on the EGAT project page.

Programme

The exact details of the programme are to be confirmed, please check back later for more information.

First Seminar (online)

  • 29 – 31 May, 2020
  • Sessions are planned in blocs of 2 hours
  • We work in plenary sessions, small groups, lectures with experts
  • Inclusive and interactive

Green Learning (online)

  • June 2020
  • Based on 3 recommended courses, to pick at least one.
  • Online follow-up meetings: 10 July 2020 and 18 September 2020

Second Seminar (El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona)

  • 13 – 15 November, 2020

Online follow-up meeting:

  • 22 January, 2021

Brussels Study Trip

  • March 2021 (exact dates will be confirmed)

Practicalities

The European Green Activist Training Barcelona course is free of charge, and all travel and accommodation expenses in Spain will be covered by the Nous Horitzons Foundation.

All materials, travel (including flights) and accommodation costs in Brussels are covered by the Green European Foundation, on the assumption that the participant has successfully completed the national training sessions in Spain.

 How to Apply

Applicants must be 18-26 years old. Previous experience in Green organisations is not required.

We are looking for passionate young people with a strong motivation to learn and make a difference!

Apply via the form found here.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday 30 April 2020

The course is organised by Green European Foundation with the support of Nous Horitzons Fundació and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.

Jan 14 2020
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EGAT Study Trip 2020 (Brussels)

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About the Event

During the four-day study trip, will have the chance to explore various topics such as climate justice and lobbying in Brussels through engaging with professionals, politicians, NGOs and other activists operating in and around the European institutions, as well as with each other.

With a range of formal and non-formal training methods, including interactive workshops, the trip will be a valuable learning experience for young activists brought together by Green values and a motivation to enact change.

Event Background

The European Green Activists Training (EGAT) consists of training sessions for young Green activists in various phases. These include the completion of the online course Impact Europe, the participation in national training sessions in their respective countries on domestic politics, as well as on European politics and institutions. The final stage is the study trip, which brings all the participants from across Europe together in Brussels.

The EGAT project aims to Europeanise existing training programmes for Green activists in several European countries by incorporating more pan-European content and to make these programmes more cooperative by enabling young activists to meet and network.

Programme

Monday 2nd March – Getting to know each other and working together!

  • Welcome note
  • Getting to know each other and team building activities

Tuesday 3rd March – The EU: how we work together, its history & institutions.

  • European Parliament visit, with MEPs Heidi Hautala , Alice Bah Kuhnke and Sergey Lagodinsky & other speakers

Parallel Sessions:

  • House of Europe visit
  • Parlamentarium visit
  • Networking in Brussels

Wednesday 4th March – Climate justice: exploring concepts and dimensions related to climate justice and exploring tools and ideas for climate action.

  • Climate justice introduction Keynote speech by Lisa Kuch (Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union)
  • Workshops on climate justice and various topics such as: climate and migration, climate and gender and climate action.

Thursday 5th March – Lobby in the EU: the good and the bad

  • Keynote speech on Lobbying in the EU
  • Brussels Lobby Tour

If you would like to take part in the next generation of EGAT, there will be a call for participant applications in Autumn 2020, for national training sessions in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Finland, Hungary, Catalonia and Poland. Sign up for our newsletter to receive the call. 

Dec 09 2019
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Third EGAT Training Session in Croatia (Sljeme)

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About the Event

On the last European Green Activist training session of the year in Croatia, the participants will continue to learn more and engage in discussions ahead of the Brussels Study Trip, which will take place in March 2020.

The programme includes inputs from Alan Kečkeš (Policy Adviser for the Committee on Regional Development at the European Parliament),  Marko Popovic and Ivan Buljan (members of Green Window) who will talk about the European Pillar of Social  Rights and a workshop on decision making and introduction of the system of Youth Advisory Boards as a tool to engage in decision making in Croatian municipalities by Kaja Pavlinic (President of Green window).

The program will continue with exploring the topic of energy through a roleplay and a talk from Luka Gudek (CDNEE Committee) on Just transition. On the last day, a panel with representatives of green organizations (Institute for Political Ecology, DOOR, BIOM) will talk about the history of the green movement in Croatia.

Programme

Friday 13.12

08.30 Arrivals

10.00 Team building and expectations

11.00 Coffee break

11.30 Alan Kečkeš: New Convocation of the European Parliament

13.00 Lunch

15.00 Marko Popović, Ivan Buljan: European Pillar of Social Rights

16.30 Coffee break

17.00 Kaja Pavlinić: Youth Advisory Boards and Youth Participation in Decision-Making

18.30 Reflection groups

19.00 Dinner

Saturday 14.12

8.30 Breakfast

10.00 Exploring the topic of energy

11.30 Coffee break

12.00 Luka Gudek, Krešimir Guć, Ira Ivanetić, Tihomir Pureta: Stakeholders roleplay part 1

13.00 Lunch

15.00 Luka Gudek, Krešimir Guć, Ira Ivanetić, Tihomir Pureta: Stakeholders roleplay part 2

16.30 Coffee break

17.00 Luka Gudek: Just Transition

18.30 Reflection groups

19.00 Dinner

Sunday 15.12

8.30 Breakfast

10.00 Panel with Green organizations (Institute for Political Ecology, DOOR, BIOM), moderator Kaja Pavlinić

11.30 Coffee break

12.00 Evaluation & next steps

13.00 Lunch & departures

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Nov 26 2019
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EGAT Session on EU Politics and Gender (Czech Republic)

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About the Event

“European Accumulator” is the second meeting of a series of training sessions in the Czech Republic, part of our transnational project European Green Activists Training organized by the Green European Foundation together with the Institute of Active Citizenship.

During the weekend training, 20 participants will discover more about the topics of EU and gender equality. Guests from various levels of politics and activism will offer complementary perspectives on interconnections between the national and European affairs. Program is based on non-formal education methods, and debates will be accompanied by practical workshops.

Programme

Friday 29th November

19.00 – Dinner

19.30 – Introduction to the weekend

19.45 – František Kopřiva – MP for Pirate Party, Equal marriage bill submitter, member of European Affairs Committee – Czech and European politics, Equal marriage bill case study; discussion

21.15 – End of the day

Saturday 30th November

08.00 – Breakfast

09.00 – Wake-up activities, detailed introduction to the program

09.30 – Introduction to gender and feminist politics – round of 3 stages; workshop

11.45 – Break

12.00 – Petra Jelínková – environmental and feminist activist, coordinator of gender equality programs in the NGO sector – Feminism in politics, feminism as politics; discussion

13.00 – Lunch

15.00 – Fractions in the European Parliament – who is who?; workshop

16.30 – Break

17.00 – Věnek Bonuš – Advocacy group analytic (“Rekonstrukce státu”), EGAT alumni – Current state of EU, experience from Brussels; discussion

  • – Reflection groups

19.00 – Dinner

20.00 – Voluntary evening program

Sunday 1st December

08.00 – Breakfast

09.00 – Voxpot reporters – Foreign Affairs reporters, audio-visual channel Voxpot – EU foreign policy – immigration deal with Turkey; discussion

10.00 – Break

10.15 – Voxpot reporters – Who owns our media? Czech and EU media scene; workshop

11.15 – Personal visions of EU and discussion on Brussels Study Trip program

12.30 – Reflection round and closing

13.00 – Lunch

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Nov 18 2019
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Second EGAT Session in Croatia

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About the Event

This is the second meeting of a series of training sessions, part of our transnational project European Green Activists Training organized by the Green European Foundation together with  Sustainable Development Forum Green Window and Cooperation and Development Network Eastern Europe

In the city of Rijeka, European Capital of Culture in 2020, the EGAT participants will meet for the second time and engage with the topics of media literacy and sustainable development. In the 2-day program, they will meet with representatives from various organizations and journalists. The 20 activists will also learn more about citizens’ initiatives and the EU StratCom task force.

Programme

Saturday 23rd November

09:00 – 10:00     Arrivals

11:30 – 12:00     Introduction to the weekend

12:00 – 13:00     Iva Lulić, Development and Strategic Partnerships Associate: “Rijeka 2020, Green Wave and citizens’ initiatives (Council of the Citizens)”

13:00 – 14:00     Lunch

14:00 – 15:30     Branko Mijić, journalist at Novi list: “Media and media literacy”

15:30 – 16:00     Coffee break

16:00 – 17:30     Workshop on media literacy – EU StratCom Task Force

17:30 – 18:00     Coffee break

18:00 – 19:30     Zoran Grozdanov: founder of “Network of Food” – nominated for the European Citizen’s Prize 2018

19:30 – 20:00     Reflection groups

20:00 – 21:00     Dinner

Sunday 24th November

09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast

10:00 – 12:00 Field activities – visit to NGO Terra (Rijeka)

12:00 – 13:00  Lunch

13:00 – 15:30   Vjeran Piršić, President of NGO Eko Kvarner: “How sustainable development started on my island”

15:30 – 16:00   Reflection groups

16:00    Departures

Application Process Closed

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Nov 15 2019
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Second EGAT Session in Finland

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About the Event

This is the second meeting of a series of training sessions, part of our transnational project European Green Activists Training organized by the Green European Foundation together with the Young Greens of Finland and the Green Cultural Association Visio.

From the 22nd to the 24th November, the 25 participants will engage in an exciting programme in the city of Seinäjoki. During the three days, they will have the chance to engage with local councilors, MEPs and members of the Federation of Young European Greens. Apart from different workshops and plenary sessions, the group will also attend the Finnish Young Greens’ General Assembly and engage with other young people part of the Green movement.

Programme

Friday 22nd November

15.00    Welcome to the second training!

15.45    Tour of Seinäjoki with local Green councillor Henna Rantasaari

17.00    Alviina Alametsä, Finnish “Brexit MEP”, 1st vice MEP

18.00    Practical info about attending Young Greens’ General Assembly

18.10    Dinner break

19.00    Young Greens’ General Assembly

Saturday 23rd November

09.00       Breakfast

09.30       Young Greens’ General Assembly

10.30    Facilitated reflection and analysis of the political discussion

11.30    Break

12.00    Iida Laurila, Vice President of JEF Finland

Workshop “Effective communication and writing effective statements and opinion pieces”

13.30    Lunch

14.30    Introduction – Federation of Young European Greens

15.00    Antoine Tifine – Executive Committee Member of Federation of Young European Greens

15.40    Break

16.00    Workshop on EU and international changemaking

17.00    Break

17.30    Young Greens’ General Assembly

19.00    Reception by the city of Seinäjoki

Sunday 24th November

09.00       Breakfast

09.30       Young Greens’ General Assembly

10.15    Workshop on EU and international politics

11.45    Lunch break

12.30    End of training: reflections and feedback

Application Process Closed

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Oct 21 2019
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EGAT National Training Session (Hungary)

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About the Event

This is the first meeting of a series of training sessions, part of our transnational project  European Green Activists Training organized by the Green European Foundation together with the Ecopolis Foundation. 

Participants from Hungary will gather during one weekend and discover more about green politics and the Green movement in Europe. Through various team building activities they will also get to know each other and prepare for the Brussels Study Tour that will take place in March 2020.

Programme

25.10 Friday

14.00 Departure from Budapest

16.00 Arrive to Mátraháza-Sástó

16.30 “What does green politics stand for?” (Dániel Mikecz, political scientist)

17.30 Break

18.00 “Introduction of the Hungarian green political traditions” (Dániel Mikecz, political scientist)

19.00 Dinner

20.00 Team building

26.10 Saturday

8.00 Breakfast

9.00 Energizer

10.00 “Greens in the European Union” (Zoltán Vasali, political scientist)

11.30 Team building exercise 2

12.00 “Green Policy” (Zoltán Vasali, political scientist)

13.00 Lunch

14.00 Team building exercises 3.: “Quotes”

14.30 “Green political campaigns” (Dániel Mikecz, political scientist, Zoltán Vasali, political scientist)

16.00 Break

16.15 Team building exercises 4.: “World Café”

17.00 “Paradoxes and contradictions in green politics” (Dániel Mikecz, political scientist, Zoltán Vasali, political scientist)

18.30 Team building exercises 5.: “Conversation Café”

19.00 Dinner

20.00 “Open Space Technology”

27.10 Sunday

8.00 Breakfast

9.00 Team building exercises 6.: “1 – 2 – 4 – ALL”

10.00 “The identity of Ecopolitics” (Dániel Mikecz, political scientist, Zoltán Vasali, political scientist)

12.00 “The future of Green Politics” (Dániel Mikecz, political scientist, Zoltán Vasali, political scientist)

13.00 Lunch

14.00 Feedback

Application Process Closed

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Oct 14 2019
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EGAT Session in Croatia (Sljeme)

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About the Event

This is the first meeting of a series of training sessions, part of  our transnational project “European Green Activists Training” organized by the Green European Foundation together with  Sustainable Development Forum Green Window and Cooperation and Development Network Eastern Europe

During this weekend, 20 participants from various regions in Croatia will meet, learn and discover more on green values and EU institutions, including on decision-making processes.

This session will be followed a second session in the end of November, that will focus on various issues from a European perspective.

Programme

DAY 1 – 18.10

09:00 – 10:00   Arrival

09:30 – 11:00   Getting to know each other games + teambuilding activities

11:30 – 12:00   Expectations and challenges

12:00 – 12:30   Coffee break

12:30 – 14:00   History of the EU

14:00 – 15:30   Lunch

15:30 – 17:00   Institutions of the EU

17:00 – 17:30   Coffee break

17:30 – 19:00   Learning more about the European Parliament

19:00 – 20:00   Dinner

20:00 – 20:30   Reflection groups

DAY 2 – 19.10

09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast

09:30 – 12:00 Digital technologies in the context of the European Union

12:00 – 12:30   Coffee break

12:30 – 14:00   History of green parties in Croatia and the EU

14:00 – 15:30   Lunch

15:30 – 17:00 Thematic groups workshop

17:00 – 17:30   Coffee break

17:30 – 19:00 Presentations of thematic groups + discussion

19:00 – 20:00   Dinner

20:00 – 20:30   Reflection groups

DAY 3 – 20.10

09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast

09:30 – 12:00 Experience in the European institutions and green organizations – World Cafe

12:00 – 12:30   Coffee break

12:30 – 14:00 Evaluation

14:00 – 15:30   Lunch

15:30  Departures

Application process closed

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