‘Earth Dialogue’
public debate event
Greece - Youth Dialogue for a Just Energy & Green Transition
On Thursday, October 9, Organization Earth hosted a special debate at K44 as part of the European project Youth for a Just Transition. The discussion focused on European policies addressing the climate crisis and the Just Transition, with a special emphasis on the role of youth in shaping a sustainable and fair future.
The debate was moderated by Petros Kokkalis, founding member of Organization Earth, and featured Haris Doukas, Mayor of Athens; Ioannis Sakiotis from the European Commission Representation in Greece; and young participants Marios Arampatzis and Anna Porichi.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined and contributed their ideas and energy to such a vibrant and meaningful dialogue on the Just Transition!
Lithuania - Challenges to Sustainable Development
On May 29, 2025, the public debate “Earth Dialogue” took place at Kaunas University of Technology, as part of the Youth for Just Transition (Y4JT) project. The event gathered young people and experts to discuss key challenges of sustainable development. Participants explored practical ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and shared ideas on how EU policies and initiatives can empower youth to take action for the environment. The debate encouraged open dialogue, critical thinking, and collaboration on issues that shape a sustainable and fair future for all. The event enhanced youth awareness of environmental challenges and inspired participants to take active roles in promoting sustainability within their communities.
Romania - “Is Romania ready for a just transition from coal to green energy?”
On September 24th, 2025, Asociatia Edulifelong organized the debate “Is Romania Ready for a Just Transition from Coal to Green Energy?” in Târgu Jiu, Romania.
The activity aimed not only to educate youths about the green transition but also to help them make decisions based on facts, data, and logical reasoning. Divided into teams representing different perspectives - the Greens, the Miners, and the Balancers - youths engaged in a structured debate where they used mathematical analysis and civic reasoning to support their arguments.
The event encouraged critical thinking, teamwork, and public speaking, empowering young people to understand the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of the energy transition. Many participants reported feeling more confident in using data to support arguments and more aware of the complexity of energy transition decisions.
Denmark - The Voices of the Future
During Folkemødet 2025, Nyt Europa gathered around 40–45 participants for an inspiring Earth Dialogue on the role of youth in the green transition. Folkemødet – Denmark’s largest political festival with more than 114,000 visitors – provided the perfect setting for discussions between politicians, activists, civil society, and young voices.
The debate, moderated by climate justice researcher Jessica Petersen, featured insights from Rukiatu Sheriff (Nyt Europa), Dalia Awadh (Save the Children Youth Denmark), and activists Frederikke Slotsager and Ronas F. Korkmaz. The conversation focused on meaningful youth inclusion and how young people can gain real influence in decision-making – not just a symbolic seat at the table.
The panel highlighted that the climate crisis deepens global and social inequalities, with those least responsible being the most affected. Therefore, solutions must be developed together – with those who live the consequences.
Key takeaways:
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Inclusion must be real – not tokenized.
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Structural inequalities must be made visible to policymakers.
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Climate change exacerbates intergenerational and class divides – and demands action now.