Young people’s views on the published climate action programme, discussed with the BMUKN

Youth representatives from the AWO Federal Youth Organisation, BUNDjugend, Climate Clinic, NAJU, LCOY and the Ring of German Scouts took part in the exchange. Representing the Ministry for the Environment were the head of the department responsible for the climate protection programme, as well as staff from the Climate Protection and Heating Transition Department.

The youth representatives assessed the Climate Protection Programme from a young person’s perspective, highlighted gaps and emphasised key measures across the various sectors. In doing so, they underlined the importance of early and structural participation by young people in climate policy processes. At the same time, they signalled their willingness to further deepen the dialogue with the Ministry and to expand their cooperation.

The Co-ordination Office for Youth Participation in Climate Issues supports young, organised civil society in Germany in bringing its positions and demands into climate policy processes in a more targeted manner. The aim is to work with youth associations and organisations to establish effective formats for dialogue and participation with the Federal Ministry for Climate Protection (previously the BMWK, soon to be the BMUKN), so that the concerns of young people are heard and taken into account more effectively in all climate policy decisions. The participating youth associations and organisations are particularly committed to promoting climate justice within society and across generations.