Europe Talks Solidarity

Food... can it be a source of solidarity? In this episode, we shift our attention towards Sicily to explore the relationship of land, climate change and solidary consumption across borders. For that we are talking with Massimilano Solano and Carla Monteleone about the unique stories of their organizations that link social and enviromental care through farming.

L’ alimentazione può essere fonte di solidarietà? In questo episodio spostiamo la nostra attenzione sulla Sicilia per esplorare il rapporto tra territorio, cambiamenti climatici e consumo solidale oltre i confini. Per farlo, parliamo con Massimiliano Solano e Carla Monteleone delle storie uniche delle loro organizzazioni, che uniscono l'attenzione sociale e ambientale attraverso l'agricoltura.

How can non-formal education open paths for young people who want to advocate for climate justice? Youth and Environment Europe (YEE) supports youth across the continent with tools, knowledge, and spaces to take action on the issues they see in their own communities. In this episode, Pegah Moulana, environmental lawyer and YEE Secretary General, shares her personal journey and offers practical insights on navigating climate justice spaces, supporting marginalized youth, dealing with eco-anxiety, and understanding the value of different forms of activism.

How can we rethink our use of natural resources to aim at better climate justice ? In this episode we are talking to Mary Ann Manahan, a Filipina activist and researcher living in Belgium. Mary Ann walks us from the concept of green colonialism to the idea of deep and situated alliances in the process of imagining green futures. She shares real examples of cooperation between countries in the Global South, highlights the responsibility of people in the Global North, and calls for more open conversations around climate solutions.

How can we inspire young people to act for climate justice? In this episode, Eimear Manning, Youth and Climate Justice Development Officer at the National Youth Council of Ireland takes us out to the Irish sea. Her stories showcase how solidarity and climate justice go hand-in-hand. Listen in for ready-to-use advice on how youth workers can support young people in their journey towards climate justice and solidarity.