Youth in the Mediterranean Area: Facing the Anthropocene (1)
Language: English, French and Spanish
The region faces severe impacts from climate change, including rising sea levels, increased temperatures, and more frequent extreme weather events, which threaten agriculture, tourism, and overall livelihoods. Mediterranean youth are increasingly aware of these threats and are leading efforts in environmental activism and entrepreneurship, advocating for and experimenting with sustainable practices to protect their future.
We invite papers that explore the multifaceted experiences and challenges faced by young people in the Mediterranean in relation to environmental change. We seek contributions that address topics such as:
- the effects of climate change on young people’s lives;
- the effects of climate change on young people’s trajectories, migration processes and identity;
- youth-led initiatives in environmental activism and sustainability;
- youth entrepreneurial projects in the environmental field.
Through this session, we aim to highlight the agency of Mediterranean youth and their potential in driving regional change. We welcome interdisciplinary approaches and diverse methodologies to enrich the understanding of these issues.