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No less than a decent environment for all; no more than a fair share of the Earth’s resources.

09/04/2026

We are thrilled to be officially launching the Scottish Youth Climate Coalition (SYCC)!

At a time when the far-right and their climate denial agenda is on the rise, it’s vital that we stand up for people and planet, and against fascism.

The Coalition brings together six of the largest youth climate groups across Scotland:
-Young Friends of the Earth Scotland
-2050 Climate Group
-Teach the Future Scotland
-Young Sea Changers Scotland
-Green New Deal Rising
-People and Planet Edinburgh.
With support from many other groups. Collectively we represent thousands of young people aged 16-30 from all over the country.

Over the past several months we have developed a list of demands focused on key areas of interest to young people. These focus areas are:
-Energy⚡️
-Transport🚌
-Education and Employment🏫
-Marine🌊
-Circular Economy♻️

On Wednesday 22nd April, we are hosting the Scottish Youth Climate and Nature Hustings at Augustine United Church in Edinburgh, and online. You can get your free tickets on Eventbrite or by clicking the link in our bio!

You can also head over to the Teach the Future website to contact your MSP candidates and grade them on how they respond to our demands.

If you want to get involved with the Coalition, send us as email at [email protected]

07/04/2026

Campaign focus 4: Marine

Our campaign is calling for:
1.Commit to protecting sensitive species and habitats by banning destructive fishing (including bottom-trawling and dredging) practices in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
2.Reduce sources of pollution by imposing strict regulations, penalties and targets for sewage, agricultural and aquacultural sectors as well as banning/limiting single use and harmful plastic products.
3.Ensure every young people grows up understanding how their actions affect the sea and why a healthy marine environment is important for them by embedding ocean and climate education into the school curriculum.

Join us at the Youth Climate Hustings to hear directly from the Scottish political parties what their priorities are for youth and climate.
- Wednesday 22nd April - 7pm - 9pm
- Online and at the Augustine United Church, Edinburgh
- Anyone is welcome to attend, but only young people (30 and under) will have the chance to ask questions.

Sign up on Eventbrite using the link in our bio 🔗

03/04/2026

Campaign focus 1: Transport

Our campaign is calling for:
1. Support unrestricted green travel for young people by extending free buses to under 30s, reducing the reliance on private transport.
2. Incentivise people to use public transport by introducing a national £2 bus fare cap.
3. Scottish Government to encourage regional transport authorities to take buses back under public control

Join us at the Youth Climate Hustings to hear directly from the Scottish political parties what their priorities are for youth and climate.
- Wednesday 22nd April - 7pm - 9pm
- Online and at the Augustine United Church, Edinburgh
- Anyone is welcome to attend, but only young people (30 and under) will have the chance to ask questions.

Sign up on Eventbrite using the link in our bio 🔗

16/03/2026

The Scottish Youth Hustings will take place on Wednesday, 22nd of April 2026 in Edinburgh and online!

Are you a young person in Scotland, and care about our shared planet? Do you want politicians to finally listen to the voices of those who are inheriting the world they leave behind? Then come along to the Scottish Youth Climate Coalition’s hustings to ask political candidates hard-hitting questions from a youth perspective!

Over 60% of young people aged 8-35 report that they feel worried about the future as a result of the climate. A similar number also say that they feel their voices are not listened to by decision makers. It’s our future the politicians are messing with!

The event is open for everyone; however, as it is a YOUTH hustings, only those aged 30 or younger will be able to ask questions to the political representatives.

Sign up to attend in-person or online via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-election-youth-climate-husting-tickets-1983782380502 (or go to the YFoES Eventbrite)

02/12/2025

🌿Interested in joining Young Friends of the Earth Scotland? 🌿

❗Come along to our online Get Involved session at 6:00-7:00pm on Thursday 4th of December. Sign up in our linktree❗

If you’re aged 16-30, based in Scotland, and passionate about climate and social justice then this is for you! No prior experience needed, just get involved!

Can’t make it? No worries! Just send us a wee DM and we’ll be in touch 😎

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25/11/2025

Storytelling, building solidarity, and event organising are just some of the exciting workshops we had at our Network Gathering in Dunblane earlier this month.

If you weren’t able to make it along or just want to find out more about what we’re all about, you’re in luck!

On Thursday 4th December 6-7pm we’re hosting a ‘Get Involved’ session, where you can find out about ways to get involved and meet other young people interested in making a difference!

Registration in our linktree.

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03/11/2025

Join the Youth Bloc at Scotland’s Climate March on November 15th!

Meet at the James Watt Statue in Glasgow Green at 11am.
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Look out for the YFoES banners!

With the continued lack of action on the climate crisis, crackdowns on the right to protest, attacks on refugees and the rise of the far-right, and the genocide in Gaza, it has never been more important for people to take to the streets to demand a better world. The Youth Bloc leading the march is a show of force that young people in Scotland have had enough of world ‘leaders’ and billionaires. Change is coming, and we are that change.

All young people are welcome to join the bloc, though children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult.

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29/10/2025

Halloween is spooky. But missing out on the YFoES Network Gathering on November 9th would be scarier. 👻🎃🧟

Join us in Dunblane for a day of skill sharing, food, and new friends! Sign up in the link in our bio.

But be quick, there’s only a week and a half left!

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21/07/2025

Young Friends of the Earth Scotland is a grassroots network of young people (aged 16-30), from across Scotland, working collectively for social and environmental justice. Come along to our online intro session on Tuesday August 26th between 6 - 7pm and find out we’re all about!

Sign up using the form in our Linktree and you will receive a zoom link after registering your details.

This is a casual session where you can learn about our different projects and working groups and see if you’d like to get involved. There will be the chance to meet some of our members, have a chat and ask any questions you have 🙂

Any questions before the event please get in touch at [email protected]

Address

Thorn House, 5 Rose Street
Edinburgh
EH22PR

Telephone

+441312432713

Website

https://foe.scot/get-involved/young-friends-earth-scotland/

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