Green Communication and Media Literacy in Youth Work
GreenComm is an Erasmus+ project dedicated to equipping youth workers with the skills and tools needed to create powerful, reliable, and engaging content on climate change and sustainability.
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EXPLORE BEST PRACTICES IN GREEN COMMUNICATION
Curious about how storytelling, media, and creativity can drive environmental change? This section brings together standout initiatives from around the world that are using communication to inspire climate action and shift public awareness.
From Noëarth‘s youth-powered climate campaigns to CAN Europe‘s coordinated advocacy work, and RESET‘s powerful digital storytelling for sustainability, these examples offer fresh ideas, practical tools, and new perspectives for anyone working in the green space.
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GreenComm VET Certification Quiz
This quiz contains 15 questions based on the GreenComm VET Training Programme. If you complete the quiz successfully, you will receive your certificate via email within 24 hours!
You need to answer at least 12 questions correctly to receive your certificate.
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PROJECT RESULTS
Within the framework of the GreenComm project, three outputs have been developed to strengthen the communication and media literacy skills of youth workers engaged in environmental and climate-related work.
These project results are designed to be practical, transferable, and freely accessible to youth organisations and professionals across Europe.
ABOUT PROJECT
The main objective of the project is to improve the communication and media literacy skills of youth workers in the field of environment and climate change. This aims to enhance their professional qualifications, ensure the recognition of their skills, and contribute to their careers.
🌍 Green Communication Organizations Directory
Explore a list of organizations across Europe actively contributing to climate awareness, media literacy, and green communication through education, innovation, and community engagement. If you want your organization to be listed, please get in touch!
1. Jump to Green Stichting
Website: www.jumptogreen.eu
Country: Netherlands
An environmental NGO based in the Netherlands focusing on youth education, sustainability, and media literacy. Lead coordinator of the GreenComm project.
2. EFTA – Eğitim ve Gelecek Teknolojileri Derneği
Website: www.efta.org.tr
Country: Türkiye
A youth-oriented organization that combines digital innovation with sustainability education, media literacy, and creative industries.
3. Voolab OÜ
Website: www.voolab.net
Country: Estonia
An impact-driven digital design company developing educational platforms and digital storytelling tools for social and environmental causes.
4. Associação Inspira!
Website: facebook.com/inspiraj
Country: Portugal
A grassroots youth NGO in Chaves focusing on environmental education, youth empowerment, and creative outdoor learning.
5. Milieudefensie (Friends of the Earth Netherlands)
Website: milieudefensie.nl
Country: Netherlands
A national environmental advocacy group known for its powerful climate campaigns, legal action, and public engagement strategies.
6. Youth and Environment Europe (YEE)
Website: yeenet.eu
Country: Czech Republic
The largest independent network of youth environmental NGOs in Europe. Supports green communication and capacity-building for youth.
7. RESET – Digital for Good
Website: en.reset.org
Country: Germany
An online platform sharing stories and resources on digital innovation for sustainable development and environmental activism.
8. Zero Waste Portugal
Website: zerowaste.pt
Country: Portugal
A public awareness platform and network that promotes zero-waste lifestyles, grassroots campaigns, and educational workshops.
9. ÇEKÜL
Website: cekulvakfi.org.tr
Country: Türkiye
A foundation focused on the preservation of natural and cultural heritage in Türkiye. They run public education and eco-literacy campaigns.
10. Eesti Roheline Liikumine (Estonian Green Movement)
Website: roheline.ee
Country: Estonia
A leading environmental NGO working on green energy, mobility, and awareness. Actively involved in climate communication.
11. Young Friends of the Earth Europe
Website: youngfoee.eu
Country: Belgium
A youth-led network pushing for systemic climate justice through bold, creative activism and online campaigns.
12. De Groene Amsterdammer
Website: groene.nl
Country: Netherlands
One of the oldest opinion magazines in the Netherlands, known for long-form journalism on environmental and social issues.
13. GAIA Education
Website: gaiaeducation.org
Country: Scotland
Delivers sustainability education worldwide, with a strong focus on visual communication and digital learning for ecological living.
14. TEMA Vakfı
Website: tema.org.tr
Country: Türkiye
Türkiye’s largest environmental foundation, running nationwide environmental education and powerful media campaigns on reforestation, soil, and climate.
15. Eco Logic
Website: ecologic.mk
Country: North Macedonia
A Balkan-based NGO focused on eco-education, youth projects, and awareness-raising through creative media and events.
16. Quercus
Website: quercus.pt
Country: Portugal
A leading Portuguese environmental NGO running public campaigns and media outreach on waste, biodiversity, and sustainable development.
17. Estonian Fund for Nature (ELF)
Website: elfond.ee
Country: Estonia
Promotes biodiversity conservation through citizen science, eco-education, and youth engagement. Runs strong digital campaigns around forest and wildlife issues.
18. FairPlanet Türkiye
Website: fairplanet.org.tr
Country: Türkiye
A creative agency and social enterprise working with NGOs on environmental storytelling, media production, and public campaigns in Türkiye.
19. EKO Portugal – Associação Juvenil
Website: ekoporugal.com
Country: Portugal
Youth organization using non-formal education and media tools to raise environmental awareness through Erasmus+ projects and green mobility initiatives.
20. GroenLinks Jongeren (DWARS)
Website: dwars.org
Country: Netherlands
The youth wing of the Dutch green party GroenLinks. Actively engages in environmental advocacy and communication through social media, art, and activism.
21. Fridays for Future Türkiye
Website: fridaysforfuture.org
Country: Türkiye
The Turkish branch of the global climate strike movement. Uses social media, video, and youth advocacy to demand climate action across the country.
22. Let's Do It World
Website: letsdoitworld.org
Country: Estonia
An international movement headquartered in Estonia, best known for World Cleanup Day. Builds awareness and community through global action and viral campaigns.
23. Global Action Plan (GAP) Netherlands
Website: globalactionplan.nl
Country: Netherlands
Empowers schools, youth, and local governments to engage in sustainability communication, environmental behavior change, and zero-waste living.
24. Climate Media Factory
Website: climatemediafactory.de
Country: Germany
A research-based creative studio that develops films, infographics, and immersive experiences to communicate complex climate issues effectively.
25. Greenfinity Foundation
Website: greenfinity.foundation
Country: Austria
Combines environmental education with community storytelling. Works across Europe and Latin America, with a strong media presence and outreach materials.
26. Center for Environmental Solutions (CES)
Website: ces.org.by
Country: Belarus
A non-profit promoting environmental protection and sustainable living. Strong emphasis on awareness campaigns and educational media.
27. Ecological Platform of NGOs (EKO-UNIA)
Website: eko.org.pl
Country: Poland
A network of environmental NGOs sharing best practices, media campaigns, and citizen advocacy for ecological transition in Eastern Europe.
28. Permakultura CS
Website: permakulturacs.cz
Country: Czech Republic
Promotes ecological lifestyles through media-rich educational content, courses, and public outreach. Focuses on permaculture and regenerative storytelling.
29. Zelený Kruh (Green Circle)
Website: zelenykruh.cz
Country: Czech Republic
A civic association of Czech environmental organizations. Coordinates green advocacy and communication campaigns on national climate policy.
30. Baltic Environmental Forum Estonia
Website: bef.ee
Country: Estonia
Focuses on environmental awareness, sustainable development, and green governance. Runs outreach programs and multilingual campaigns across the Baltic region.
31. Eco-Union
Website: eco-union.org
Country: Spain
An environmental think tank based in Barcelona that integrates policy advocacy with sustainability communication, media campaigns, and eco-education initiatives.
32. Zazemí
Website: zazemi.cz
Country: Czech Republic
A community-driven NGO promoting environmental ethics through storytelling, participatory learning, and creative green education across schools and communities.
33. Friends of the Earth Ireland
Website: foe.ie
Country: Ireland
A grassroots organization known for impactful climate campaigns and public engagement projects. They use creative media to highlight environmental justice in Ireland.
34. FUNDACIÓN BIODIVERSIDAD
Website: fundacion-biodiversidad.es
Country: Spain
A Spanish public foundation supporting environmental projects across biodiversity, marine protection, and climate. Leads awareness campaigns and cross-sector media projects.
35. Legambiente
Website: legambiente.it
Country: Italy
Italy’s leading environmental organization using national media, youth engagement, and digital platforms to communicate on climate, pollution, and education.
36. Generation Climate Europe (GCE)
Website: generationclimateeurope.eu
Country: Belgium
A youth-led coalition that influences EU climate policy. Coordinates digital campaigns and uses storytelling tools to engage young people in green decision-making.
37. Ecolise
Website: ecolise.eu
Country: Luxembourg
A network of grassroots groups and educators focusing on sustainable living and climate communication at the community level across Europe.
38. Green Liberty (Zaļā brīvība)
Website: zalabriviba.lv
Country: Latvia
Latvian NGO promoting environmental justice, green economics, and communication campaigns. Active in media literacy, social justice, and climate education.
