European Youth Parliament for Water

16th European Youth Parliament for Water

The 16th European Youth Parliament for Water (EYPW) was held in October 2024 in Hungary. See here for more information. You can download the Joint Commitment Statement of the Delegates of the 16th EYPW.

Launched in 1998 as an initiative of Solidarity Water Europe, the 1^st European Youth Parliament for Water (EYPW) was held in Espalion, France. This marked the beginning of a youth network that takes action for water throughout Europe. The European Youth Parliament for Water aims to promote youth involvement in the water sector, both by increasing their awareness of water resource management issues and by fostering understanding of citizenship and democracy.

The EYPW also attempts to build strong ties among the young participants, elected officials and experts, promoting cooperation by, among other things, participation in decision-making processes and consultation sessions at local level. The EYPW promote international solidarity not only between generations but also amongst young people who may not enjoy the same living conditions as each other. For the participants the EYPW is about learning about water management issues and personal development as they cultivate their ability to express themselves and discuss issues in workgroups, with the media and with the authorities. The EYPW contributes to developing leadership skills, a sense of responsibility, linguistic skills and cultural awareness. The European Youth Parliament for Water is a gathering over 7 days of young Europeans aged from 17 to 25 and adults (experts and elected officials) focusing on the overall issue of water.

Activities:

Active learning activities, debates with renowned experts and practical workshops in the field (case studies, role play etc.).
Workshops to develop projects and create learning tools.
Democratic debate: all the products and commitments made by the Parliaments are validated by consensus. Political texts are voted on by the elected representatives.
Intercultural evening: occasions to get to know each other and relax as well as to learn about the culture of the host country and other countries represented.
A final public official session held in the presence of political figures

Board of the 16th Parliament:

President: Magdalena Zivanovic, elected president of the 16th EYPW
1st vice-president: Lisa Oppermann, vice-president of the 16th EYPW
2nd Vice-President: Oleg Thion, second vice-president of the 16th EYPW

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Thanks to our partners to support our action of mobilization of the youth in Europe; the Water Agency Artois Picardie, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, the ERASMUS+ program of the European Union.

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Prof. Alberto Robol, regent of the Fondazione Opera Campana dei Caduti, presents Victor Macé, president of the 14th Parliament, with a gift in Rovereto last October.

RESULTS

• 16 Parliaments, from Espailon, France to Szolnok, Hungary

• 32 countries represented

Global Mobilization:

• More than 2000 youth mobilized over the long term

• More than 12,000 youth and partners involved at all levels

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Events

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European Youth Event 2018

European Youth Parliament for Water

Strasbourg, France

Publications

16th European Youth Parliament for Water: a major mobilization of young people in favor of water and biodiversity

Why is the issue of the preservation of our biodiversity and its connection with a sustainable water resource management so crucial for the future of Europe

16th European Youth Parliament for Water (EYPW)

The 16th edition of the European Youth Parliament for Water (EYPW) will be held in Hungary, from October 20 to 26, 2024. Organized by the International Secretariat for Water – Solidarity Water Europe, in partnership with the Global Water Partnership Hungary, this event will bring together over a hundred young Europeans committed to the crucial … Continue reading 16th European Youth Parliament for Water (EYPW) →

The European Youth Parliament for Water joins the World Water Quality Alliance

OOSKAnews Voices: World’s Youth Calls for Multi-generational Engagement in Water Challenges

Claire Pace, President of the European Youth Parliament for Water, and Sarah Dousse, Director of the International Secretariat for Water, call for the world’s youth to have a greater role in multi-generational engagement in water challenges. To read the article, click here (OOSKAnews, 20 Sep 2016).

Declaration of the 13th European Youth Parliament for Water

The 13th European Youth Parliament for Water was held in March 2016 in Burier, Switzerland. During the meeting, young people from across Europe discussed water-related issues. Together, the young parliamentarians have drafted a declaration stating their commitments to the common risks associated with water. Declaration of the 13th European Youth Parliament for Water

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