Nordic Youth for Change: Green Skills and Action Plan

Empowering young changemakers across the Nordic–Baltic region

🌍 Overview

Nordic Youth for Change is a collaborative initiative that empowers young people and communities across Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and Estonia to lead the green transition through skills, action, and civic engagement.

Funded by the Nordic Culture Point’s Norden 0–30 Programme, the project brings together over 240 young participants aged 16–30 to co-create sustainable solutions and strengthen social cohesion across Nordic societies.

🌱 Vision

To build a new generation of green-minded, inclusive, and responsible Nordic youth leaders who connect sustainability, democracy, and equality — creating real impact at local and regional levels.

🤝 Partner Network

Our cross-Nordic alliance brings together youth organizations, educators, and changemakers:

🇫🇮 Green Habito ry (Finland) — Project Lead
🌐 greenhabito.eu
📩 info@greenhabito.eu

🇸🇪 Möllans Basement (Sweden) — Empowering youth through culture and community
🌐 mollansbasement.se

🇩🇰 Bla Veje Skole (Denmark) — Promoting sustainability in education
🌐 blaaveje.dk

🇳🇴 Grorud Venstre (Norway) — Fostering civic engagement and democracy
🌐 venstre.no/lokal/oslo/grorud

🇮🇸 The Icelandic Young Environmentalist Association — Youth for climate action
🌐 umhverfissinnar.is

🇪🇪 Sillamäe Society for Child Welfare (Estonia) — Inclusion and green education
🌐 sscw.ee / unsdg.ee

💡 Core Objectives

  • Equip young people with green skills and civic tools to lead sustainability initiatives.

  • Strengthen youth participation and leadership in the green transition.

  • Promote inclusive collaboration between Nordic and Baltic youth.

  • Foster democratic values, equality, and social responsibility.

🌿 Project Activities (2026)

1️⃣ Kickoff & Training – Helsinki, March 2026

24 participants join for a two-day session combining workshops, team-building, and a “Lifestyle Contract” to inspire real behavioural change toward sustainability.

2️⃣ Local Skills Workshops – May 2026

Each country hosts hands-on workshops for 25 participants, covering sustainable lifestyles, SDGs, and practical eco-actions at school, work, and home.

3️⃣ Green Hackathon – Malmö, September 2026

36 young innovators, educators, and decision-makers collaborate on climate and civic solutions using the “5 C’s of Sustainability” model.
The outcomes will include youth-led policy proposals and local climate action projects.

4️⃣ Nordic Youth Forum & Closing Event – Tallinn, November 2026

A day of public debate and dialogue where participants present results, share success stories, and inspire communities to continue sustainable action.

🧭 Impact and Long-term Value

  • Empowering 240+ youth across six countries.

  • Building cross-border green and civic competences.

  • Encouraging youth-led sustainability initiatives in local communities.

  • Establishing the Green Habito Network — a lasting platform for collaboration and innovation in the Nordic–Baltic region.

  • Strengthening inclusion of minority and refugee youth in sustainability and civic action.

⚖️ Inclusion, Gender & Child Rights

The project ensures gender balance, equal participation, and safe spaces for all genders and backgrounds.
Youth under 30 co-design and co-lead all major activities, embodying the principle of “nothing about us without us.”

♻️ Sustainability Practices

We lead by example:

  • Eco-certified venues & vegetarian catering

  • Ground transport instead of flights

  • Paperless operations

  • Carbon footprint tracking and offsetting

📢 Communication & Visibility

Project updates, stories, and materials will be shared via:
🌐 greenhabito.eu/greenskills
📱 Social media (Facebook, Instagram)
🗞️ Local and partner media
🎥 Short videos, youth interviews, and event highlights

Educational resources, green lifestyle tools, and best practices will remain accessible through a digital platform — ensuring long-term impact and continued collaboration.

💬 Quote from the Lead Partner

“Our goal is to turn awareness into action — to help young people not only understand sustainability but live it, lead it, and inspire others to follow.”
— Laura Rajala, Project Lead, Green Habito ry

🌐 Learn More

Visit greenhabito.eu/greenskills for project news, open calls, and partnership opportunities.

Let’s shape a greener, fairer, and more inclusive future — together.