Young Friends of the Earth Scotland
Young Friends of the Earth Scotland is a grassroots network of young people (aged 16-30), from across Scotland, working collectively for social and climate justice. Our network is made up of local groups, allied organisations and passionate individuals across the country. We welcome any young people in Scotland to get involved and attend our events.
YFoES aims to:
- Equip young people across Scotland to engage and inspire their communities to take action together towards an economically, socially, and environmentally just world.
- Connect and strengthen the youth movement, and ensure that the voices of young people and future generations are heard in decisions that affect us.
We host network gatherings, organise regional skill shares and local events, workshops and trainings – both online and offline. Our members work collaboratively to take action and campaign on key issues. The YFoES Intersectionality working group is currently working on Creating Solidarities and Eradicating Silences: The Disabled Climate Justice Archive Project. Find out more and get involved.
We also support young people working on environmental and social justice issues across Scotland. Get in touch if you’d like to know more or request a workshop!
To learn more about our work, check out our strategy.
We are a member of Young Friends of the Earth Europe and provide opportunities for Scottish youth to connect with activists and attend events across Europe. Check out the Young Friends of the Earth Europe Manifesto.
Scottish Youth Climate Coalition
YFoES is a founding member of the Scottish Youth Climate Coalition (SYCC). This is a collective made up of eight youth climate groups and represents thousands of young people from all over Scotland. Read the a full list of our demands.
The Coalition was founded under the belief that our groups and individuals are stronger when we work together for a common goal. Other member groups currently are 2050 Climate Group, Teach the Future Scotland, Young Sea Changers Scotland, Green New Deal Rising, People and Planet Edinburgh, RSPB Youth Network, and Discover Nature Award.
If you want to get involved or are part of a group who would like to join, send us an email at sycc@2050.scot
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Blog
How we created a new climate justice resource for young people
Young Friends of the Earth Scotland has just launched it’s brand new intro to climate justice booklet – created by young people, for young people. This easy to read A5…
Why Climate Change is an LGBTQ+ Issue
As LGBTQ+ History Month 2020 draws to a close, queer* members of Young Friends of the Earth Scotland reflect on climate change as an LGBTQ+ issue.
Young people across Scotland unite to grill political candidates on climate change
Recapping the successful youth climate hustings as part of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election campaign
Eco Ableism and the Climate Movement
As Disability Pride month draws to a close, Young Friends of the Earth Scotland’s (YFoES) Access and Inclusion Working Group share their thoughts on eco ableism and the climate movement.
Donate to support Young Friends of the Earth Scotland
With your help, Young Friends of the Earth Scotland will:
*Provide opportunities for education and learning new skills
*Support young people with their projects and campaigns
*Provide youth only spaces, recognising their importance for autonomy and empowerment, as well as being important spaces for emotional support and wellbeing
*Create greater connection between young people in the climate movement and other struggles for justice
Can you donate today and help us with this valuable work?