EQUAL4GREEN

Since the 1970s, environmental policies have been central to European policy and politics, with a significant intensification of efforts in the 21st century. Three key milestones guide the path to climate neutrality: the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (2015), the Paris Agreement (2015), and the European Green Deal (2019). Additionally, the EU has prioritized gender equality, evident in the Union of Equality initiative and the European Gender Equality Strategy (2020).

Climate change and environmental policies affect citizens differently based on gender, age, income, education, and ethnicity, with women often being the most vulnerable due to societal inequalities. Despite this, the EU’s climate change policy has largely ignored gender differences until the European Green Deal, which aims to integrate gender equality into climate policies and ensure equal representation in decision-making.

The project operates within this context, emphasizing the crucial role of citizens in achieving environmental goals and promoting gender equality. It aims to facilitate exchanges between people from different countries to broaden perspectives on key EU policies, such as the European Green Deal and the Gender Equality Strategy. Through Town Twinning, the project seeks to enhance citizens’ awareness of EU policies and their impact, fostering a sense of ownership of the European Union and countering euroscepticism. Active citizen involvement is essential for achieving a just transition that leaves no one behind.