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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT POLICY

 

Mission statement

The EYE (European Youth Event) brings thousands of young people from across the European Union and the world together both at the European Parliament in Strasbourg and online in order to share their ideas and shape Europe’s future. 

 

Core values of the EYE

The core values of the EYE are democracy, inclusiveness and co-creation, as well as a strong commitment to giving a voice to young people.

 

Sustainable development objectives

Ensure the event is inclusive and accessible

  • Ensure inclusive access to activities
  • Increase the participation of young people from underrepresented backgrounds
  • Create a safe and secure environment for all participants and stakeholders
  • Make communication tools more accessible

Ecologically design all aspects of the event

  • Decrease the impact of waste
  • Ensure adequate waste management
  • Measure and reduce the event's carbon footprint
  • Raise awareness of participants’ carbon footprint

Engage youth and be a role model

  • Engage youth on sustainability and citizenship
  • Highlight good practices and foster their application
  • Communicate achievements
  • Optimise processes

The European Parliament is actively engaged in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. It has already committed to the Environmental Management Audit Scheme (EMAS) and to the ISO 14001 environmental management system certification.  In 2021 and 2023, the EYE obtained the ISO 20121 event sustainability management certification.

The Directorate for Campaigns is fully committed to ensuring the implementation of the EYE Sustainable Development Policy. To achieve this, the Youth Outreach Unit has been allocated with the necessary resources and is supported by the other relevant services of the European Parliament. Throughout this process, the Youth Outreach Unit is always driven by inclusivity, integrity, accountability, and transparency towards all stakeholders.

ISO 20121 event sustainability management – Attestation of conformity 2021-2023 EYE2023 –confirmation of compliance with ISO 20121