Facts.Power.Climate – Young Voices for Climate Justice

CSO: Klima-Taskforce e.V.
Area: Climate Justice / Climate change
Location: Nürtingen

Type of project

It invites young people, especially those whose voices are often underrepresented, to become active, informed participants in shaping climate justice. By combining science, gender equality, and civic engagement, it connects knowledge with real action and makes research accessible to everyone. The project bridges local and global perspectives, linking young people in Nürtingen with activists from the Global South and fostering solidarity across borders.

Target

The less engaged young people are those who have little prior involvement in climate or political initiatives and often limited access to scientific or environmental education—particularly young women and non-binary youth. 

Science – Based

Through Citizen Science methods participants will collect and analyze environmental data themselves, using DIY sensors to measure abiotic factors like air quality, temperature, and humidity.

Gender

Gender justice is addressed by specifically engaging young women and non-binary youth who are often underrepresented in climate debates and scientific education. The project creates inclusive, low-threshold spaces where they can actively participate, experiment with scientific methods, and develop their own political demands. All workshops are designed with an intersectional and participatory approach that strengthens confidence, agency, and collaboration. The topic is also embedded structurally by ensuring diverse representation within the project team and among participants. In addition, a global exchange with activists from the Sahel region highlights how gender inequality and climate justice are interconnected worldwide.

Planned activities

• Workshop 1 – “Fake or Fact? Film Meets Research”: Introduces media literacy and feminist perspectives in science; aimed at young women and non-binary youth to strengthen critical thinking and empowerment.
• Workshop 2 – “How to Measure”: Teaches Citizen Science methods and simple environmental measurements; designed for beginners to explore hands-on scientific work.
• Workshop 3 – “From Raw Data to Political Message”: Guides participants in analyzing their data and linking it to local environmental justice issues; for youth ready to connect science with civic action.
• Workshop 4 – “Global Justice – Exchange with the Global South”: Connects local findings with global perspectives through dialogue with young climate activists from the Sahel region; aimed at deepening global awareness.
• Workshop 5 – “From Data to Demands”: Helps transform research results into concrete political proposals; aimed at empowering participants to engage in local policymaking.
• Workshop 6 – “Public Presentation & Tree Planting”: Prepares participants for the public handover of their demands and organizes a symbolic tree planting; focused on communication, confidence, and public engagement.

Action model

• The project follows the NOPLANETB approach by combining hands-on environmental research with participatory learning and civic engagement. Through practical Citizen Science activities, young participants not only gain scientific understanding but also translate their findings into local political action, creating visible and persuasive outcomes. By linking science, empowerment, and democratic participation, the project serves as a test case for how the NPB approach can effectively foster long-term climate engagement and social justice.