…and now, we just have to save the earth! Although we do not have any magic spells to halt the loss of biodiversity, to prevent climate change or to stop the destruction of rain forests, more and more youths and children in BUNDjugend are looking for solutions.
By now, more than 40.000 young BUND people are involved in 600 youth and 200 children’s groups. Our success is remarkable, ranging from the nationwide projects "The Bet" and the children’s environment day, to the "Adopt a Brook" programme and local toad protection activities.
It is obvious that young people are particularly interested in environmental protection: after all, they stick around on this planet a little bit longer than those who, nowadays, are destroying, rather than conserving, nature.
We do not want to stand by idly and watch. Instead, we prefer to get actively involved in environmental policy. Our understanding of policy is not to provide empty rhetoric, disappoint expectations and fear change; but we see it as a chance to name problems, exert pressure with creative campaigns and have a great party to celebrate afterwards, since environmental protection also means a lot of fun.
The regional sections of BUNDjugend offer a lot: from ecological trips to Corsica to environmental congresses. The national office coordinates the different campaigns and organises big projects like "The Bet" and the children’s environment day. Local BUNDjugend groups focus particularly on projects where young BUND members look after habitats, go out on the streets to protest against nuclear power and put on plays or make music together. In a nutshell, participation in BUNDjugend guarantees a bit of everything!
BUNDjugend also offers great job entry opportunities: young people can join us for a voluntary ecological service year, an alternative civilian service year, internships or voluntary work. Everybody who enjoys environmental protection is welcome.
