First Study Visit in Nuuk: Learning from Greenland for True Climate Action

In July, the consortium of Empowering Youth for True Climate Action (EYTCA) travelled to Nuuk, Greenland, for the project’s first study visit. Over four intense days, we immersed ourselves in the local realities of climate change, meeting scientists, institutions, and sustainability experts who shared their knowledge and challenges.

Our journey began aboard the research vessel Tarajoq, guided by marine scientist Rasmus Nygaard, who introduced us to the ship’s work in monitoring melting ice and marine ecosystems in the Arctic. Rasmus also welcomed us at the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources, showing how the country investigates biodiversity and climate impacts to better understand its fragile environment.

We also had the chance to exchange with Sépanta Aguado, environmental engineer and sustainability advisor, on how youth perspectives can be integrated into ecological transitions, and with Ulla Lynge, Secretary General of CSR Greenland, who highlighted the pressing educational challenges faced by young people in Nuuk.

The visit concluded at the Delegation of the European Commission in Greenland, where we presented the project to Director Simon Bojsen-Møller and Programme Officer Ingrid Beauve. Together, we explored how European cooperation can support youth and sustainability in the region.

This first study visit has not only given us valuable insights but also set the tone for the next stages of EYTCA, where youth workers and young people will build concrete tools to fight greenwashing and promote genuine climate action.