Two of our Organisers, Francesca and Maddalena, introduced the night event and explained the organisational process and the intentions that went into creating the EYP Talks.

Judith Wallenstein underlined the importance of transparency in organisations and companies and mentioned what a crucial role educational programs and the creation and transmission of skills have in our lives to guide us towards a sustainable future.

Marc Buckley held a brief speech in which he illustrated the Sustainable Development Goals and the intersectionalities that lie within every single one of them.

Marilena Sarantakou, delegate for SEDE. Her speech focussed on activism in an LGBTQ+ context, the need of empowering gender equality, and wiping out gender discrimination.

Daniele Timpano, Organiser for Milano IS 2021, described in his speech the process of creating and giving life to the NGO DiverCity, an association born within the EYP, and led by many brilliant young minds.

Kseniya Lukashenia, delegate for ITRE, decided to focus on the impact nationalism and globalisation have on climate change, and what a crucial role our daily habits play in this bigger picture.

Realdo Silaj, Chairperson for LIBE, introduced us to his cultural community and in particular his involvement in the musical heritage, underlining the importance of young people being involved and bring forward the development of one’s own culture.

Minister Roberto Cingolani delivered a speech highlighting the importance of a change in the course of events that are leading to global warming. He outlined the disastrous consequences that would occur should we keep living an unsustainable life as a society, and called for action on every front.

Alessandro Da Rold, a representative for EU40, highlighted the importance of activism amongst our generation, showing the benefits an active and engaged youth could bring to our society.

Linus Conrad, delegate, highlighted the correlations between living sustainably from an ecological and an emotional point of view, explaining how these two concepts are inevitably tied and bringing his own experience into the discourse.