Youth and Earth Politics

• Introduction; 1. Youth as an uncharted territory in earth politics; 2. The contributions of this element; 3. Misconception 1: youth are apathetic in politics; 4. Misconception 2: youth are children; 5. Misconception 3: youth are future generations; 6. Misconception 3: youth are future generations; 7. Misconception 5: youth are youth-centric; 8. Conclusion and policy recommendations; Acronyms and abbreviations; About the author.

'Everyone has been young at some point, but young people's perspectives, demands, and visions for the future are often neglected in global environmental governance. This is certainly the case for UN climate, biodiversity, and sustainability negotiations, although thousands of young people from across the global actively seek a place in these negotiations. In this Element, Amandine Orsini uncovers with great care common misperceptions of youth. Building on impressive amounts of original data and really giving voice to youth globally, she shows why we'd better pay attention to youth and their demands. A highly relevant and timely contribution that will be essential for researchers, policymakers, advocates, and anyone invested in the future of environmental decision-making.' Carola Klöck, Associate Professor, CERI, Sciences Po Paris