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The children's green thread The Children's
Green Thread

(European Commission publication)
   «Selection of paintings and stories, giving a very personal account of what the environment means to many young people in the European Union and how they see the current state and future of the environment.»
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YouthXchange: Training Kit
on responsible consumption

(UNESCO publication)
English
  
Portuguese
   «Young people today constitute an important group within our consumer societies, and the habit they develop now will play a decisive role in future consumption patterns...»
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Pachamama: Our Earth - Our Future Pachamama:
Our Earth - Our Future
  
(UNEP publication)
  
«The book is a perfect introduction for young people to the environmental challenges that await us in the 21st century. It describes both the state of the world's environment and what action governments, and young people, are taking to address the problems we face.»   
              
Tunza - Acting for a better world TUNZA -
Acting for a better world
  

(UNEP publication)
«This book is intended to increase awareness on
  
environmental issues among young people and to provide them with tips on how to address these issues in their communities. Access to credible and relevant information that can be adapted in different situations and contexts in life is an essential tool for enabling young people to influence their communities.»