Mariolina Villem

I am a 20 years old studying for a law degree. Several years after the Paris Agreement the 2030 SDG Agenda, we still need to step up our efforts to limit global warming to the 1.5°C target. We need to rethink the way we work with nature and create a space where we can work together to fight for the climate and the environment.  My strong desire to get more involved in environmental and climate issues and to take more concrete action in my fight for climate justice led me to get involved in many organisations, such as the Youth Parliament in Luxembourg which included two years as the Co-President of the Environment Commission. In addition, I have been actively involved in many environmental events in Luxembourg for several years, such as the ClimateXchange, and, in 2021, I represented Luxembourg at the Swiss Youth Parliament in Bern as a participant in the commission on cooperation on water and renewable resources. My aim is to promote citizens' commitment to the climate through conferences, debates and special days dedicated to the environment and the climate, as well as to improve dialogue with local authorities and citizens in my country on how best to put our climate and environmental policy commitments into practice.Luxembourg is already well on the way to achieving carbon neutrality and a more sustainable way of life, but there is always room for improvement. A small gesture can make a big difference!