Open badge - YCAP Assembly members

Open badge - YCAP Assembly members

Issued on 06 Jul 2026 by

Missions Publiques and ifok

Participant took part in the Young Citizens Assembly on Pollinators, a deliberative process bringing together young citizens of different backgrounds from across all EU countries to discuss biodiversity and its governance Throughout the Assembly, participants explored and discussed two core topics: · What do we need to do now to reverse the decline of pollinators?” · What role should young Europeans play in biodiversity governance to best support these actions? By taking part in this process, the participant contributed to collective reflection and dialogue on pollinators, biodiversity, and democratic participation.

Issuer

Missions Publiques and ifok

eu-pollinators@ec.europa.eu

Criteria

To receive this badge, the participant must:

Have participated in at least two Assembly sessions in person in Brussels If absent from one session, have provided a justified reason for their absence

Aligned competences :

  • Active citizenship / citizenship competence – engaging in a democratic process on issues of public interest and contributing to collective reflection

  • Communication and deliberation skills – expressing views, listening to others, and participating in respectful dialogue in group and plenary settings

  • Collaboration and cooperation skills – working with peers toward shared outcomes in a collective process

  • Intercultural competence / cultural awareness – interacting with participants from different countries and backgrounds, and engaging respectfully with diverse perspectives

  • Commitment and responsibility – demonstrating commitment to the process, preparing for sessions when needed, and taking responsibility for participation

  • Lifelong learning mindset – engaging with new knowledge, perspectives, and experiences, and developing the confidence to continue learning from civic and collective processes