Daniela Ferreira da Silva, in collaboration with Anabela Carvalho and Maria Fernandes-Jesus, presented her research at the 13th Portuguese Congress of Sociology, under the theme “Democracies Under Pressure: Risks and Uncertainties,” held at the University of the Azores from July 8 to 11, 2025.
The presentation, titled “Collaborative Workshops on Political Agency: How Can We Amplify Young People’s Voices in the Climate Change Debate?” was part of a parallel session on “Adaptation, Governance, and Development Models,” organized by the Environment and Society section.
The communication aimed to share the results of two collaborative workshops held in Porto and Lisbon between July and September 2024. These workshops were designed to encourage young people to think about ways to have a stronger voice in public and political discussions around climate change. The workshops highlighted the importance of creating safe, informal spaces where youth can share common experiences and diverse ideological perspectives. They also underscored the need to include young voices in climate discussions and demonstrated the transformative potential of collaborative action settings (read more here).
