The young reporters for the environment program: impact, methodologies, and framework in the national and international context

Abstract

The Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) program, coordinated by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), is an initiative aimed at empowering young people from around the world to actively engage in addressing environmental issues, while also promoting scientific education among youth. Through the program, young individuals between the ages of 11 and 25, associated with a school or participating independently, develop skills in scientific research and communication, enabling them to take informed and conscious positions on various environmental topics of interest. The program provides a platform for them to express themselves through journalistic communication on science, in written article, photographic, or video form. This article will address the international foundations of the YRE program, its methodology and objectives, its impact and reach at the national level, as well as highlighting relevant events and practical outcomes. It will categorize these aspects into various chronicles based on educational cycles, thematic focus, or types of communication. Furthermore, the article will discuss the future perspectives of the program and its alignment within the current educational context.