<< Objectives >>UP-Root’s project objectives are to promote sustainable city development, increase capacity to engage in and knowledge of democracy, and increase EU awareness. The project addresses current EU priorities on the environment, democratic participation and EU awareness. We aim to increase youth’s capacity to engage in political debate on climate change and sustainable development. We will promote young people’s voices in regional, national and European politics.<< Implementation >>We plan to implement the following activities:-Module on democracy and the environment, including 1 LTTA-Module on sustainable city development, including 1 LTTA-Youth-led webinars-Creation of guidebooks and open letters based on the 2 modules-Online and in-person dissemination-3 TPMs -Follow-up and evaluation<< Results >>UP-Root will increase awareness of sustainability and democratic methods. The project will increase youth’s confidence in the EU’s ability to tackle climate change, and increase youth voter turnout in the 2024 EU elections. It will promote sustainable city development and promote green practices on a local and global scale. We will increase youth’s capacity to research and advocate for environmental issues. This will promote young voices in global debate.