We are a non-profit organization based in Denmark by a team of young and dedicated world-changers empowering people and organizations to build a more inclusive society and a greener economy. We are designing and implementing educational programs about climate change and sustainable development.
Our projects bring together individuals and organizations from all across the world, create transnational partnerships and collaborations that always yield in a positive social and environmental impact.
By implementing sustainability as a key requirement from the design phase of every project, we can never trade or forget it during the project lifecycle. For this reason, we are building sustainability into the vision at the very start of the project and our team is using KPIs that will not allow us to fall into the greenwashing trap.
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With over 37 completed projects, 7 sponsors and activities in 72 countries, we have had 1381 participants in our projects so far and this number keeps growing day by day.
One of our main source of funding is the EU Erasmus+ programme that enabled us to host, join and create a lot of events around Europe and push our mission further, with our focus on educating the youth, teachers and educators so they can impact the future adults on how to take care of the world.
We are a team of environmentalists at the core and we always welcome new colleagues that want to join hands in working with climate education.
Welcome to the First Edition of the Rural 2.0 Newsletter!
We are excited to welcome you to the first Rural 2.0 newsletter. On 15 December 2025, the project officially kicked off in the presence of our Project Officer, marking the start of a journey to empower young people as true drivers of change in rural Europe.
Why Rural 2.0?
Young people in rural areas often face isolation, limited opportunities, and little dialogue with institutions. This fuels disengagement and migration to cities. Rural 2.0 responds to these challenges by strengthening participation, skills, and civic engagement through training, digital tools, and European exchange.
Our Goals
We promote democratic participation, strengthen civic and digital skills, and encourage dialogue with institutions to build a lasting European network. Rural 2.0 is not just about participation, it’s about real influence, ensuring youth voices are heard and acted upon.
In this edition we explore what leadership means in rural contexts: practical skills like responsibility, accountability, and turning local needs into collective action. We also highlight public speaking as a powerful tool to communicate, mobilise others, and drive change.
Together, we are transforming rural youth from participants into leaders shaping Europe’s future.
The GRECO (Green Economy Career Orientation) Erasmus+ project is concluding after two years of work across Denmark, Greece, Italy, Serbia and Slovenia.
The RISE UP (Resilience, Innovation, and University Student Empowerment through reflective Climate Education and Action) Erasmus+ project (2024–2027) officially kicked off on June 10, 2024, in Münster, Germany
Welcome to the First Edition of the Rural 2.0 Newsletter!
We are excited to welcome you to the first Rural 2.0 newsletter. On 15 December 2025, the project officially kicked off in the presence of our Project Officer, marking the start of a journey to empower young people as true drivers of change in rural Europe.
Why Rural 2.0?
Young people in rural areas often face isolation, limited opportunities, and little dialogue with institutions. This fuels disengagement and migration to cities. Rural 2.0 responds to these challenges by strengthening participation, skills, and civic engagement through training, digital tools, and European exchange.
Our Goals
We promote democratic participation, strengthen civic and digital skills, and encourage dialogue with institutions to build a lasting European network. Rural 2.0 is not just about participation, it’s about real influence, ensuring youth voices are heard and acted upon.
In this edition we explore what leadership means in rural contexts: practical skills like responsibility, accountability, and turning local needs into collective action. We also highlight public speaking as a powerful tool to communicate, mobilise others, and drive change.
Together, we are transforming rural youth from participants into leaders shaping Europe’s future.
Welcome to the First Edition of the Rural 2.0 Newsletter!
We are excited to welcome you to the first Rural 2.0 newsletter. On 15 December 2025, the project officially kicked off in the presence of our Project Officer, marking the start of a journey to empower young people as true drivers of change in rural Europe.
Why Rural 2.0?
Young people in rural areas often face isolation, limited opportunities, and little dialogue with institutions. This fuels disengagement and migration to cities. Rural 2.0 responds to these challenges by strengthening participation, skills, and civic engagement through training, digital tools, and European exchange.
Our Goals
We promote democratic participation, strengthen civic and digital skills, and encourage dialogue with institutions to build a lasting European network. Rural 2.0 is not just about participation, it’s about real influence, ensuring youth voices are heard and acted upon.
In this edition we explore what leadership means in rural contexts: practical skills like responsibility, accountability, and turning local needs into collective action. We also highlight public speaking as a powerful tool to communicate, mobilise others, and drive change.
Together, we are transforming rural youth from participants into leaders shaping Europe’s future.
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Participant in GREEN project
“Lovely people and very supportive, dealing with them gave me a feeling that I am working with family members”
Participant in CLIMA project
"My week in Copenhagen was a blast. Thank you People of 2050 for all the incredible work and all the commitment on making it a wonderful experience for everyone"
Participant in GREEN project
"I benefited so much from the Erasmus experience I had in Copenhagen mainly because of the exceptional organizers’ contribution. Their dedication made me wish I could repeat this in the future!"
“I am very happy to support People of 2050 on their journey to raise awareness about such important issues as climate change and sustainable economic development. Their young and energetic team is going to inspire and empower many youngsters with skills and knowledge much needed by the global society of the 21st century “
“It is a pleasure to form an inter-generational partnership where we together accelerate a dynamic learning culture to meet the global targets by 2050. The world urgently needs young leaders, and I am happy to be connected and bring my contribution to this beautiful team on their path of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050 “
“I fully support the mission of the People of 2050 as it's dynamic team is working hard to meaningful engage young people globally to fight climate change through practical education and training and inspiring everyone to make a difference for securing the future of generations to come. “
With over 37 completed projects, 7 sponsors and activities in 72 countries, we have had 1381 participants in our projects so far and this number keeps growing day by day.
One of our main sources of funding is the EU Erasmus+ programme that enabled us to host, join and create a lot of events around Europe and push our mission further, with our focus on educating the youth, teachers and educators so they can impact the future adults on how to take care of the world.
We are a team of environmentalists at the core and we always welcome new colleagues that want to join hands in working with climate education. At People of 2050 we prioritize teaching the youth about sustainability and equip organisations with tools, methods, and best practices to implement educational projects about climate change.
Our team consists of people from different countries, bringing in a variety of perspectives in our working field. It's not by choice, it just happens. With Ilie as our founder and chairman who has years of expereince in the field, the team is in proper hands. The team very often consists of work staff but also interns. We're open to have anyone in our team as long as you have the spark for making this world a better place
We collaborate with organisations, companies, and institutions to develop and implement impactful sustainability projects across Europe.
At People of 2050, we bring:
- Experience in EU & philanthropic funded projects (Erasmus+, etc.)
- Strong expertise in sustainability education and community engagement
- A network of partners across Europe
- The ability to design, co-create, and implement projects from idea to delivery
We are open to:
- Joining existing projects as a partner
- Co-creating new project ideas and applications
- Supporting implementation, workshops, and dissemination
- Connecting you with relevant partners from our networkIf you are working on a project and looking for a reliable and experienced partner.
We would love to hear from you.Let’s build something meaningful together.
Do you want to be part of a new generation shaping a more sustainable future?
At People of 2050, we work on real projects across Europe, from climate education and workshops to international collaborations and community initiatives.
We are always looking for people who:
- Have a background or interest in sustainability, environment, or social impact
- Bring ideas and want to turn them into real projects
- Are proactive, curious, and ready to take initiativeWhether you are a student, young professional, or experienced contributor — there is space for you to grow, experiment, and create impact with us.
What you can expect:
- Hands-on experience in real projects
- International opportunities and partnerships
- A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
- The chance to develop your own ideas and initiativesIf this resonates with you, join us in building the People of 2050.
At People of 2050, we empower young people and communities to take action for a more sustainable future.
Your support helps us:
- Deliver hands-on climate and sustainability education
- Organize workshops, trainings, and community events
- Develop innovative projects that inspire real behavioural changeEvery contribution directly supports our programs and allows us to reach more people, test new ideas, and scale impact.
Example impact:25+ participants trained per workshop
International collaborations across Europe
Local initiatives that reduce environmental impact and raise awareness
By donating, you are not just supporting an organisation, you are investing in the people who will shape the world of tomorrow.
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