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EMERGE 2035 – Young Leaders Shaping the Future of Ida-Virumaa; a Youth Leadership Development Initiative

7. jaanuar 2026

Estonian Business School, in partnership with VitaTiim is launching a programme to encourage and support young people in Ida-Virumaa (ages 15–26) to take an active role in the region’s just transition toward a climate-neutral economy. 

The project’s goal is to equip Ida-Virumaa young people with knowledge, skills, networks and real opportunities to act, enabling them to become confident, active citizens and future leaders. 

It is intended that participants in the programme actively attend workshops designed on the themes of Estonia 2035, and implement a social action project in their communities as an outcome of their new learning. 

The project has received support from EU (EAFRD) funds with a grant of € 27 145,29.

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