In the modern world, young environmental activists have become a key political force. In my master’s thesis I analyse the involvement of young people in environmental activism with a particular focus on the Slovenian context, with the case of the Podnebni štrajk 2023. I challenge the widely held belief that today's young people are characterised by political apathy, if not outright apoliticality, as the thesis delves deeper into the complex interactions between young people, political participation, and environmental activism. I argue for this by outlining new repertoires of political participation that complement or replace conventional forms, and by drawing on empirical evidence from participant observation, in-depth interviews, and a planned survey. By presenting the historical background and describing the different forms and causes of youth environmental activism, this work provides the basis for a comprehensive analysis of contemporary youth involvement in environmental activism. The methodological instruments mentioned above offer insights into the attitudes of young activists towards the environment and climate change and the practices they use to promote their goals. This study aims to provide insights into the changing nature of young people's political participation and their capacity to make a significant difference to environmentalism.
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