Over the academic year, themed e-mentoring and webinars are provided by Euronext volunteers in two key areas:

• Climate change and the Blue Economy: All participating countries are adjacent to the ocean, and it is vital to protect the resource base on which economic activities depend. Euronext’s goal is to be a leader in advancing the Blue Economy to address the threats to the oceans and contribute to enhanced coastal resilience. 
• Financial literacy: As a market infrastructure, Euronext is at the centre of financial markets and communities. Improving the financial knowledge and skills of young Europeans will impact the broader community of stakeholders at the local level, including businesses, teachers, parents and the wider school community.

We asked our students about their experience during the Blue Challenge, what did they learned and how do they want to make a difference in sustainability.

Hear from our team from JA Italy, Ocean Red JA, that aims to reduce the carbon dioxide levels in the ocean through the cultivation and distribution of the red seaweed Gelidium. The company also produces raw materials useful in other sustainable economic markets as biofuel and bioplastics.

Watch their full story and tell us: how would you
create a positive impact on our planet?

What if clothing could tell a story of sustainability and community? This is the question that inspired Isabela and Elvisa from Goldis, a team born from the Euronext entrepreneurial project.

Goldis addresses two critical issues: textile waste and water waste in clothing production. Their solution? Repurposing textile waste into new, handmade pieces using techniques like crochet. They partner with elderly women to create these items, tackling social isolation and fostering community.
Every piece of clothing carries a story, sharing Goldis’ journey towards a more sustainable future. This project reshaped their perspective on sustainability and entrepreneurship, showing how creative solutions can solve societal and environmental challenges. 

Hear their full story and be inspired to take action for a better planet!

What if nature held the key to restoring our oceans?
Pungdom UB from JA Norway thinks it does! These young innovators are using sea squirts, small but mighty marine organisms with a superpower: they absorb nitrogen and release oxygen.
Their mission? To tackle the high nitrogen levels in the Oslo Fjord, bringing balance back to this vital habitat. It’s proof that innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand, creating a brighter future for our planet. 

Watch their inspiring story and see how this team is leading the way in sustainability. How would you make an impact?

The world is facing pressing challenges to ensure a sustainable future for our planet. The finance sector is a vital contributor to the global sustainability agenda. It can empower sustainable finance, by incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into investment decision-making. It can also support the allocation of capital to sustainable initiatives.

Euronext has a special position in the financial ecosystem. It serves the real economy by bringing together buyers and sellers in transparent, efficient and reliable trading venues. In this key role, Euronext has a responsibility to the whole finance community, not only to ensure financial stability, but to contribute decisively to a sustainable growth model in the countries in which it operates.