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A programme for people who care about the climate crisis and want to turn that concern into action
What is it?
Ready to Explore: Green & Just Futures is a 3-month journey, which had its first edition October to December 2025. For those who want to do more on climate justice, but don’t know how – this is where young professionals and students formulate their questions, test ideas and learn how to take their next step forward.
#ReadytoExplore was launched by PLNT The Hague and The Hague Humanity Hub.
Get Things Done Sessions
Bi-weekly co-working and coaching sessions that helped participants stay focused, reflect, and take steps in their journey: researching, reaching out to people, reading, writing emails. Whatever was needed for them to reflect on their position in the complex climate system.
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The Handshakes
The Handshakes provides a valuable opportunity to hear directly from experienced professionals working in peace and justice. In an open and informal setting, participants can ask questions, gain insight into career trajectories, and better understand the skills and qualities needed to succeed in the field.
Photos from The Handshakes
The Handshake with Alexander Gunkel
💬 “Don’t fall in love with the solution, fall in love with the problem. Focus on the problem, and use technology as a means to tackle it.” – Alexander Gunkel from Space4Good
The Handshake with Jule Schnakenberg
💬 “We absolutely need to keep pushing, because otherwise this world will never move. Success will always come through trial and error.” – Jule Schnakenberg from World’s Youth for Climate Justice
The Handshake with Jacob Baraza
💬 “Don’t be afraid to disrupt. Fight for your values, even if others see you as inexperienced.” – Jacob Baraza from Water Practice International
These Handshakes were organised in collaboration with PLNT The Hague, as part of Ready to Explore: Green & Just Futures, the session was a chance for young climate changemakers to connect.
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Testimonials
As we closed this chapter of Ready to Explore: Green & Just Futures, those questions had evolved into roadmaps, and the individuals into a community. While the kick-off was about opening doors, the closing session was about looking back at the work and the doors entered. The main goal was to reflect, as Betty, the PLNT coordinator behind the project, said: “reflection is the main way to bring value”.
Read more about the participants’ experiences here.
In partnership with PLNT, The Hague Humanity Hub is proud to explore the next phase of the programme that will be open for applications at the beginning of the next year. Stay up to date by following our newsletter and website!
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Updates & Events
From Questions to Action: Closing the Ready to Explore Journey
Climate
On December 15th, the participants of Ready to Explore gathered one last time. Three months ago, this journey began with a room full of questions: How do I contribute? Where do I fit in? How can I act to make the world more climate just?
Individual actions can create ripples; collective actions can create waves: this was Hague Talks
News
From systemic injustice to mental health and intergenerational responsibility, it’s evident that the climate clock is ticking. At the Hague Talks, different perspectives on just climate actions came together at the Peace Palace, the place where an historic ruling on climate change was made this year.
The Handshake with Alex Gunkel: Navigating innovation, impact, and the future of entrepreneurship
The Handshake
Social entrepreneur Alex Gunkel shares insights into establishing a successful mission-driven startup, harnessing technology as a tool for good, and the future of entrepreneurship.
#TheHandshake: Jule Schnakenberg on the power of youth and taking the climate crisis to the world’s highest court
The Handshake
Climate advocate and lawyer Jule Schnakenberg shared insights into the future of climate justice, the power of youth in global grassroots movements, and the ICJ’s advisory opinion on climate change.
The Handshake with Jacob Baraza: How a ‘business mindset’ can lead to community-centred projects
The Handshake
In this special edition of The Handshake, sustainable water and climate governance expert Jacob Baraza shared insights into the future of the climate justice sector, and the role of local communities and human-centric initiatives in climate projects.
Ready to Explore: Green & Just Futures
Climate
Are you someone who cares about the climate crisis but doesn't know how to turn that concern into action? Apply to our 3-month programme to connect your passions with real-world change.