Climate change is considered one of the most significant threads for the future of humanity. Environmental sustainability is a key priority when it comes to preserving the planet and its resources. The European Green Deal – an ambitious long-term strategy aiming to overcome environmental challenges by transforming Europeans’ consumption and production habits – also proves the need for immediate change. In addition, the EU Youth Strategy (2019-2027) also emphasizes the importance of “green” attitudes and “green” living. EYG #10 Sustainable Green Living highlights the need for environmental and sustainable development and aims to bring together young people when preserving the planet and maximizing the positive environmental impact. Preservation of natural resources is strongly promoted by the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as well.
The YE GO GREEN will be focused on educating young people on environmental sustainability and introducing them to specific habits/actions to implement in their everyday lives. The project will foster participants’ environmental understanding and raise awareness of the current issues such as climate change, various pollution, biodiversity loss, overconsumption and food waste. The project will implement various activities focused on personal and collective responsibilities to protect the environment and be active citizens. The activities will also focus on the EU Youth Strategy (2019-20207), particularly YG #10 Sustainable Green Living and street campaigning through various ways of activism initiatives and creating materials to promote the SDGs. Additionally, the young participants will learn new knowledge and ways to protect their cities and implement environmentally friendly steps in their everyday lives.
The specific objectives of the project are:
- To educate participants on the EU’s main policy fields related to environmental and sustainable development
- To raise awareness of environmental protection and to foster the creation of sustainable and inclusive societies across Europe
- To facilitate the exchange of international “green” practices
- To foster a sustainable lifestyle among participants in their everyday lives
- To actively involve them in influencing other young people’s sustainability habits/attitudes
- To create campaigns and green initiatives to promote environmental protection and activism practices among young people
Venue: Varna, Bulgaria
Duration: 9-15 June 2024
Countries: Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Romania and Lithuania
Participants: 24 young people
Infopack is available here.
Apply to 15 May: Registration for Bulgarian participants
The project is funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ program.
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