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"Urban Jungle"

2020-2-UK01-KA105-0795942020Youth mobilityfinalizedGood practice
Countries: UK|SK|LV|NL|RO · Grant: €13,000
Energy and resourcesHealth and wellbeingEnvironment and climate change

Objectives

The initiative and idea of “Urban Jungle“ originated from young proactive people who wanted to raise awareness about green urban spaces and resources among young people, provide a suite of green interventions using creative approaches and develop pro-environmental behavior amongst their peers. The Objectives of the project “Urban Jungle” were achieved: - Increased awareness of the beneficial effects of green urban interventions for 20 young participants from 4 partner countries; - Involved 20 young people in practical learning activities related to healthy environment interventions: creation of informative brochures/motivational videos; experimentation of green initiatives such as planting seeds to improve and support bee population and wellbeing, sustainable/organic gardening, vertical gardening; interactive sessions, debates, workshops, presentations and exploration of green infrastructure and circular economy; - Educated selected participants about the importance of green urban spaces, as well as the danger of air pollution, wastewater, solid waste, excessive energy consumption, loss of green and natural spaces; - Designed and implemented 2 communication programs that were published on social media, namely: brochures and motivational videos on YouTube and Facebook; - Involved participants from socially disadvantaged backgrounds; - Introduced young people access to new ways of learning (non-formal, experimental); - Increased motivation, self-esteem, and initiative; - Improved multiculturalism, tolerance, solidarity, and dialogue; - Encouraged to be an active citizen and the desire to get more involved in local/global issues.

Project partners (5)