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A new black. Sustainability as a living paradigm

2021-1-CY02-KA152-YOU-0000116472021Mobility of young peoplefinalizedGood practice
Countries: CY|RU|EL|IT|BE|ES · Grant: €22,122.3
Green skillsCommunity developmentEnvironment and climate change

Objectives

Based on our research and survey among youth, we have concluded that while young people are aware of climate change and the issues arising from lack of inclusion, there is a need for more knowledge about practical tools and practices for dealing with these issues on a personal level. The youth expressed a desire to make sustainability a guiding principle of their lives rather than just a one-off occurrence. This highlights the importance of providing systematic education, skills, and habits to support sustainability. The youth exchange delved into the topic of sustainability in-depth and explored its application in daily life, with a focus on real practices to combat climate change, promote inclusion, and contribute to the UN SDGs. Furthermore, we asked respondents to provide comments on what they would like to learn about sustainability, and we identified two main themes. The first is that youth would like to discover new ways to care for the environment, animals, and engage in gardening as part of their daily routine. The second is that they are interested in concrete examples of sustainable cities and how to live a sustainable lifestyle in urban areas. The objectives of the project were to achieve the following: - Obtain practical knowledge about sustainability in terms of ecology, economy, and equity. - Discover effective ways to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in daily life with the participation of all involved. - Acquire sustainable habits, experience, and knowledge to integrate into daily life practices, such as compensating for CO2 footprints. - Create awareness-raising materials and implement projects related to practical sustainability. - Increase participants' awareness of inclusion, diversity, and cultural differences. The project's objectives were aligned with the primary goals of the Erasmus+ program by promoting sustainable growth, which is central to the project. The project compensated for the CO2 footprint generated by the Youth Exchange and helped develop participants' sustainable habits through non-formal tools and methods, such as peer-to-peer learning, group discussions, cooperative learning, experiential learning, and learning by doing. Additionally, the project prioritized the acquisition of knowledge and skills related to inclusion, diversity, and climate change, which are critical issues addressed by sustainability. While climate change was addressed through presentations, workshops, and learning by doing, inclusion and diversity were a common thread throughout the project and will continue to be a focus.

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