Its objectives are : - To respond to the ecological challenges of cities by integrating urban agriculture, in line with the Green Deal, and to improve the visibility of each partner's territory and the public benefiting from the actions. - Include adults in precarious situations in the ecological transition of European cities, by making the most of their knowledge and life experience to create a unique experience of exchanging practices. - Develop the skills of trainers working on the inclusion of disadvantaged adults through training activities and concrete, transferable deliverables. - To harmonise social and professional inclusion policies with local green economic policies, in partnership with public authorities and a wider network of stakeholders. - Contribute to the exchange of practices, the expansion of cooperation, the promotion of environmental innovation and the enhancement of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, through the discovery of other areas with similar and unique dynamics and a complementary partnership. In this way, we will be able to build on each other's ideas and provide inspiration for continuing to develop our social missions.
The NATURE project, coordinated by Halage and based in Seine-Saint-Denis, France's poorest and youngest department on the outskirts of Paris, aims to support urban change in the face of major challenges such as migration and the health, social and economic crisis. It focuses on harnessing the knowledge of disadvantaged people to create the skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow. This project responds to the need to develop urban agriculture sectors in outlying areas, to recognise the skills of disadvantaged people for promising jobs, to inform those involved in adult education about European initiatives in urban agriculture, and to promote these initiatives to the general public. The project goes against the grain by restoring visibility, dignity and complexity to these people, who are often defined by their shortcomings (employment, training, housing, health, documents, etc.), thereby building positive narratives for areas whose image is often degraded. It highlights the potential of each individual and territory. By passing on experiences and thoughts, this project amplifies the social impact of the partners and strengthens the resilience of the regions.