The main objective of the project was to inform and strengthen the competences of youth workers and other educators in the field of climate migration, and to promote critical thinking and mobilisation for a climate and socially just society. Another important objective was to raise awareness on climate migration among the general public, as it remains an overlooked issue in the partner countries. Last but not least, the aim was to increase the capacity of partner organisations and other NGOs in the partner countries on these topics.
The project aimed to fill the gap in understanding climate change and migration among young people. Research has shown that young people perceive climate change and migration as two seemingly separate challenges, even though they are aware of their interconnectedness in relation to the future. In particular, the project aimed to address the needs of the youth sector, where youth workers, as well as other educators, often do not feel qualified to address these pressing issues, especially in their complex and interconnected nature. This also weakens their support to young people who are already involved or want to strengthen their involvement in various initiatives. As the topic of climate migration is still overlooked in society, the project aimed to produce useful material in order to empower key stakeholders for a more sustainable and solidarity-based society.