The primary aim of GreAT was to bridge the gap between biological sciences and daily life applications, thereby fostering environmental awareness and sustainable living practices. GreAT sought to introduce participants to sustainable and eco-friendly products, emphasizing their importance and encouraging their use in everyday life and included key objectives as, understanding biocompatible and biodegradable, the significance of renewable energy, and the conscious consumption of eco-friendly products. A significant aspect was to promote the concept of "green and social entrepreneurship," with environmental and problem-solving approach among young people, encouraging them to develop solutions for a sustainable future. By combining eco-consciousness with entrepreneurial ideas and skills focused on environmental needs, participants were informed about pressing ecological challenges such as energy, food and pollution, to become proactive agents of change, for a more sustainable world. Providing also philosophical perspective, GreAT sought participants would think about the interconnectedness of human and nature, act with a sense of deep responsibility, and create practical, eco-friendly solutions that address real-world challenges.
In our era, addressing climate change and environmental issues is critically important. These global challenges require both awareness and actionable solutions at both individual and community levels. Recognizing the value of educational and participatory activities and aiming to bringing the biological science to daily life as sustainable approaches, we applied for this Erasmus+ project to bridge the gap between understanding and action. Green All Together (GreAT) project aims to address the pressing need for a well-informed and proactive young population capable of mitigating environmental degradation. GreAT aimed to instill a sense of responsibility and stewardship in young participants by focusing on climate change and sustainability. Its objectives were to raise awareness of environmental issues and empower individuals with the knowledge and skills for sustainable living.Through structured activities, GreAT aimed to foster global citizenship and environmental responsibility. GreAT equips participants to advocate for and make meaningful changes in terms of sustainability in their daily lives and communities. Comprehensive details about the project can be found on the official website: https://great.istanbul.edu.tr/en/.