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Green Choices: Nurturing a Greener Tomorrow

2023-3-PT02-KA152-YOU-0001822652023Mobility of young peoplefinalized
Countries: PT|GE|IT|UA|HU · Grant: €22,940
Environment and climate changeGreen skillsInclusion of marginalised young people

Objectives

From the perspective of working with young people, the objectives of the Erasmus+ project, focused on environmental protection and conservation, aim to achieve the following results: - Environmental Awareness and Education: Improve participants' understanding of environmental issues, including the causes and consequences of environmental degradation, as well as the importance of conservation and sustainability. - Youth empowerment and involvement: Empower and engage young participants to take an active role in environmental protection and conservation efforts, promoting a sense of responsibility for the well-being of the planet. - Critical Thinking: Promote critical thinking skills among participants, encouraging them to analyze their choices and explore sustainable solutions. - Skills development: Develop a range of practical skills and competencies, including teamwork, leadership, communication, problem solving and project management, which are essential for the effective involvement of young people in environmental initiatives. - Behavioral change and responsible choices: Promote positive changes in participants' behavior and lifestyle choices, encouraging them to adopt environmentally responsible practices and make informed decisions in their daily lives. - Intercultural understanding and intercultural competence: Promote intercultural understanding, respect and cooperation between participants from diverse backgrounds, promoting intercultural competence and global citizenship. - Community involvement and local impact: Inspire participants to actively engage with their local communities by initiating and participating in environmental projects that have a tangible impact on the environment and society. - Networking and Collaboration: Facilitate networking and collaboration between young participants, project partners and external organizations working in environmental protection, creating a support network for future initiatives. - Youth Leadership Development: Improve leadership skills among participants, enabling them to take on leadership roles in environmental projects, advocacy campaigns, and community initiatives. Promoting Erasmus+ Values: Promote the values of the Erasmus+ program, including inclusion, diversity and European citizenship, promoting cross-border cooperation, cultural exchange, and the development of a European identity among participants. - Environmental Responsibility and Sustainable Practices: Instill a sense of environmental responsibility and a commitment to sustainable practices among participants, encouraging them to lead by example and advocate for positive environmental change. In summary, the project's objectives, from the perspective of youth work practice, focus on training and educating young participants to become active agents of change in environmental protection and conservation by raising awareness of the importance of making conscious choices and being informed. These goals emphasize knowledge acquisition, skills development, behavior change, and community engagement, all aimed at creating a lasting and positive impact on the environment and society.

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