The FoodTure project wanted to give young people in Germany and Slovenia the tools to understand and discuss how food systems are linked to climate change. Through interactive workshops and non-formal learning methods, the aim was to raise awareness, build practical skills, and motivate youth to take action in their schools and communities. At the same time, the project sought to strengthen the capacities of educators, youth workers, and the partner organisations by testing new methods, exchanging experiences, and building knowledge together. This process was meant to improve how we all work with young people on sustainability topics and ensure that the results could be applied after the project. Finally, FoodTure aimed to create connections between organisations and stakeholders working on youth, climate, and food systems, so that the project could contribute to a wider community of practice and generate opportunities for future collaboration.
We applied for this project with the aim of bringing the intersection between food systems and climate change closer to young people, understanding them as key actors in shaping sustainable futures. Our motivation was therefore to provide young people with knowledge and skills to take part in civic action and sustainable initiatives. To achieve this, it was essential for the consortium partners to strengthen their capacities, exchange knowledge and practices, and improve the quality and impact of their work. Consortium partners: A key need was to build on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Social Innovation (SI) methods from previous projects, while strengthening the consortium’s alliance and project management skills. Young people: 162 participants (Germany 84 – Slovenia 78) engaged in workshops that allowed them to approach a complex topic in a playful and creative way. The workshops also offered concrete alternatives to move from awareness to action. Local organisations in Germany and Slovenia: They contributed with their expertise and practices, while gaining access to new methods and approaches for addressing these topics with young people.