The idea of the project was to empower young people (15-20 years old) from Madeira and Porto Santo to become active participants in civil society and democratic life while tackling biodiversity and environmental topics. The main objectives of the project were: -To bring together young people and decision-makers, in order to develop recommendations and identify best practices and gaps in biodiversity and environmental protection in Madeira and how they correspond with the EU regulations and best practices. -To facilitate dialogue between young people, to improve their empathy, environmental awareness, and connection to the natural world. -To provide pathways for young people to influence decision-making processes reinforcing their abilities to create lasting change and be active participants in their social and democratic life. -To help young people develop digital skills for active involvement in the local community life and boost their media literacy and critical thinking competencies.