When we first sat down to conceptualise "Can’t You Sea?", we didn’t just want to talk about environmental issues; we wanted to bridge the gap between knowing there is a problem and actually feeling capable of doing something about it. The project really grew out of a very visible need. If you look at the current educational systems across our partner countries, there’s a recurring pattern where young people hear about climate change in a very abstract, almost clinical way. They know the glaciers are melting and the oceans are rising, but they often feel disconnected from the solution. We realised that many of us weren't taught the specifics of marine conservation or how plastic waste in Cyprus, for instance, is part of a much larger, interconnected global disaster. The project took place in Pissouri, Cyprus, because we wanted to be right on the coast. We had 36 participants aged 16- 29, 12 group leaders and 2 facilitators (from Boghos from Cyprus and Elena from North Macedonia) from Cyprus, Austria, Lithuania, Romania, Germany and North Macedonia. Youth Exchange in Cyprus for 36 participants and 12 leaders + 2 facilitators at Hylatio Tourist Village in Pissouri for raising awareness about sea pollution and its impact on marine ecosystems, and the global scale of the problem (www.hylatio.com.cy) from 12 to 21 of November 2025. The heart of our motivation was empowerment. We saw that young people are frequently told they are the "leaders of tomorrow," yet they aren't always given the practical tools, digital communication skills, advocacy training, or project management experience to lead today. The objective wasn't just to study pollution, but to stand on a beach, see the plastic among the pebbles, and then use that experience to fuel creative campaigns. We wanted to take that local reality and show how it links to the European Union’s broader goals, like becoming climate-neutral by 2050. In terms of what we actually set out to achieve, we broke it down into several parts. First and foremost was awareness, but of a very specific kind. We didn't just want to say "pollution is bad." We wanted to dive into the chemistry of it how chemicals and microplastics move through the food chain and how that directly accelerates climate change. But awareness without action is just frustration, so a major objective was to promote practical, daily-life shifts. We wanted participants to leave with knowledge and with a changed mindset regarding their own consumption and sustainable practices. Because this was an Erasmus+ exchange, the "plus" part, the cultural and social dimension, was just as vital as the environmental one. We aimed to create a space where a participant from a landlocked area could discuss sea pollution with someone living on a Mediterranean coast. We specifically planned for skill development that wasn't just "green." We wanted our participants to become better at digital storytelling and public speaking because that is how you actually disseminate a message in the 21st century. We also had very clear, "on-the-spot" objectives. A huge part of our goal was the physical interaction with the coast, beach clean-ups, talking to residents about how they’ve seen the sea change over the decades, and visiting marine sites. To achieve our main aim, we had set and successfully implemented several specific objectives: RAISED AWARENESS – We educated participants about the causes of sea pollution, such as plastic waste and chemicals, and how they contributed to climate change impacts like rising sea levels. PROMOTED ACTION – We encouraged participants to take practical steps in their daily lives to reduce sea pollution and promote sustainable practices. FACILITATED CULTURAL EXCHANGE – We facilitated cultural exchange activities to support understanding and collaboration among participants from different backgrounds. SUPPORTED SKILL DEVELOPMENT – We provided space for participants to develop different skills in project management, digital communication, and advocacy to effectively address environmental issues. IMPLEMENTED LOCAL ON-SPOT ACTIONS – We provided opportunities for participants to visit and experience first-hand the impact of the sea by visiting local seaside areas and engaging in activities such as beach clean-ups, discussions with locals, and marine visits. CREATED EDUCATIONAL AND DISSEMINATION MATERIALS – We developed materials like websites, videos, and booklets to share the knowledge gained during the exchange with wider audiences. BUILT PARTNERSHIPS – We strengthened cooperation between participating organizations to support ongoing environmental initiatives beyond the exchange. PROMOTED THE ERASMUS+ PROGRAMME – We increased participants' knowledge of Erasmus+ opportunities and developed their competencies in intercultural communication and leadership. ENSURED LONG-TERM IMPACT – We planned follow-up activities and established an alumni network to sustain engagement and environmental efforts after YE