The GreenART project aims to create a transformative experience for young people by combining environmental sustainability, artistic expression, social justice, and personal and collective well-being. Through non-formal education, participatory art, and collaborative methodologies, the project seeks to: 1. Raise youth awareness about the ecological crisis and its links to social and economic inequalities Through hands-on activities, interpretative nature walks, eco-art workshops, and visual debates, participants will explore how climate change disproportionately affects different communities — especially young people in rural areas, racialised communities, and vulnerable groups. The goal is to foster a critical and systemic understanding of climate justice. According to the European Environment Agency (2023/2024), young people remain one of the least included groups in environmental decision-making processes, despite being the most affected in the long term. 2. Develop competences through art as a tool for ecological and social transformation We will use art (natural sculpture, land art, video, illustration, visual theatre, among others) as a universal language that allows young people to express their views on sustainability, democracy, and well-being. These artistic expressions will be part of a transnational campaign on environmental justice and social inclusion, aiming to give youth a visible voice in public and digital spaces. Art will be used as a bridge between climate action and emotional expression, promoting creativity, empathy, and critical thinking. 3. Create sustainable and replicable digital content Young participants will produce podcasts, short films, ecological infographics, or digital exhibitions based on the project activities. These materials will be shared via social media, schools, youth associations, and cultural events, ensuring the project’s impact reaches beyond the immediate group. All content will be freely accessible on platforms such as Erasmus+, partner websites, and digital youth libraries. 4. Foster individual and collective well-being in times of climate crisis and digital anxiety We recognise that environmental activism, when not balanced with self-care strategies, can lead to stress and burnout. The project will include activities such as listening circles, creative meditation, eco-therapy, and emotional reflection sessions. Participants will co-create a “Green Well-Being Guide” with practical tools for youth across Europe. According to UNICEF (2022), 59% of European youth feel anxious about the climate future — it is essential to respond with tools for care and resilience. 5. Promote active youth participation through accessible, creative, and collaborative methods GreenART challenges young people to take initiative and lead: they will act as session facilitators, exhibition curators, and campaign spokespersons. Through games, role-play, collective creation, and horizontal decision-making spaces, participants will strengthen their role as active, creative, and critical citizens. 6. Build intercultural and intergenerational networks around sustainability and art Through the sharing between young people from different backgrounds (rural, urban, migrant, LGBTQIA+, etc.), the project promotes bridge-building, cultural empathy, and European social cohesion. Local artists, educators, and activists will also be involved, creating a living network across generations, territories, and forms of expression. Youth work perspective From a youth work perspective, this project is innovative because it: -Integrates ecological, creative, emotional, and digital skills in a balanced and hands-on way; -Creates spaces where art is not the end goal, but a tool for participation, healing, and social transformation; -Tackles civic and climate disengagement through motivating, youth-led activities; -Develops replicable tools for youth workers, such as pedagogical kits, environmental role-play games, and eco-art tutorials; -Contributes to a new youth work approach in the context of the ecological crisis - one that is holistic, inclusive, and focused on well-being. GreenART is therefore a bold, urgent, and necessary proposal that connects youth, art, climate justice, and participatory democracy, aiming to prepare new generations for a fairer, more sustainable, and liveable world. We want young people not to be mere spectators of the ecological transition - but its leading protagonists.