▶Summary
The main objective is to empower youth as leaders of change and conservation of environmentally sensitive areas, giving them the ownership, responsibility and leadership in the project through gam...
▶Objectives
The main objective is to empower youth as leaders of change and conservation of environmentally sensitive areas, giving them the ownership, responsibility and leadership in the project through gamification, co-creation and peer-to-peer training tools. Specific objectives: -Promote environmental conservation and hands-on environmental education -Develop life skills: Leadership, communication and critical thinking skills (youth-led conservation projects) -Promote Social inclusion of vulnerable you
▶Activities
WP1 Management WP2 Youth Engagement and Inclusion Engagement campaign through Participatory Information Sessions Pairing experienced environmentalists with youth Youth Environmental Influencers Network WP3 Environmental Education and Capacity Building “ECO-GUARDIANS Roadmap” Youth Storytelling Awareness Campaigns Environmental Hackathons Network meetings WP4 International Youth Exchanges Methodology for the exchange program. Youth mobilities. Youth-led Local Action Plans WP5 Communication
▶Impact
Youth-Led Conservation Actions, such as local ecosystem restoration projects. Creation of a Youth Environmental Influencers Network with young leaders advocating for the protection of sensitive environmental areas in their local communities. A comprehensive curriculum on innovative and hands-on environmental education, including workshop materials and digital storytelling tools. A policy recommendations paper. Youth-led Local Action Plans on how to protect local environmentally sensitive area