In Berlin, Copernicus Berlin hosted a workshop focusing on the shared challenges between island communities and European cities, especially in facing climate change and economic inequality.
Islands in the City Participants explored ways urban youth can stand in solidarity with island-based communities by promoting local climate action, sustainable consumption, and global partnerships. Workshop Goals- Raise awareness about island vulnerabilities.
- Promote global-local environmental thinking.
- Encourage youth to take local action with global impact.
- Climate Island Simulation – Roleplay around disaster response and coastal planning.
- Story Swap – Personal stories of water, migration, and home.
- Action Board – Youth mapped ways their community can support island resilience.
“I never realized how connected Berlin and Caribbean islands are through climate and economy.”Outputs and Legacy A blog series titled “Unity in Currents” was launched to share reflections from German and Caribbean youth.