To make learning fun and interactive, the team included group games and creative activities that helped bring these ideas to life. It was a powerful reminder that small actions—when taken together—can protect coastal ecosystems and ensure healthy oceans for future generations. Participants also discussed how beach conservation is linked to European values like civic participation and active community engagement.
Workshop Goals
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Raise awareness of EU civic values through environmental action.
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Empower youth to speak up about sustainability.
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Encourage Erasmus+ participation among young changemakers.
Key Activities
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Coastal simulation roleplay: "Protect or Pollute?"
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Group mural on “What the Ocean Taught Me”
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Interactive games about pollution and conservation
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Info session on the Erasmus+ program and Youth Prague’s role
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Open mic reflections on environmental responsibility
Participant Reflections
“It’s not just the ocean that needs cleaning—it’s our habits and systems too.”
“This made me realize that I can do something meaningful, even with small steps.”
Outputs
The group co-created a visual poster series now displayed in Prague 6 youth centers, combining heritage storytelling with marine protection messages. Several participants signed up for future Erasmus+ projects and joined a petition campaign to integrate climate education in schools.