After returning from the training in Paola, Italy, the Hungarian team organized a workshop in Debrecen to show how environmental activism isn't limited to the sea. The focus was on transferring beach conservation methods to Hungary’s lakes and riverbanks.
Workshop Goals
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Translate beach protection values to local natural spaces.
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Engage youth in environmental storytelling and creative expression.
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Promote Erasmus+ mobility as a tool for environmental education.
Key Activities
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Interactive map of Hungary’s “forgotten waters.”
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Poster-making contest: “Save Our Shores – Even Inland!”
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Screening of short films from the Paola training.
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Open discussion on EU values in nature protection.
Participant Reflections
“I live 500 km from the sea, but now I know it still matters what I do here.”
Outputs
Winning posters were printed and displayed in Debrecen community centers. The group also launched an Instagram campaign called #HungaryForCleanWater.