After completing the training course “Beach Guardians” in Paola, Italy, the Belgian team held a local session to pass on the message of environmental responsibility and democratic action. The event aimed to show how coastal issues relate to everyday European values and inspired attendees to get involved in local sustainability projects.
Workshop Goals
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Raise youth awareness about marine pollution and EU values.
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Connect coastal challenges to local citizenship responsibilities.
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Inspire youth engagement in Erasmus+ environmental actions.
Key Activities
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Interactive group quiz on marine ecosystems and civic action.
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Short film screening about beach microplastics.
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Discussion on EU democratic tools for environmental advocacy.
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Letter-writing session to local policymakers.
Participant Reflections
“I never thought picking up trash could be a political act. Now I do.”
Outputs
A public letter campaign was launched by the participants to encourage sustainable coastal policy, and several youth joined a beach clean-up weekend in Ostend.