Think and Live Green (TALE) aimed to improve the skills, attitudes, and knowledge of youth workers on climate change, environmental sustainability, the EU Green Deal, and non-formal education, as well as mentoring and co-design. The ultimate goal was to enable them to reach other young people and become active agents of change within their local communities, promoting sustainability and environmental protection.

The world faced an unprecedented environmental crisis, and in response, young people across the globe called for climate justice, expressing their concerns and demands through peaceful protests, campaigns, and direct action. They acted as individuals but also connected with other young people by joining organizations, forming action groups, and creating informal movements. The energy, motivation, and creativity of young people were essential resources for driving change. Youth organizations played a crucial role in fostering interest in biodiversity and engaging young people in actions that protected it. For this reason, youth workers and trainers needed to be equipped with the tools and skills necessary to engage not only young people but citizens of all ages and backgrounds, promoting their active involvement in environmental protection.

Project Objectives

– Equip youth workers with the skills and tools to effectively engage young people in environmental protection efforts
– Enhance youth workers’ knowledge of climate change, sustainability, and the EU Green Deal
– Foster an understanding of non-formal education, mentoring, and co-design methods to empower youth workers in their communities

Project Activities

– TALE Guide: A comprehensive guide for youth workers to help them understand and teach concepts related to sustainability and environmental protection.
– TALE Web Platform: An interactive platform that hosted the guide, a questionnaire for youth, and a TALE project avatar to facilitate engagement and interaction.
– TALE Training Course: A course designed to enhance youth workers’ skills in environmental education, mentoring, and co-design.
– Local TALE Activities: Community-based activities involving youth and citizens to test and promote the project’s tools and foster local action towards sustainability.

Project Results

– TALE Guide for Youth Workers: A practical guide designed to provide youth workers with the knowledge and tools they need to engage young people and citizens in environmental protection actions.
– TALE Web Platform: An interactive platform that hosted the guide and included a project questionnaire and an avatar, facilitating communication and sharing of best practices.
– TALE Training Course: A training course that equipped youth workers with knowledge on environmental sustainability and educational tools to foster action among young people.
– Local TALE Activities: Activities aimed at promoting environmental awareness and testing the tools developed during the project, engaging youth and communities.