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Opportunities

1) Community Based Tourist Guide:

2) Ecotourism & adventure Guides

3) Sustainable business Advisors

4) Rural Development Advisors.

5) Green Policy promotor.

6) Marketing and Digital Specialists.

7) Environmental Scientist.

8) Rural Development

9) Community Empowerment

Challenges

1) Over tourism

2) Pollution and waste

3) Habitat disturbance

4) Cultural commodification

5) Inequality

6) Displacements

7) Uneven development

8) Greenwashing

Skills:

1) Ecological literacy

2) conservation

3) intercultural communication

4) storytelling

5) Business management

6) Marketing

7) Crisis management

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From Soil to Solidarity: A Green Seeds Inspiration - The case of Yann Baulestrau

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From Soil to Solidarity: A Green Seeds Inspiration - The case of Yann Baulestrau

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When Dr. Yann Boulestreau gathers farmers on his sandy fields, the conversation is not about yields or profits, but about trust, soil, and the future. As a farmer, researcher, and coordinator in regenerative agriculture, he believes that healthy soils are the foundation for climate resilience.

Together with young farmers and students, he experiments with cover crops, diversity, and practices that bring life back into the ground. What makes his initiative powerful is not only the techniques, but the spirit of peer exchange and solidarity: a community where farmers learn openly from each other, without competition, building solutions that last.

This is exactly what Green Seeds stands for. Just as Yann shows that soil can heal when people unite, the project empowers young people across Europe to take climate action together. The lesson is clear: fighting climate change begins with solidarity, unity, and the courage to change – from the ground up.

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Three Goals for a Regenerative Agriculture System

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1. Knowledge about Climate Change and Sustainability

Baseline (1–5 scale): average = 3.42

Final (1–5 scale): average ≈ 4.33

Progress: Participants significantly increased their knowledge about climate change and sustainability. Most now rate their understanding as high (4–5).

2. Awareness of Personal Impact on the Environment

Baseline: Half were “Somewhat informed” and half “Very well informed”

Final: Almost all participants reported “Yes”, that they are more aware of how their actions affect the environment; one responded partially

Progress: Awareness of personal environmental impact clearly improved after the encounter.

3. Motivation to Act

Baseline: Average motivation = 4.58/5 (very high)

Final: Nearly all participants are willing to engage in environmental initiatives (Yes)

Progress: Motivation remains very high, with participants more ready to take concrete actions.

4. Willingness to Join NGOs or Community Initiatives

Baseline: Yes – 7, Maybe – 4, No – 0

Final: Yes – 10, Maybe – 1, No – 0

Progress: Participants show a stronger commitment to actively participate in NGOs or local environmental projects.

5. Topics and Resources for Further Learning

Participants in the final survey expressed interest in:

Climate-friendly jobs and green skills

Sustainable cities, transport, and architecture

Preservation of local flora and fauna

Climate policy, renewable energy, and behavioral change

Practical tools for action, like carbon footprint calculators, DIY sustainability kits, checklists, and community project guides

Implication: There is a clear interest in both theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on tools to take action in their communities.

6. Barriers Identified

Participants noted common barriers for youth participation in environmental initiatives:

Lack of information

Lack of support from community/organizations

Lack of time

Lack of motivation

Lack of funding/resources

Implication: Future programs should address these barriers by providing accessible resources, mentorship, and structured community support.

7. Overall Progress

- Knowledge and awareness of climate change have significantly improved.

Motivation to take action remains high and participants are now more willing to engage in initiatives.

The program helped identify both key learning topics and practical tools needed for further engagement.

There is a strong readiness among participants to share knowledge and involve others, indicating potential multiplier effects in their communities.

Conclusion: The Green Seeds Youth Encounter effectively increased knowledge, awareness, and commitment among young participants, providing a strong foundation for ongoing engagement and action in climate change and sustainability initiatives.

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Check out this Booklet (Small) designed by Carla Molteni.

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Green Seeds Vergleichsbericht – Deutsche Version

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Building Futures with Regeneration: The Story of Emmanuel Pawels

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Building Futures with Regeneration: The Story of Emmanuel Pawels

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In the quiet village of Bresca in the Pyrenees, an abandoned house has come back to life. Emmanuel Pawels, guided by the Living Building Challenge, transformed Cal Guerxo into a home that gives back more than it takes. Powered by the sun, watered by the rain, and built with clay, straw, and reclaimed wood, the house is a living example of harmony between people and nature.

Young volunteers were at the heart of this journey. With their hands in the clay and their energy fueling the work, they learned how to build, restore, and regenerate. For them, the project was not just about walls and roofs, but about skills, community, and a vision of sustainable living.

Like Green Seeds, Emmanuel’s story shows that climate action begins with imagination, solidarity, and the courage to create homes and communities that thrive with nature—not against it.

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Living Future - A future worth living in

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VITAL STATS Certification StatusLiving CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationBresca, SpainProject Area275 square metersStart of OccupancyMarch 2019Number of Occupants1-10 TEAM ROSTER OwnerEmmanuel PauwelsArchitectMarc ObradoGeneral ContractorGreen Living ProjectsMEPVictor MorenoLandscapeCarles PerezCertification ConsultantValeria Fiorentino and Xavier Ramon PLACE PETAL 01. LIMITS TO GROWTH IMPERATIVE At Cal Guerxo, the team strives to create a place where they feel connected and in harmony

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La Goursaline: Planting Seeds of Resilience - The case of Olivia

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La Goursaline: Planting Seeds of Resilience - The case of Olivia

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When Olivia and her partner David left behind careers in banking and luxury marketing, they chose a different path: to breathe life back into the land. On their farm, La Goursaline in Limousin, they practice permaculture as more than gardening—it is a philosophy of caring for the earth, caring for people, and sharing resources fairly.

The farm has become a vibrant hub of biodiversity, food autonomy, and community resilience. Young people and volunteers join to learn by doing: planting, harvesting, building, and discovering what sustainable living looks like in practice. Through workshops, eco-tourism, and a small café serving meals made from their own produce, Olivia shows that resilience grows where creativity, community, and ecology meet.

Like Green Seeds, La Goursaline proves that climate action begins with imagination and solidarity. By starting small, sharing knowledge, and living in harmony with the land, Olivia’s story inspires young people across Europe to see that a sustainable future is not only possible—it is already being cultivated.

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For youth workers to facilitate impactful climate action workshops

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For youth workers to facilitate impactful climate action workshops

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Pilots - Module 1 Local Climate Action Catalyst

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Green Construction & Sustainable Transport 

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Group;

Emad

Sneha

Dawid

Hassan

Green Construction & Sustainable Transport:

Green construction focuses on designing and building structures that minimize environmental impact through energy efficiency, eco-friendly materials, and low-carbon methods, while sustainable transport promotes clean, efficient, and accessible mobility systems such as electric vehicles, public transit, cycling, and shared mobility, all aiming to reduce emissions and create healthier, more sustainable cities.

Challenges

Not enough skilled workers: there aren’t enough trained people to do all the jobs needed.

High costs at the start green projects often need big investments before savings show.

Rules and approvals take time: getting government permits or aligning with policies can slow things down.

Old buildings are hard to fix: many homes and offices were built long ago and need complex upgrades.

Limited awareness: some owners don’t know the benefits of renovating for energy

Charging gaps: not enough charging stations yet, especially outside big cities.

Weak power grids: electricity networks may struggle to handle millions of electric cars or trains.

Uneven adoption: some regions move fast, others are left behind.

Opportunities

Green Construction

Building upgrades: renovating schools, hospitals, and homes to save energy.

New heating systems: installing modern heat pumps instead of gas boilers.

Better insulation: making walls, windows, and roofs more efficient to cut energy bills.

Sustainable Transport

Electric charging stations: jobs in building and maintaining more charging points in cities and highways.

Clean public transport: expanding buses and trains that run on electricity or other clean energy.

Urban mobility: improving bike lanes

and shared transport systems in cities.

Roles in demand:

Green Construction Jobs

Energy Checker: Tests how energy-efficient a building is.

Carbon Assessor: Measures a building’s CO₂ footprint.

Digital Planner (BIM): Uses software to design eco-friendly upgrades.

Green Heating Specialist: Installs systems like heat pumps.

System Tester: Makes sure heating/ventilation works efficiently.

Sustainable Transport Jobs

EV Charging Technician: Installs & maintains charging stations.

Smart Charging Assistant: Manages charging to avoid grid overload.

Transport Data Helper: Uses data to improve buses, trains, and bike systems.

Battery Recycling Assistant: Handles and recycles electric car batteries.

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Challenges:

1. Waste Segregation

2. Tracking the source of waste .

3. A structured recycling national plan.

4. Treat as disaster management.

5. Storage of waste

6. Standardizing waste management through governments .

7. Public education on waste management and recycling .

8. Misconceptions on recycling and recycled products .

9. Simplifying the recycling process for public .

Opportunities:

1. Circular Economy .

2. Upcycling.

3. Promotion of recycled products.

4. Increasing innovation.

5. Smart waste management.

6. Promote green jobs.

7. Incentives for reused products.

8. Data driven solutions.

9. Waste to energy methods.

10. Promoting sustainable solutions.

Skills:

1. Hydrologists.

2. ⁠Waste management specialists .

3. Environmental courses/ classes in education spaces.

4. ⁠Waste management engineering .

5. ⁠Data-driven solutions development .

6. ⁠Environmental research practices.

7. ⁠Impacts analysis/trainings.

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Green Construction and sustainable transport

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Green Construction and sustainable transport

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Group Members:

Dawid

Emad

Hassan

Definition:

Green construction means designing, constructing, and operating buildings in ways that reduce negative environmental impacts and improve human well-being. It focuses on energy efficiency, renewable materials, waste reduction, and eco-friendly design.

Challenges:

Higher upfront costs compared to conventional construction.

Limited availability of sustainable materials in some regions.

Lack of skilled workforce trained in green building practices.

Resistance to change from traditional construction companies.

Regulations and certifications can be complex and costly.

Roles In demand:

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"Life is moment to moment"

We should live in Present and protect our climate.

We plant a seeds that you can grow

It’s not the days we counted , it’s the moments we shared that counted.

Every change starts with micro ideas

Life is all about being PRESENT!

Change grows from small seeds

Small actions together create big change

To live the present moment. I tend to forget too fast this fundamental statement

The Green Seeds Toolkit should bring together awareness guides, practical tools, and engaging activities—ranging from carbon footprint calculators and DIY eco-hacks to project planners, progress trackers, and community maps—empowering individuals and organizations to plant small actions that grow into lasting change.

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Youth Work Tools created by the Green Seeds Team!

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Youth Work Tools created by the Green Seeds Team!

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Activities to incorporates gamification on sustainable education

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Phase 1: "Local Flora & Fauna Field Guide"

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Phase 1: "Local Flora & Fauna Field Guide"

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Focuses on working on the local flora and fauna, emphasizing the critical importance of biodiversity, and providing practical instructions on how to conduct simple biodiversity surveys. Activities involve "species scavenger hunts", photo challenges to encourage observation, and tutorials on contributing to citizen science platforms for biodiversity data collection.

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Guiding questions for youth workers to facilitate reflections with young people

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Guiding questions for youth workers to facilitate reflections with young people

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Sustainability education is most impactful when it moves beyond theory and engages young people as active contributors to change. Youth work offers a unique platform for this kind of learning through hands-on, community-based initiatives that build awareness, foster critical thinking, and develop practical skills (Blanchet-Cohen & Brunson, 2014; Kiilakoski & Ord, 2025). Using experiential and participatory methods, youth work empowers young people to explore environmental issues in their own communities and take meaningful action. It complements formal education by modelling values of justice, equity, and responsibility, while helping youth develop the ‘green competencies’ needed for sustainable living (UN, 2023).

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“Truth or Dare: Climate Edition”

Toolkit roots:

Module 1: Understanding Local Behaviours

Module 2: Youth Empowerment & Green Skills

Module 3: Nature Connection & Eco-Reflection

This activity transformed climate reflection into a playful, socially engaging game suitable for a party environment. The prompts were derived from toolkit methods such as eco-reflection questions, motivation mapping, and barrier exploration from Module 1, as well as personal skills identification and green-career exploration from Module 2. The dares - ranging from acting out pollinators to inventing green job titles - directly echoed the creative, embodied learning methods used in Module 3, where nature awareness and imagination-based storytelling are central.

Examples:

Truth

1.       What’s one unsustainable habit you have that you secretly feel guilty about?

2. Have you ever pretended to be more eco-friendly than you actually are?

3. What’s one thing you wish you did for the climate but haven’t started yet?

4. How often do you think about climate change in your daily life?

5. What’s the most climate-harmful thing you do regularly?

6. Do you ever feel eco-anxiety? What triggers it?

7. If your home had to reduce energy consumption by 20%, what would you sacrifice first?

8. What’s one piece of “green advice” you think is overrated?

9. What sustainable change did you try and fail to keep up?

10. Do you feel connected to your local environment? Why or why not?

11. What’s one environmental issue in your town that really bothers you?

12.   Have you ever wanted to join a climate action? Why or why not?

13.   Have you ever been to a climate protest? If not, would you like to join one someday?

14.   What’s the biggest barrier keeping you from doing more for the planet?

15.   Which climate action do you think actually matters most locally?

16.   Who in your life inspires you to be more sustainable?

17.   What’s the most impactful climate project you’ve seen or joined?

18.   If you could fix ONE local environmental problem overnight, what would it be?

19.   What green skill would you like to develop?

20.   Do you think climate activism is accessible to everyone?

21.   What’s one climate solution you find surprisingly cool?

22.   What’s one climate concept you still don’t fully understand?

23.   If money wasn’t an issue, what climate project would you start tomorrow?

Dares

1. Ask someone nearby what “sustainability” means to them and share their answer.

2. Find someone wearing green and compliment them “for their commitment to the planet.”

3. Show us your “green superpower pose.”

4. Act out a pollinator (bee, butterfly, bat) for 10 seconds.

5. Imitate a wind turbine turning for 15 seconds.

6. Tell the group one eco-fact in the style of a breaking news report.

7. Do a 10-second “melting ice cap” performance.

8. Present your climate alter-ego (name + special power).

9.       Invent a new green job title on the spot and describe it in one sentence.

10.   Draw (in 30 seconds) a green climate action and let the others guess.

11.   Imitate a climate catastrophe and let the others guess.

12.   Tell a short story about a tree’s perspective on humans.

13.   Explain composting as if you were drunk (even if you’re not).

14.   Describe an endangered species dramatically and passionately.

15.   Invent a new plant species with a magical ability.

16.   Identify three objects near you and say how to reuse them creatively (circular economy).

17.   Name three native species in your region.

18.   Point to something in the room that could save energy if changed.

19.   Name one food item you could buy locally to reduce your footprint.

Impact:
The activity successfully prompted deep reflection in short bursts, making climate dialogue approachable. Youth reported feeling “surprised at how quickly meaningful conversations emerged,” and youth workers noted the game’s usefulness for informal group-building and climate awareness in non-formal settings.

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Toolkit roots:

Module 3: Nature-Based Storytelling

Module 2: Reflective Practice & Meaning-Making

Module 1: Emotional Engagement in Climate Education

Participants co-wrote a poem titled “In the Garden Where We Planted the Seeds”, projected on a vintage-paper style canvas. Each guest added one sentence, building a shared narrative of care, hope, ecological responsibility, and intergenerational continuity.

Final poem excerpt:

"I want to plant my favorite lavender plant together with hope for the next generation to be more respectful to the environment, to cope
so the water I’m made of turns desert to sea
so people get aware that I DO exist, take care of me
And always remember that every seed is a seed of hope that needs thoughtful and caring hands and hearts to nurture it."

Impact:
This exercise mirrored the toolkit’s emphasis on storytelling as a tool for green empowerment, helping young people articulate emotions and ecological identity. Youth described the poem as “grounding,” while youth workers emphasised how seamlessly it integrated creative expression with environmental values.

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Climate Tarot - 12 Archetypes of the Green Transition

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Climate Tarot - 12 Archetypes of the Green Transition

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Toolkit roots:

Module 2: Identifying Skills, Strengths & Roles in the Green Transition

Module 3: Archetypes & Nature Imagery for Eco-Reflection

The tarot-reading corner used a set of 12 climate archetypes developed for the event. Each card represented a role essential to a sustainable community: Steward, Pollinator, Regenerator, Seed, Connector, Visionary, Innovator, Protector, Advocate, Cultivator, Aligner, and Resistor.

The readings helped guests explore their personal agency, skills, and values in relation to sustainability - an approach deeply aligned with Module 2’s skill-mapping and Module 3’s nature-inspired identity exercises.

Printable Canva designs of each card + back sides of the cards can be found here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG79WweL58/tZ9phlKaEFMSyFvSMU3Q5w/edit?utm_content=DAG79WweL58&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

Impact:
Youth workers found the tarot approach "an unexpectedly powerful reflective tool" that could easily be adapted for group coaching or mentorship. Young people described the readings as “motivating,” “empowering,” and “a fun way to see yourself differently.”

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Methods & Tools – Pilot Workshop “(Green) Seeds of Change”

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Methods & Tools – Pilot Workshop “(Green) Seeds of Change”

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This pilot workshop tested a short, playful adaptation of selected methods from the Green Seeds Toolkit, designed for a 2-hour open workshop format. The workshop was publicly advertised via social media and open to anyone interested, meaning participants joined with very different levels of prior knowledge and experience related to environmental and sustainability topics.

The overall aim was to explore how core toolkit methods can be simplified and gamified while still preserving their educational value, making them accessible for mixed groups and short-term formats.

Methodological Basis in the Toolkit

The workshop activities were based on the following toolkit components:

Module 1 – Local Climate Action Catalyst

Phase 1: Understand Your Local Environment

Phase 2: Brainstorming Local Solutions

Module 2 – Green Career Explorer

Phase 1: Green Jobs Spotlight (examples from the Green Jobs Profiles in the Resources section)

Because the original toolkit activities are designed primarily for longer workshops or multi-day youth mobilities, all methods were adapted to fit a single-session format while keeping the pedagogical logic of observation, reflection and solution-building.

Activity 1 – Fictional Environmental Mapping through Storytelling

Toolkit reference:
Module 1, Phase 1 – Understand Your Local Environment

Original toolkit approach:
Participants observe their real local environment through walks and structured observation checklists, identifying environmental issues and community assets.

Adaptation in the pilot workshop:
Instead of working with real local environments, participants were asked to create a fictional city, town or village and define:

environmental issues

community assets

To support creativity and lower the entry threshold, each participant rolled Rory’s Story Cubes and had to integrate the resulting symbol into the shared story.

Reason for adaptation:

The workshop duration was limited to 2 hours.

Participants were not pre-selected and could not be assumed to have prior environmental knowledge.

Working with real local issues in a short, one-off session can increase eco-anxiety, without providing enough time for reflection or emotional processing.

Fictional storytelling allowed participants to control how deeply they engaged with real-world problems, while still practicing observation and analysis skills.

Added value:
This approach made Phase 1 accessible, playful and inclusive, while still introducing key concepts such as environmental challenges and community resources.

Activity 2 – Solution Brainstorming with Rotating Stories

Toolkit reference:
Module 1, Phase 2 – Brainstorming Local Solutions

Original toolkit approach:
Participants brainstorm solutions based on real environmental issues identified during local observations.

Adaptation in the pilot workshop:
Groups exchanged their fictional stories and were asked to develop solutions for another group’s settlement, not their own.
To support ideation, Planet A sustainability cards were offered as inspiration.

Reason for adaptation:

Rotating stories encouraged peer learning and prevented groups from becoming too attached to their own ideas.

Working with fictional contexts reduced pressure and allowed experimentation.

The cards provided structure for beginners, even if not all groups found them equally useful.

Reflection:
Some groups struggled when fictional stories contained supernatural or sci-fi elements, which made realistic solutions more difficult. This insight is useful for future adaptations, especially when the focus is on feasibility.

Activity 3 – Superhero Professions and Green Skills

Toolkit reference:
Module 2, Phase 1 – Green Jobs Spotlight (Green Jobs Profiles)

Original toolkit approach:
Participants explore green career paths through profiles, interviews and reflection on skills and interests.

Adaptation in the pilot workshop:
Participants imagined a “superhero” or superhero team, not with magical powers, but with real professional skills drawn from the Green Jobs Profiles, such as:

Renewable Energy Technician

Sustainable Agriculture Specialist

Environmental Consultant

Participants visualised these roles through drawings or written descriptions, focusing on skills and competencies.

Reason for adaptation:

The superhero metaphor made career topics approachable and engaging for mixed-age groups.

It connected environmental action with real-world professions without becoming abstract or overly technical.

It supported empowerment by framing skills as tools for change rather than distant job titles.

Cross-Cutting Methodological Choices

Across all activities, the following principles guided the adaptations:

Playfulness before complexity to ensure engagement across knowledge levels.

Fictional settings to reduce eco-anxiety in short-term formats.

Game elements (story cubes, cards, rotation) to sustain energy and motivation.

Progressive structure from observation to solutions to empowerment, consistent with the toolkit logic.

Transferability for Youth Workers

This pilot format is particularly suitable for:

Short workshops (1.5–2.5 hours)

Open calls and mixed groups

Younger audiences or beginners

Situations without follow-up sessions

The methods can easily be scaled up by replacing fictional elements with real local observations when working in longer formats or with established groups.

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Dieses Toolkit beschäftigt sich mit Methoden und Aktivitäten, die die Einbindung von Jugendlichen in den Bereich Nachhaltigkeit und Klimaschutz erleichtern können. Besonders wertvoll ist es deshalb für Menschen in der Jugendbildung.

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Toolkit roots:

Module 1, Phase 2: Imagining Local Solutions & Community Futures

Module 3: Ecological Thinking & Rewilding Imagination

This futures-thinking method mirrors the toolkit’s exercises on visioning sustainable futures, community mapping, and low-barrier co-creation tools. Participants were invited to imagine their city in 2050 and express their visions through sticky notes placed on a large blackboard.

Examples of contributions included:

“More playgrounds and benches than cars in the streets”

“Canopy of trees”

“Wildflowers everywhere”

“Green rooftops”

“Strong local communities”

“Ecological flying cars”

Impact:
The wall generated a visually rich collective landscape of hopes and priorities. Youth workers observed that this tool could easily be replicated in youth centres or classrooms to stimulate discussion about local action and policy advocacy. Young participants noted that seeing others’ visions made sustainable futures “feel more achievable.”

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33 likes, 3 comments - nextlevel.ev on August 24, 2025: “Green Seeds Youth Exchange 🌱🌱 At the Green Seeds Youth Encounter in Germany, young people from France 🇫🇷 & Germany 🇩🇪 come together to share, learn, and create. It’s about building connections and finding common ground for climate action 🌱 Through interactive workshops, participants exchange ideas and co-create solutions for a more sustainable future ♻️ Co-funded by Erasmus+ and DFJW #erasmusplus #sustainability #youthexchange #nextlevelev #climateaction #germany #thüringen #future”.

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This toolkit offers methods and activities designed to make it easier to engage young people in sustainability and climate action, making it especially valuable for youth educators.

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Sustainability education is most effective when youth are actively involved in shaping it. By co-designing projects, leading activities, and sharing their perspectives, young people develop ownership and motivation. Participatory learning builds agency and ensures relevance to their lived experiences.

Case example: Foresight 2030 UNDP Serbia: Youth and UN teams used scenario planning to envision sustainable futures for Serbia.

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Critical Thinking Through Group Discussions

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Critical Thinking Through Group Discussions

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Open group discussions help youth reflect on unsustainable practices in their homes and communities. Using open-ended questions and assigning roles (e.g. facilitator, reflector) encourages deeper analysis and respectful dialogue. This method fosters systems thinking and problem-solving.

Case example: Actively Critical-Critically Active Youth Exchange (Germany): 22 youth participants explored media literacy, fake news, and digital rights through structured dialogue and creative workshops.

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Youth learn best through direct experience. Activities like waste reduction, community clean-ups, and nature-based workshops make sustainability tangible. These methods reinforce learning and build confidence to act.

Case example: Green Camp “Climate Ambassadors” (Georgia): Youth aged 13-16 engaged in hiking, role play, and climate education with experts.

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Skill Development for Sustainable Living

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Skill Development for Sustainable Living

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Workshops and action projects equip youth with practical tools such as composting, energy-saving habits, and local problem-solving. These skills empower them to become sustainability advocates in their daily lives.

Case example: Digital Transformation of Inclusive Youth Work - Erasmus+ Project: Youth with fewer opportunities gained digital and sustainability skills through bootcamps and virtual learning tools.

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Training youth as “eco-ambassadors” or “climate leaders” enables them to teach their peers in relatable ways. This model builds leadership, trust, and spreads knowledge organically across youth networks.

Case example: Climate Youth Ambassadors (Sweden & Denmark): Youth from rural areas trained to advocate for climate action and lead peer campaigns.

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Sustainability education must be inclusive. Adapting materials for diverse backgrounds and abilities ensures that all youth, especially marginalized groups, can participate and contribute.

Case example: Empowering the Unheard-Youth and Environment Europe (YEE): Youth from marginalized communities led climate action campaigns with support from YEE, promoting inclusive participation and dismantling barriers to engagement.

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Partnering with local NGOs, community gardens, schools, and municipalities enhances impact. These collaborations provide resources, mentorship, and opportunities for joint projects that strengthen community ties.

Case example: Sustainable Community Project (Germany, Berlin): A youth-led community partnered with local residents, NGOs, and municipalities to host repair cafés, permaculture gardening, and non-commercial seminars. These collaborations provided mentorship, shared resources, and strengthened ties through artistic workshops and civic engagement.

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Youth organizations should model sustainability in their operations, for example, by using eco-friendly venues and reducing digital footprints. A sustainability checklist can guide planning and evaluation.

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Setting clear goals and using creative feedback tools (e.g. journals, visual storytelling, focus groups) helps track progress and improve future activities. Reflection ensures that learning is meaningful and adaptive.

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Sustainability education in youth work is most effective when it engages the head, heart, and hands, building knowledge, fostering empathy, and encouraging practical action. When learning is participatory, inclusive, and rooted in real-world experiences, young people are empowered to become active contributors to environmental change. By applying these best practices, youth organizations can nurture long-term commitment to sustainability and support a generation ready to shape a more just and resilient future.

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Sustainability in youth projects - European Youth Foundation

EYP Climate Youth Action Plan / European Youth Parliament

Youth-Led Solutions: Creating Eco-Leaders across Continents

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Phase 2: "Ecosystem Explorers" Learning Journey

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Phase 2: "Ecosystem Explorers" Learning Journey

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It provides clear explanations of local ecosystems, detailing their interconnectedness and the specific threats they face. Activities include tours of significant local protected areas, interactive simulations demonstrating ecosystem health and degradation, and "design your own green space" challenges encouraging creative solutions for urban biodiversity.

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Phase 3: "Biodiversity Action Activities" for Youth

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Phase 3: "Biodiversity Action Activities" for Youth

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Activities for young people to support local biodiversity. It incorporates tips for observing and appreciating nature mindfully to reduce eco-anxiety and foster a sense of calm. Activities include DIY eco-crafts workshops, guided nature journaling exercises to deepen connection, and fun!

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Ce Toolkit répondre aux défis identifiés grâce à une étude en France et Allemagne. Il vise à proposer des stratégies concrètes favorisant un engagement significatif, offrant un accompagnement structuré, encourageant l'intégration communautaire et renforçant la participation des jeunes aux processus décisionnels en matière d'environnement.

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El Green Seeds Toolkit aborda los desafíos identificados en un estudio realizado en Francia y Alemania. Su objetivo es proponer estrategias concretas que fomenten una participación significativa, ofrezcan apoyo estructurado, fomenten la integración comunitaria y fortalezcan la participación de los jóvenes en los procesos de toma de decisiones ambientales.

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Green Seeds testimonials from the young people

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Green Seeds testimonials from the young people

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Green Seeds Rapport comparatif - Version française

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Green Seeds Rapport comparatif - Version française

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Check out this Booklet (Small) designed by Carla Molteni.

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Green Seeds Reporte Comparativo - Versión en español

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Green Seeds Reporte Comparativo - Versión en español

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Check out this Booklet (Small) designed by Carla Molteni.

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A centralized hub with the Green Seeds material. Check it for updates!