Drastic Global Times Call for Drastic Sustainable Actions

This badge is awarded for completing the “Connect Your Surroundings and Organise an Impactful Action” activity. Your participation demonstrates your commitment to raising awareness and encouraging others to adopt sustainable practices. Many people overlook the catastrophic repercussions of their actions and their role in contributing to environmental issues. Your initiative will inspire your peers and network, showing that everyone shares responsibility for these challenges and that anyone can take meaningful steps to help mitigate them.
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Skills and experiences gained (according to the European Competence Framework for Volunteering in Environmental Projects):
Organisational Skills: Through this event you will succeed in creating an impactful event in your area.To succeed that, you need to distribute the tasks correctly in order to provide the necessary result, as well as putting a timeline and schedule that you will need to follow. 
Strategic Methods: This activity will allow you to think outside the ordinary and exceed your normal spectrum and social circle. Therefore, a strategic plan will help you to perform your activity and how in order to expand your visibility. This will help you in the future whenever you seek to organise an event or another activity.
Communication Skills: This badge requires the use of communication methods to effectively promote your activity. Whether through local press, social media, or proper advertising, it will help you understand how to collaborate and efficiently convey the correct message and information to third parties.
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This badge highlights your creative abilities as well as your leadership and collaborative skills in managing a group of people. Every contribution to a team is essential, and learning to effectively delegate and manage responsibilities will support your future ability to oversee related roles in the workplace. It will also help you organise larger activities related to environmental causes and expand your network. 
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The organisation of collective activities aligns with European Youth Goal #10: A Sustainable Green Europe. Cities of Learning Network partners commend the badge earner’s efforts to gain visibility through an event that promotes a sustainable lifestyle. This badge will be issued upon verification of the activity.
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Even if the event doesn’t achieve the level of success initially anticipated, Cities of Learning Network partners recognise and support the efforts of young people to engage in ecological activities.

You have to finish 1 task to get the badge

Tasks

Task no.1

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Create your own group for collaboration and brainstorming:
Task: Identify individuals in your community who are motivated to create positive change, and work together on a sustainable activity. Once the group is formed, assign different tasks to each member to ensure the activity achieves its intended results.
Evidence: After convening with the participants, take a group photo and prepare a document outlining the activity, the names of the participants, and the roles assigned to each individual. Additionally, create a separate document detailing a timeline for the tasks.

Task no.2

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Promote your event effectively: 
Task:  Identify the two main different methods to promote your event. Ideas could include connecting with local journalists, creating posters, collaborating with the municipality, or using social media platforms. Once the activity is completed, provide reflections on how your communication strategy contributed to your event's visibility.
Evidence:  Submit a document describing your promotional efforts, detailing the steps you took to increase visibility. Include feedback on whether the communication strategies were effective or, if not, highlight areas for improvement and suggest alternative approaches that could have been prioritised.

Task no.3

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Evaluate your activity after completion:
Task:  Execute the event as originally planned with your team members. After its completion, arrange a follow-up meeting with the participants to discuss how successfully the activity was carried out and whether it met your expectations.
Evidence: Capture several photographs, take notes, and, if possible, encourage discussions on social media showcasing your activity and when it took place. Compile your reflections into a PDF, including positive and negative feedback, to evaluate which aspects were successful and which require improvement.

Activities

Connect with Your Surroundings and Organise an Impactful Action

Become a Part of a Greener, Sustainable Change

Organiser

Network of Cities and Regions of Learning

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