Create a Path for a Greener Neighbourhood

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This activity will help you address environmental damage by encouraging eco-friendly practices. Individual actions are crucial to tackling this issue, and through this activity, you can make a significant impact on the environment. Small steps can mobilise large-scale change.﻿
Environmental damage is something we are all aware of. Extreme weather events, water scarcity, and health risks are becoming widespread across the globe. This situation leads to tremendous social and political instability, and young people struggle to find ways to contribute to meaningful change. Many young people feel a strong sense of responsibility to protect the planet, and through this activity, you can demonstrate your place in this global youth movement.
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First, get inspired!Watch an introductory video to understand to what extent humanity has contributed over the years to the disastrous results we face today: 
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Need more convincing evidence on how this situation affects you personally? Educate yourself by listening to a podcast about the importance of sustainability and the ways environmental damage can impact human rights and lead to social inequalities.
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Now, take action!Through these small activities, you’ll learn how to reduce your environmental impact. This activity will provide you with the tools needed to create change within your community and inspire your peers to follow your actions and interests.
Reflect on the condition of your neighbourhood: It’s easy to overlook environmental damage when you’re busy or accustomed to an area. Take a step back and observe how your surroundings could improve. What are the key issues affecting the environment in your community? Is there litter in public spaces? Do people recycle enough? Do most residents rely on private vehicles over public transport? Look closely at these common habits and consider how you and those around you might be impacting the environment.
Consider how you can reduce your own environmental impact: Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Start by assessing how your actions and habits could be more eco-friendly. Even small changes to your daily routine can lead to meaningful environmental improvements. 
Take action in your surroundings: Once you’ve begun to adopt more sustainable habits, think about how you can inspire others. Organise a discussion with friends, family, or community members to raise awareness about environmental issues. Share your own lifestyle changes as an example, and encourage others to adopt sustainable practices.
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Get your badge.Complete some of the activities from the list above and apply for a badge (=click the "Get this badge" button below) by sharing your experience and skills.
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Who is behind this activity?Cities of Learning Network partners invite you to learn and do something about the European Youth Goal #10 Sustainable Green Europe. We value your efforts and contributions and therefore want to reward you with badge recognition.
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Contact us for more details about the Erasmus+ co-funded project "European Youth Goals for Cities of Learning"
System&G, Greece - the project lead partner
CODEC, Belgium
Badgecraft, Lithuania
System&G Finland
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Disclaimer: We are grateful for the ideas generated by youth leaders and youth workers during the international study visits. To create this activity, humans collaborated with AI using the Youth Goals Hub GPT custom-built version, informed and inspired by the best youth work practices.
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Obter uma medalha da atividade

My steps lead green traces Obter esta medalha

This badge is awarded for completing the “Create a path for a greener neighbourhood” activity. You’ve learned about the critical condition of the environment as it stands today, and now it’s your time to make an impact by adopting more sustainable lifestyle choices.
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Skills and experiences gained (aligned with the GreenComp Framework):
Critical Thinking and Knowledge Development: Participants acquire skills in analysing environmental issues, understanding ecological impacts, and identifying sustainable solutions.
Sustainability Literacy: Through collaborative activities, participants develop empathy and cultural sensitivity, learning to appreciate diverse perspectives on environmental challenges and their effects on various communities.
Environmentally-friendly Lifestyle Choices: Participants gain an understanding of the environmental impact of personal consumption and adopt sustainable habits, such as reducing waste, conserving water, and choosing eco-friendly products.
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This badge demonstrates the earner’s skills and actions in understanding the value and contribution of independent actions to the actual environmental problem. Individual acts and sensitivity can provide us closer to the problem reduction, hence becoming a citizen in line with the European Youth Goal #10: Sustainable Green Europe. Cities of Learning Network partners value the badge earner’s efforts and contributions and issue this badge after reviewing the provided evidence.

Você precisa concluir todas as tarefas para receber a badge

Tarefas

Tarefa n.º 1

Evidência verificada por: um organizador de atividades

     1. Identify the problems around you:
Task: Take a step back and observe which elements in your area are most in need of improvement.
Evidence: Submit a PDF document that introduces your town and outlines its current environmental challenges. Then, provide a brief list of suggestions and proposals for effective solutions. 

Tarefa n.º 2

Evidência verificada por: um organizador de atividades

     2. Change Your Daily Habits for 10 Days and Observe the Results:
Task: After identifying areas for improvement, begin implementing different sustainable habits to see which ones are easiest and most effective for you. Aim to try at least five small changes, such as recycling, using public transport, or picking up litter from a local forest.
Evidence: After ten days, create a table explaining each action and assessing its effectiveness. Finally, select and justify the three most promising activities.

Tarefa n.º 3

Evidência verificada por: um organizador de atividades

     3. Promote These Actions Locally:
Task: Discuss the issues facing your town with people around you and raise awareness about the current problems. Encourage others to adopt the three changes you found most effective, using your own experience as an example.
Evidence: Submit photos of your surroundings or prepare a short report describing your outreach activities. Include feedback to reflect whether your suggestions were well-received by those around you.

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Organizadores

Network of Cities and Regions of Learning

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Become a Part of a Greener, Sustainable Change

Network of Cities and Regions of Learning

Criado em European Youth Goals

A Badgecraft é a anfitriã desta plataforma e desenvolve-a em conjunto com as principais organizações educativas. O programa Erasmus+ da União Europeia concedeu um cofinanciamento para a construção da primeira versão desta plataforma. Contacto: support@badgecraft.eu.