Description of the project:

Global warming and climate change are a serious threat to the future of society. In accordance with the international efforts to prevent and stop these processes, there are also efforts to adapt to these changes. The European Union (EU) develops strategies to fight and adapt to climate changes. The European Green Deal signed by the European Commission on July, 14^th has the objective to make climate, energy, transport and taxation policies of the EU appropriate for reducing net greenhouse gas emission by at least 55% up to 2030, compared to the levels in 1990, with the final aim for the world to have no net emissions of gases by 2050.

In terms of this project, the focus is on educational institutions as an important factor in the fight against climate change by raising eco awareness. The project is organized on the principles of eco-schools in which there are activities for reduction of water consumption, using renewable energy sources, protection of biodiversity, prevention of air pollution, organic agriculture and reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.

Aims:

• Training of teachers and educators for the importance of environment protection;
• Creating an educative background for integration of students and young people for environment protection;
• Inclusion by including vulnerable groups of people in activities related to the environment;
• Creating partnerships between institutions and non-governmental organizations;

Results:

• In this project teachers and trainers were educated and they also expressed their acquired knowledge to their colleagues from schools and non-governmental organizations with the mission to protect the environment, also including students from vulnerable groups.
• There is increased awareness for the importance of environment protection among teachers and students;
• There is a stronger partnership between educational institutions, local self-governments and non-governmental organizations;