RESisles: Resilient Euro-Mediterranean Islands: Democratic Participation for Informed and Responsible Decisions on Climate and the Environment

Duration: 18 months

Project Title: RESisles: Resilient Euro-Mediterranean Islands: Democratic Participation for Informed and Responsible Decisions on Climate and the Environment

Project number: 101146782
Project name: Resilient Euro-Mediterranean Islands: Democratic Participation for Informed and Responsible Decisions on Climate and the Environment
Project acronym: RESIsles
Granting authority: European Education and Culture Executive Agency

Topic of the initiative: Euro-Mediterranean islands face economic and social challenges that are related to limited land resources, limited diversification in economic activities, and reduced inhabitant mobility. They are also particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change and environmental degradation. The European Green Deal and the Blue Economy strategy aim at building a more resilient future for Europe, so it is imperative that actions and policies implemented are inclusive, considering the needs of all European territories and people, especially the most vulnerable ones. The RESIsles project will promote and facilitate civic participation on the islands of Cyprus, Malta and Crete, three of the most populated and vulnerable Mediterranean islands, in democratic processes concerning climate change and the environment. The project will directly involve a diverse range of citizens from different backgrounds and genders, with a focus the most vulnerable groups to climate change: youth, women, and those in rural or remote areas. Through interactive presentations at schools, “train-the-trainer” educator workshops, video competitions and award ceremonies, co-creation cafés, participation in youth festivals and organization or rural festivals, and knowledge transfer events, the project will directly engage over 1650 people. The project’s awareness raising, communication and dissemination activities on traditional and online media will reach an additional 6 million people.
The RESIsles comprehensive approach will create a greater understanding of the EU policy-making process and provide citizens with the tools to practically engage in European, national and local democratic participation processes concerning climate change and the environment. In so doing, the RESIsles project will promote democratic participation through debating the future of Europe (Priority 1) and will engage citizens and communities in discussions and action related to our climate and environment (Priority 2).

Project Partners: AKTI Project and Research Center, HCMR Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, Nature Trust – FEE Malta

The RESIsles project is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Awareness raising campaigns and consultations

RESIsles internhip opportunities

RESIsles Co-creation Cafés

School presentations

Festivals and Youth Voices

RESISLES’ YOUTH VOICES
A DIGITAL VIDEO COLLAGE

RESIsles hit the festivals and events of Cyprus, Crete, and Malta, asking young people what they think about climate change and the EU’s role in tackling it. Our goal was simple: let youth voices be heard. And we did it! Μore than 150 young people from across Europe shared their voices with us! The message is clear: see the problem, speak up, take action. Let’s all stand together for a more resilient Mediterranean!

Click here to explore the Digital Video Collage.

AKTI is building resilience and promoting sustainability at a regional level aligns with initiatives like the Zero Waste HoReCa initiative, supporting businesses in reducing their environmental footprint.