Communities and Young People Building Change Together
The YOU(th)CARE4Planet project has launched a participatory journey involving young people, associations, researchers, and local communities from Palermo and Casapesenna in the co-creation of shared solutions to address environmental challenges.
From Knowledge to Action: Dialogue Between Communities Facing Drought
The focus group “From Knowledge to Action”, organized as part of the European project YOU(th)CARE4Planet, brought together young people, researchers, and local communities from Palermo and Caserta to discuss the challenges of drought and desertification in the Mediterranean region. Through dialogue and the scientific contribution of the University of Palermo, participants identified good practices for soil conservation, sustainable water management, and strengthening the climate resilience of local territories.
From Knowledge to Action: Communities Facing Drought Together Across the Mediterranean
YouthCare4Planet hosts an online focus group on drought and desertification, featuring Dr. Sofia Maria Muscarella and a dialogue between the communities of Palermo and Casapesenna.
YOUthCARE4Planet
YOUthCARE4Planet EU Youth Cooperation and Regenerative Empowerment Initiative Across the Mediterranean AN OVERVIEW YOUthCARE4Planet is a Euro-Mediterranean initiative designed to strengthen the role of young people in sustainability, international cooperation, and community transformation. The project promotes innovative climate practices, training paths, participatory labs, and transnational activities to enhance skills, awareness, and collaboration among young people across the Mediterranean region. Co-funded by the European Union through the Interreg NEXT MED programme, YOUthCARE4Planet combines non-formal education, sustainability, and civic engagement to foster long-term, positive impact within local communities. It aims to build a stable network of youth and environmental organisations through joint actions, knowledge sharing, and coordinated communication. PROJECT OBJECTIVES Youth Empowerment: Strengthen young people’s skills on sustainability, climate justice, and Mediterranean cooperation. Euro-Med Connectivity: Build a long-term network across Mediterranean youth and environmental organisations. Education & Training: Provide training programmes and practical activities that encourage sustainable behaviours in local communities. Civic Participation: Increase youth engagement in environmental decision-making and territorial governance. Shared Communication: Develop common communication tools, strategies, and campaigns to raise awareness on environmental issues. Long-term Cooperation: Establish solid foundations for future collaborations beyond the project duration. OUTPUT International training pathways for young people, youth workers, and educators. A stable Euro-Mediterranean network for sustainability and climate justice. Joint communication activities (posts, videos, campaigns, press releases) following Interreg NEXT MED visibility guidelines . Local and transnational events focused on youth participation. A collection of best practices and operational guidelines for partner organisations. Community engagement actions promoting environmental care and awareness. Production of multimedia content and educational materials for dissemination. Time 11/09/2025 – 11/09/2027 24 months Where Tunisia, Italy, Greece, Egypt, and additional Mediterranean countries involved through the project network. Beneficiaries Young people aged 16–30 participating in training and activities;Youth workers, educators, and facilitators active in the youth sector;Youth and environmental organisations across partner countries;Local communities involved in sustainability actions and civic engagement; funding Interreg NEXT MED – European Union Partners
