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Climate Action
Supporting environmental sustainability and climate resilience in rural communities.
02 — About
About the project
Why does this project matter?
The Challenge
Why does this project matter?
Rural communities are among the territories most affected by climate change. At the same time, older generations possess a wealth of traditional knowledge about water management, agriculture, biodiversity and sustainable living practices.
Unfortunately, this knowledge is often overlooked in climate planning processes.
RURAL SECAPS seeks to bridge this gap by creating opportunities for seniors to participate actively in local climate action initiatives while strengthening their green and digital competences.
Our Mission
Bringing experience into climate action
- Empower seniors to participate in local Climate Action Plans.
- Strengthen green and digital skills among older adults.
- Preserve and promote traditional environmental knowledge.
- Create innovative learning opportunities in rural areas.
- Encourage active citizenship and community participation.
- Foster collaboration between rural communities across Europe.
Objectives
Main Objective
To empower elderly people in rural communities through educational approaches that strengthen green and digital competences and support their participation in local climate action initiatives.
Specific Objectives
- Develop educational resources on Climate Action Plans.
- Improve green and digital competences among seniors.
- Create participatory methodologies based on citizen science.
- Integrate traditional and local knowledge into climate action.
- Promote transnational exchange of experiences between rural seniors.
- Strengthen cooperation and innovation among partner organisations.
Priorities
Erasmus+ priorities addressed
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Adult Education
Improving the competences of educators and adult learning professionals.
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Innovative Learning Spaces
Creating inclusive and participatory environments for lifelong learning.
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Inclusion & Participation
Encouraging active citizenship and community engagement among older adults.
Target Groups
Who benefits?
- 01 Senior citizens living in rural areas.
- 02 Adult education professionals.
- 03 Community facilitators and trainers.
- 04 Local authorities working on Climate Action Plans.
- 05 Rural organisations and community groups.
- 06 Stakeholders interested in sustainable development and active ageing.
Impact
Expected impact
RURAL SECAPS will help rural seniors become recognised contributors to climate action while preserving valuable traditional knowledge. The project will strengthen intergenerational learning, support active citizenship, improve environmental awareness and create innovative educational approaches that can be replicated across Europe.