Rural-Urban Green Connections

This badge is awarded for completing the Green Connections – Bridging Rural and Urban Sustainability Practices activity. By immersing yourself in nature and collaborating on sustainability projects that bridge rural and urban perspectives, you’ve demonstrated environmental awareness, initiative, and a commitment to eco-friendly practices. Through hands-on experiences and collaborative efforts, you’ve helped foster a deeper appreciation for rural and urban sustainability practices, inspiring positive environmental actions in both settings.
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Skills and competencies gained (aligned with the EntreComp framework):
Spotting opportunities (connected to EntreComp 1.1 competence): You identified opportunities to integrate rural sustainability practices into urban settings and vice versa, creating impactful environmental initiatives.
Sustainable thinking (related to EntreComp 3.5 Learning through experience competence): You promoted eco-friendly practices, supporting a long-term commitment to environmental sustainability and respect for natural resources.
Mobilising others (connected to EntreComp 2.5 competence): By engaging directly with nature and sustainability practices, you apply knowledge through real-world experiences, fostering meaningful environmental impact.
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Earning this badge demonstrates your role as a Green Connections Champion, committed to fostering environmental responsibility and bridging rural and urban communities through sustainable practices. You have shown leadership, adaptability, and environmental awareness, contributing to the European Youth Goal #6: Moving Rural Youth Forward. Cities of Learning Network partners value badge earner's efforts and contributions and issue this badge after reviewing the provided evidence.

Märgi saamiseks tuleb lõpetada 2 ülesannet

Ülesanded

Task no.1

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Rural nature immersion day:
Task: Partner with urban youth to plan a day trip to a rural area where participants can experience sustainable natural practices, such as composting, organic gardening, or conservation efforts.
Evidence: Submit photos or a summary of the event, including activities undertaken, participant feedback, and insights gained about rural sustainability.

Task no.2

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Sustainability toolkit:
Task: Collaborate with urban peers to create a toolkit that offers adaptable green practices for rural and urban settings, such as waste reduction, water conservation, and eco-friendly gardening.
Evidence: Provide a copy of the toolkit, reflections on its development, and how it promotes sustainability across communities.

Task no.3

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Community Garden Project:
Task: Create a community garden with urban youth using rural gardening techniques. Use the garden to share sustainable practices and engage the community in food production and environmental education.
Evidence: Submit photos or a summary of the garden project detailing its setup, eco-friendly techniques, and community impact.

Activities

Green Ties – Rural-Urban Sustainability

Roots and Routes – A Journey Between Rural and Urban Life

Organisatsioon

Network of Cities and Regions of Learning

Badgecraft käitab veebi taristut Õppimise linnade ja regioonide jaoks. Euroopa konsortsium arendab seda platvormi kaasrahastusega Euroopa Liidu programmist Erasmus+.