Vision and Goals

The Youth Climate Academy aimed to:

• Equip participants with essential knowledge about climate change, biodiversity, and environmental challenges in Lebanon.
• Foster advocacy and action-oriented thinking to tackle critical environmental issues, such as waste and water management, degrowth, and wildfire prevention.
• Cultivate leadership, communication, and planning skills to empower participants as future climate advocates.

Through this Academy, TERRE Liban and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung sought to establish a network of youth climate champions who would lead grassroots initiatives and collaborate with communities, municipalities, and organizations to drive tangible environmental change.

Activities and Highlights

The three-day Academy featured an intensive and interactive program, combining theoretical sessions with hands-on experiences:

• Educational Workshops: Comprehensive sessions on climate change, environmental legislation, green policing, and sustainable municipal practices, led by prominent facilitators, trainers, and experts.
• The Climate Fresk Soirée: An engaging workshop that creatively explored the science of climate change and its impacts, fostering group reflection and action.
• Advocacy and Communication Training: Participants learned to craft impactful messages and campaigns for effective environmental advocacy.
• Wildfire Intervention Demonstration: A practical session showcasing techniques and strategies for wildfire prevention and emergency response, conducted by TERRE Liban in collaboration with specialized trainers.
• Cultural and Social Activities: Evenings featured singing and dancing to environmental songs, strengthening bonds among participants while celebrating Lebanon’s natural heritage.
• A Meeting with the Ambassador of Environmental Peace: Participants were inspired by TERRE Liban’s ambassador, who shared their vision for peaceful coexistence with nature and community-driven action.