Eco-Anxiety & Climate Resilience Workshop Tree Planting Action Bird Feeders for Urban Biodiversity Target Group : young people aged 18-29, from different European countries participating in an international youth mobility activity
Duration: One morning for each activity from June to September 2026
Theme: A three-part environmental initiative supported by KEAN combining open dialogue on eco-anxiety, planting trees, and caring for local wildlife with bird feeders
Location: Selianitika - Athens -Larisa, Greece
Why it matters? it empowers young people to turn climate concerns into resilience, creativity, and practical action for a healthier environment How it works? It works through the creation of a safe, participatory space where young people can openly explore climate emotions, share experiences, and develop positive ways to respond to environmental challenges. Through creative workshops, peer discussions, and hands-on activities such as building bird feeders, tree planting, participants turn their concerns into practical environmental action. The approach combines emotional wellbeing, intercultural exchange, and environmental learning, encouraging young people to take ownership of their ideas and actions.
Communication & Promotion Documentation through photos. Sharing results through the associated communication channels. Tips (Lessons learned) Create a safe space for open discussion about climate emotions. Combine creative and hands-on activities with environmental learning. Encourage peer exchange, intercultural dialogue, and teamwork. Give young people ownership to develop their own solutions.
Cost snapshot The activities were implemented with minimal costs, relying mainly on existing resources, partner support, and participant engagement making them accessible, low-cost, and easy to replicate. Quick Results The activities engaged more than 30 young people in discussions, creative activities, and hands-on environmental action. Participants strengthened their understanding of climate emotions, urban biodiversity, and practical sustainability while developing teamwork, creativity, and intercultural exchange. The initiatives also encouraged young people to turn environmental concerns into positive, concrete action. Expected Impact short-term and long-term Short term: Increased environmental awareness, emotional resilience, teamwork, and intercultural exchange, with young people gaining practical tools to respond positively to climate challenges. Long term: Greater youth engagement in environmental action, stronger climate resilience, and the development of lasting sustainable habits and a sense of responsibility for local biodiversity and the environment.
Testimony from Alexandros “We had the chance to build bird feeders and watch the city’s birds come and eat up close, which made us especially happy. Change doesn’t always start with something big. Sometimes all it takes is a conversation about what’s stressing us out and a small act of caring for the world around us.”