TC “Mediation and Advocacy”
Summary
Mediation and Advocacy Competences and Tactics for Sustainable Futures responds to the sustainable needs. For six working days in Vienna, 32 youth workers from Austria, Croatia, France, Italy, Latvia, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt and Lebanon learn environmental mediation, climate conflict analysis and advocacy by doing: role-plays, case studies from their own countries, design thinking, an immersive simulation and a study visit to the United Nations in Vienna. They leave with a set of ready-to-use tools, a local follow-up plan and a network of peers across Europe and the South Mediterranean.
Location: Vienna, Austria
Dates: 10. - 17. 11. 2026.
Application: Active
Main objectives:
Strengthen youth workers’ capacity to bring climate justice into their work, turning complex environmental issues into accessible and engaging learning for young people.
Equip youth workers with environmental mediation and climate conflict transformation tools they can use with young people and communities.
Develop peaceful advocacy skills – non-violent communication, negotiation, stakeholder mapping and campaign planning – so that young people can make their voices heard safely and effectively.
Participant profile:
Croatian residency
18+ years old
youth worker or actively involved in the work of an organization
wants to improve their knowledge of sustainability
wants to learn new skills, methods, and tools
can communicate in English on a sufficient level
the project is fully financed by the European Commission as part of the Erasmus+ Programme
cost of food, accommodation and travel (up to 285€) is fully covered!
you can apply for the project until the 28th of October at 12.00!