Lights, Camera,Action for the Planet | 22–30 September 2025 | Latvia

Lights, Camera, Action for the Planet

22–30 September 2025

Sigulda, Krimulda, Latvia

Training Course

About the project:

Lights, Camera, Action for the Planet: Using Cinema to Inspire Environmental Change. The project "Lights, Camera, Action for the Planet" was born from the recognition that environmental education and youth engagement must evolve to meet the realities of today's digital era.

Why This Project?

The challenges posed by climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion are pressing, yet traditional approaches to educating young people about these issues often fail to captivate their interest or inspire meaningful action. Many youth workers struggle to find effective methods to engage young audiences in sustainability discussions, as conventional educational tools can seem distant and uninspiring.

Young people often find sustainability topics abstract or overwhelming. In contrast, cinema and digital storytelling offer a powerful means of translating complex environmental challenges into relatable, emotionally compelling narratives. Digital media has become an integral part of young people's lives, shaping the way they learn, interact, and advocate for change.

Participant Profile

• 4 Cypriot resident/Citizen who can travel and participate all the dates of the project.

• Are 18+ years old

• Youth workers, educators, or trainers active in non-formal education and youth engagement.

• Have a strong interest in environmental issues, sustainability, and climate action.

• Are motivated to explore filmmaking, storytelling, and media literacy as educational tools.

• Are open to international cooperation, sharing ideas, and working in a team.

• Are committed to applying what they learn in their own community or youth work context.

• Can communicate in English and participate fully in the course.

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The project is funded by Erasmus+