PDA GUARDIANS OF THE BLUE FOREST, Basse -Terre Guadelupe, Caribbean Sea 30/11 – 8/12/2026

-Terre,🌊 OPEN CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS

Project Name: GUARDIANS OF THE BLUE FOREST. Youth Eco-Citizenship for Seagrass & Mangrove Protection

Erasmus+ KA153YOU – Professional Development Activity

Dates: 30 of November 2026 – 8 of October 2026

Place: Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, Caribbean Sea, France

Who? 5 youth workers /teachers /educators /youths interested in Marine Biology and

Environment and will be able to spread the activities among youths.

ACPELIA and SKE Pissouri are looking for 5 youth workers/teachers/educators from Cyprus to participate in the Erasmus+ Professional Development Activity "Guardians of the Blue Forest – Youth Eco-Citizenship for Seagrass & Mangrove Protection", which will take place in Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe (France), from 30 November to 8 December 2026.

The Caribbean Sea hosts some of the world's most valuable marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows, mangrove forests, and coral reefs. These ecosystems provide habitats for countless species, protect coastlines, support local communities, and contribute significantly to climate regulation through carbon storage. Unfortunately, they are increasingly threatened by pollution, climate change, unsustainable tourism, and other human activities.

The project aims to equip youth workers with knowledge, tools, and non-formal education methodologies that can be used to raise awareness about marine conservation and environmental sustainability among young people. Through workshops, experiential learning, role play, storytelling, creative advocacy, biodiversity mapping, eco-footprint challenges, field visits, and intercultural exchange, participants will explore practical ways to become active advocates for environmental protection.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are looking for 5 motivated youth workers who:

•       Are actively involved in youth work, youth organisations, community initiatives, or non-formal education activities.

•       Have a genuine interest in environmental sustainability, biodiversity, climate action, marine conservation, eco-citizenship, or related topics.

•       Are willing to learn new non-formal education methods and environmental awareness tools.

•       Are motivated to organise dissemination and follow-up activities after the mobility.

•       Are interested in sharing the acquired knowledge with young people and local communities in Cyprus.

•       Are able to work in an international and intercultural environment.

Participants do not need to be environmental experts; however, a strong motivation to engage with the project's themes and contribute to environmental awareness initiatives is essential.

What Will Participants Gain?

🌱 Increased knowledge of marine ecosystems and environmental challenges.

🌍 New non-formal education tools and methodologies.

🤝 International networking and intercultural learning opportunities.

📢 Skills in environmental advocacy and awareness raising.

🎓 Youthpass Certificate.

Financial Conditions

Accommodation, meals, programme activities, and travel costs will be covered according to Erasmus+ Programme regulations.

How to Apply

If you interesting in this PDA please complete the following form: https://forms.gle/PaVsV2A9W69FeMsS7

Places are limited, and participants will be selected based on their motivation, interest in the project themes, and potential to multiply the project's impact within their communities. Always in such projects we are working with participants who are also closed to our organization.