Name of ProjectDeveloping youth initiatives for sustainable developmentDuration of the action14 monthsObjectives of the actionOverall objective(s)- To develop youth implementation and follow-up mechanisms for awareness-raising on environment protection and sustainable development in the direction of EU policies.Specific objectives- To strengthen the youth implementation and follow-up mechanisms for awareness-raising on sustainable development,- To improve the dialogue between NGOs in the process of environment preservation.- To bring together NGOs active in the field of environment to share their experiences, information and perspectives within the European UnionPartner(s) & Legal StatusCentre Méditerranéen de l’Environnement (France), NGOSociety of Protection of Nature and Ecodevelopment (Greece), NGOTourist Association of Ohrid City Biljana (FYROM), NGOTarget group(s)NGOs, Youth, Women, MediaFinal beneficiariesLarger communities of East Anatolia (Turkey), L’Isle sur la Sorgue (France), Hrysoupolis (Greece) and Ohrid (FYROM)Estimated resultsBy the end of the project, most groups have developed a strong sense of sustainable development in the direction of EU policies. Through this project, the partners will set up a network of active engagement in finding solutions for the problem of environment protection. As they are the link between citizens they will be in position to contribute to sustainable development.NGOs will receive training on how to effectively exert influence on decision makers in the matters of sustainable development. Through a creative approach, youth will be introduced to the basic elements of sustainable development. Media will establish higher quality cooperation with NGOs and co-operators of the project, as well as acquire new knowledge in the field of EU policies on youth and environment.Main activitiesComprehensive educational campaigns, awareness-raising activities, contact-making seminars, study visits, internet forums, workshop-trainingsRegion covered by the ActionTurkey, France, Greece, FYROM