Sustainability and rural development
Do you want to learn and participate in local environmental and rural development initiatives in the so-called empty Spain?
This is the project for you!
Take part in social initiatives that value rural life
With this project you will get to know projects and social initiatives in Spain. You will be able to see first hand how we can take inspiration from the rural people in order to find answers to global challenges. You will be able to carry out alternative activities such as a vegetable garden. At the same time you will learn about the responsible use of water resources, as a collective good that it is, and what food sovereignty means. You will also be able to participate in a bioconstruction workshop in which you will learn about the use of local materials and low environmental impact.
What does the experience include?
Location: Poza de la Sal (Burgos)
Accommodation: Volunteer residence.
Duration: 10 days (including arrival and departure days)
Dates: 18 – 27 July
Cost: 966€*
Age: 15 – 18
Climate
Action
Supporting the most vulnerable regions will contribute directly to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Sustainable cities and communities
You will learn how to contribute to the sustainable development of disadvantaged villages and populations. This knowledge is very valuable as you can always apply it in different circumstances.
Responsible production and consumption
Awareness of the environmental needs of the whole world, and in particular developing countries.
Life of terrestrial ecosystems
What will I learn from this program?
Target skills
– Discover, learn and participate in local projects and understand all the learning they bring us to have more sustainable ways of life, prevent future pandemics and natural disasters.
– Learn about initiatives for the responsible and community use of water resources.
– Learn what the circular economy is and how it works: a production and consumption model that involves sharing, reusing and recycling existing materials and products as often as possible.
– Experience life in an eco-village, how it works and its great contribution towards a fairer and more sustainable way of life
– Learn about organic vegetable gardens and their importance in terms of food sovereignty, understand how a consumption group works, as well as notions about the importance of consuming seasonal and regional products.
– Learn in a practical way about bioconstruction and its importance in terms of the low environmental impact it generates.
– Learn about what a local radio is and its vital importance as a means of cohesion and social participation in the rural environment.
– Learn what is responsible and sustainable grazing in the face of extensive models that are not respectful of ecological balance.
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