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Jelgava Municipality Students Participate in Erasmus+ Project "Protect Your Nature, Protect Your Future"

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Students from Aizupe Elementary School in Jelgava Municipality, Latvia, along with teachers, participated in the Erasmus+ project "Protect Your Nature, Protect Your Future" in Greece from May 4 to 9. The project involved 113 students and 22 teachers from five countries, including Turkey, Latvia, Germany, Italy, and Greece. The mobility activities included cultural events, educational workshops, and experiential activities focused on environmental issues, biodiversity, and climate change.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Erasmus+ project "Protect Your Nature, Protect Your Future" aimed to raise awareness about environmental issues, biodiversity, and climate change among students from different countries.
  • The project involved 113 students and 22 teachers from five countries: Turkey, Latvia, Germany, Italy, and Greece.
  • The mobility activities included cultural events, educational workshops, and experiential activities, such as beach cleaning, composting, and beekeeping.
  • The project highlights the importance of protecting marine biodiversity, climate change mitigation, and the role of robotics in environmental monitoring.
  • Students participated in experiential activities, such as planting seasonal plants, creating eco-friendly crafts, and learning about traditional dances and nature.
  • The project emphasizes the need for cooperation and human relationships in addressing environmental challenges.

Statistics:

  • 113 students and 22 teachers from five countries participated in the Erasmus+ project "Protect Your Nature, Protect Your Future".
  • The project involved activities in Greece, including the city of Rafina, Andros Island, Megara, and Athens.
  • Students participated in 4 educational workshops at Rafina Gymnasium No. 1, focusing on coastal and marine biodiversity, artistic creation, traditional dances and nature, and educational robotics and the environment.

Sources:

  • "Protecting Your Nature, Protecting Your Future" Erasmus+ project ( Erasmus+ project number: 2023-1-EL01-KA210SCH000155609)
  • Jelgava Municipality news release (https://www.jelgava.lv/)
  • The Rafina-Pikermiou Crete Association (www.agale.gr)

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