🌍🇸🇮 Erasmus+ Participation Days in Slovenia – Circular Economy & the European Green Deal ♻️💡 Youth Action for a Greener, Smarter Europe! 🇪🇺🌱

Are you ready to shape Europe’s green future? 🌍✨
Join young changemakers from across Europe for the Participation Days in Ljubljana, Slovenia, exploring how the Circular Economy and the European Green Deal can transform our world!

Hosted within the Erasmus+ project Engaging Youth in a Digital Green Future 2.0 (EY-DGF 2.0), this dynamic training connects sustainability, youth leadership, and innovation through hands-on learning, design challenges, and field visits.

Together, we’ll learn how circular thinking, smart resource use, and community collaboration can build a cleaner, fairer, and more sustainable Europe! 🌱💬

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📅 Event Overview

Title: Participation Days – Circular Economy & the European Green Deal
Dates: 8–11 January 2026 (plus travel days)
Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia 🇸🇮
Application Deadline: 20 November 2025
Target Group: Youth aged 18–29 from partner countries 🇪🇸🇱🇹🇸🇮🇬🇷🇷🇸

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💡 About the Program

The Participation Days offer a unique 3-day experience for young people passionate about sustainability, green innovation, and European cooperation. 🌿

You’ll join peers from Slovenia, Greece, Serbia, Lithuania, and Spain to explore how circular practices — reuse, recycling, and mindful production — are reshaping Europe’s economy and society.

Through workshops, design labs, and real-life visits, participants will discover how youth can turn ideas into action and make the European Green Deal a reality at the local level.

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🧭 Program Highlights

Day 1 – Welcome & Circular Visioning
👋 Ice-breaking & introductions
🌍 Understanding circular economy principles
🧩 Mapping sustainability challenges in your community

Day 2 – Circular Transformation in Practice
🏭 Field visit to AquafilSLO – creators of ECONYL®, a textile fiber made from fishing nets & carpets
🧠 Design challenge: co-creating circular solutions

Day 3 – Sustainability in Everyday Life
🥗 Exploring how circularity connects to food, fashion, and tech
🎤 Sharing youth voices & green stories
📜 Closing ceremony with certificates

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🌱 Learning Methodology

💬 Field visits & real-world learning
🤝 Team challenges using design thinking
🎨 Workshops, storytelling, and peer exchange

You’ll also join a mandatory online preparatory session before traveling to Ljubljana, ensuring every participant is ready to contribute from day one!

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🎓 What You’ll Gain

✅ Deep understanding of circular economy & European Green Deal principles
✅ Practical tools to design green youth initiatives
✅ Enhanced skills in teamwork, communication & innovation
✅ International networking with like-minded peers
✅ Official participation certificate

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👥 Who Can Apply

Applicants must be:
• Aged 18–29
• Residents of Slovenia, Greece, Serbia, Lithuania, or Spain
• Motivated to take part in international sustainability projects
• Open-minded, creative, and ready to collaborate
• Comfortable communicating in English

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💸 Travel & Accommodation

✈️ Travel, meals, and accommodation fully covered under Erasmus+ guidelines
🏨 Lodging in shared rooms in Ljubljana
🍽️ Meals & program materials included
🧾 All selected participants will receive an Info Pack and access to an online course before arrival

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🔗 Application Details

🕒 Deadline: 20 November 2025
📄 Application Form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgtun3Gbiaavh6h9AGl8tjuDMGe9C6lDxhyik_hKaGbIhHeA/viewform

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