Ecogenia’s two-week onboarding in Litochoro, Greece, trains youth in climate corps culture, forestry, disaster management, and climate action, with the summer 2025 cohort completing service in mt. Olympus National Park.
- circular economy | environmental impact | management of resources | waste management
- Tuesday 10 June 2025, 08:00 - Friday 20 June 2025, 15:00 (CEST)
- Litochoro, Greece
Practical information
- When
- Tuesday 10 June 2025, 08:00 - Friday 20 June 2025, 15:00 (CEST)
- Where
- Agiou Nikolaou 15,602 00 Litochoro, Greece
- Languages
- Greek
- Part of
- Website
- Event website
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Description
As part of EU Green Week 2025, this action-oriented training event will focus on sustainable development and climate resilience. Set in Litochoro, Greece, at the foothills of Mount Olympus, it will bring together young Greeks to tackle climate challenges and implement solutions as part of the 2025 sustainable forestry & disaster management service project in Mount Olympus.
Key topics:
Our training is built around three pillars:
- Sustainable forestry: practical techniques for climate mitigation.
- Disaster management: preparedness, response, and wildfire management.
- Climate action: solutions for local and global sustainability, including circular economy strategies.
Objectives:
- Equip participants with skills to implement climate action.
- Explore sustainable forestry’s role in climate mitigation.
- Provide expert insights on disaster management and response.
Target audience: young Greeks interested in environmental sustainability, climate change, disaster management, and community development.
Format:
- Workshops: interactive sessions on forestry, disaster risk reduction, and climate planning.
- Expert talks: keynotes and panel discussions.
- Field activities: excursions to areas impacted by climate change.
Notable speakers & activities:
Speakers and activities for 2025 are to be determined, but past sessions have included experts on waste management, regenerative agriculture, sustainable product design, and energy communities. Ecogenia aims to expose participants to diverse climate-related topics, highlighting the broad opportunities in sustainability.
At Ecogenia, we believe 'every job is a climate job'. Regardless of academic background, every participant has a role in advancing climate solutions.
Why join?
This event will challenge attendees to think critically, gain hands-on experience, and walk away with practical skills to drive climate action in their communities. Join us in building a greener, more resilient future - connecting science, policy, and communities for lasting impact!