ECHO! - Strengthening eco-activism for emergency climate action

About this project

<p>Project "Echo!"&nbsp;is focused on the global and local problem of the deepening climate crisis and the insufficient capacity of civic initiatives and citizens in Croatia and the region to influence climate policies. There is a scientific and international political consensus on the urgency of radical change in all sectors, if we wish to avoid the catastrophic consequences of climate change in the coming decades. Croatia, which has not shown an understanding of the depth of this problem with its previous strategies and planned&nbsp;projects, will soon adopt key climate regulations for the future, within the European Green deal. Therefore, the main goal of the project is to build a dynamic and interconnected climate movement, which will use innovative methods to publicly advocate an urgent response to the climate crisis. The movement will consist of CSOs, informal activist groups and citizens of all ages, especially youth, as well as lawyers interested in the legal aspects of advocacy, who are all target groups of this project.<br> The main goals and activities in the project are:<br> • Build a dynamic and interconnected climate movement in the Republic of Croatia and the region, and strengthen local initiatives and CSOs for innovative public advocacy through trainings, labs, educational materials and a climate camp,<br> • Build and increase the capacity of activist groups, lawyers and informal initiatives and CSOs in Croatia and the region through education and training for active advocacy of climate change solutions<br> • Use the knowledge gained through these trainings and networking to implement national and local climate campaigns and use new activist methods to respond to key climate policies .</p>

Bilateral cooperation results

During the JEKA project, a summer camp for youth focused on activist methods and networking was held. This camp was a key activity aimed at strengthening the capacities of young activists, encouraging their engagement in the fight against climate change, and building long-lasting connections among young people involved in activism. Five partner organizations and five organizations from the region actively implement advocacy strategies and collaborate with local and national bodies, while informing at least 50% of their followers on social media and other communication channels with knowledge and updates.

Project partners

• Natur og Ungdom Donor project partner· Norway