Rising Waters
About Rising Waters
The Rising Waters: Youth for Climate and Water Justice project was an Erasmus+ Youth Exchange focused on climate change, water justice and environmental sustainability. Taking place in Venice, Italy, the project brought together young people through non-formal education, workshops and collaborative activities exploring sea-level rise, flooding, pollution, circular economy, water conservation and sustainable lifestyles, while encouraging active citizenship and the co-creation of a Youth Charter on Water and Climate Resilience.
Main Objectives
- Raised awareness of the connection between climate change and water justice;
- Increased young people’s understanding of challenges such as sea-level rise, flooding, pollution and water scarcity;
- Equipped participants with practical tools and skills to take environmental action at local level;
- Promoted sustainable lifestyles, including responsible consumption, waste reduction, water conservation and sustainable mobility;
- Strengthened international cooperation and intercultural learning between young people from different countries;
- Encouraged active citizenship and youth participation in environmental and climate-related issues;
- Co-created a Youth Charter/Declaration on Water and Climate Resilience, reflecting the ideas and proposals developed by participants;
- Supported the dissemination and sustainability of project results through local awareness activities, digital content and youth ambassador actions.
Project Overview
Funding programme: Erasmus+ Youth Exchange
Reference: 2025-3-IT03-KA152-YOU-000383000
Period: 01/2026 to 12/2026
Location: Venice, Italy
Partners:
Coordinator – Kizil Elma APS – Italy
Partner – Asociatia Stem4ro – Romania
Partner – Umbrella Youth Group – Türkiye
Partner – Sport Evolution Alliance – Portugal
Partner – Terra Avanza – Spain
Total budget of the project: 30.218,00 €