Marine Litter-Free Adriatic Sea- Education for Active Youth Participation
Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaDescription
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Jointly organized public events across borders (EN)
Trained educators for the implementation of the participatory environmental educational program(EN)
Cross-border conference for strengthening the capacities and networking of educational institutions and organizations in the coastal area of Adriatic Sea (EN)
Thematic information
Priority: (VI-A_I-Hr_2) Green and resilient shared environment
Priority specific objective: RSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution
Priority policy objective (Interreg specific objective): PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility
Type of intervention: 079 Nature and biodiversity protection, natural heritage and resources, green and blue infrastructure
Partners (3)
Lead Partner: Udruga za prirodu, okoliš i održivi razvoj Sunce
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 999810526
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 17644269011
Address: Obala hrvatskog narodnog preporoda, 21000 Split, Croatia
Legal status: private
Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs
Website: http://www.sunce-st.org
Total budget: EUR 139 422.40
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 111 537.92
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 27 884.48
- Ekonomska i upravna škola
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Name: Ekonomska i upravna škola
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 943966074
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 65481283003
Address: Vukovarska , 21000 Split, Croatia
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Education/training centre and school
Website: http://ss-ekonomskaiupravna-st.skole.hr/skola
Total budget: EUR 17 624.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 14 099.20
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 3 524.80
- IIS Marco Polo Liceo Artistico Venezia
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Name: IIS Marco Polo Liceo Artistico Venezia
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 922803293
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 80011910272
Address: Dorsoduro, 30123 Venezia, Italy
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Education/training centre and school
Website: https://www.iismarcopololiceoartisticovenezia.edu.it/
Total budget: EUR 63 360.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 63 360.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 100.00%
Contractors:
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Name: C.V.V. di Bolzonella Bertilla
VAT registration or tax identification number: 03970930271 -
Name: Tofelis Sas
VAT registration or tax identification number: 03308540271 -
Name: Lyra Srl
VAT registration or tax identification number: 04645600273
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Name: C.V.V. di Bolzonella Bertilla
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Lead partner
Project partner
Summary
Project acronym: ML-FREE
Project ID: ITHR0400249
Project start date: 2023-08-01
Project end date: 2024-12-31
Project status: closed
Relevant linked projects:
- Practical-Active-Together-Interdisciplinary! (PAZI) – Service-learning programs for the environment and sustainable development; funded under the Operational Program “Effective Human Resources” 2014–2020 by the European Social Fund (EN) | Sunce was the lead partner. The overall goal of the PAZI! project was to increase awareness on the importance of adopting and applying knowledge and skills, civic engagement and cross-sectoral environmental protection cooperation. Through the project service-learning programs, in cooperation with four faculties of the University of Split (Faculty of Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences), were developed. Proposed project will build on experience and knowledge gained in development and implementation of the service-learning program in partnership with educational institutions. We will use experience for monitoring of the educational program and capacity building. Already established contacts and network of experts in service-learning in Croatia, as well as international, will be used to make more qualitative educational program as well as final conference. (EN), „Rijeke znanja (Rivers of knowledge) - Strengthening the capacity of civil society organizations for the Promotion of STEM”, founded by the European Social Fund. (EN) | Sunce is the partner on the project to the Croatian Natural Science Society from Zagreb, acting as a lead. The overall goal of the project “Rijeke znanja” is to build the capacity of civil-society organizations to implement science promotion activities, especially in the field of physics, chemistry and environmental protection. In this project, educators from Sunce participated in education for the popularization of science (STEM) and improved their management skills. We will use the knowledge we have acquired in the training sessions for the popularization of science, the methods we have learned and the skills we have acquired in education with young people and in designing an educational program. In addition, the acquired knowledge will help us to be a mentor for youth in the creation of their projects. (EN), 2020–2022 Sustainable Student Companies in Croatian High Schools – Green Companies Promote Sustainable Entrepreneurial Thinking and Action of Young People in Croatia; in partnership with the German institution Deutsche Gesellschaft für Umwelterziehung (DGU), financed by the German foundation for environmental protection/The Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) (EN) | Sunce was the partner to German organization Deutsche Gesellschaft für Umwelterziehung (DGU). The overall goal of the project was to integrated sustainability into the field of student entrepreneurship as well to promote sustainable entrepreneurial spirit in high schools in Croatia. Through this project, three different schools participated in the created educational program. As a part of the project, students had to design an innovative product that would be competitive in the labor market. The knowledge we have acquired to work with young people of different educational institutions, and methods that we have been used in working with them, will also help us to implement proposed project. Also, due to the implementation of the project during the COVID-19 crisis, we built our knowledge and skills in using of digital teaching methods. Digital teaching methods will be used to connect the two schools regularly, and in interactive way, during the process of development and implementation of the educational program. (EN), 2018–2020 ML-REPAIR (Reducing and Preventing, an Integrated Approach to Marine Litter Management in the Adriatic Sea) funded under the 2014–2020 Interreg V-A, Italy-Croatia CBC Program. (EN) | Sunce is the partner on the project to the CA Foscari Faculty, University of Venice acting as a lead. The overall goal of the ML-REPAIR project was to prevent and reduce the incineration and spraying of waste in the Adriatic Sea. Some of the activities of this project were researching educational tools to encourage positive changes in attitudes and behaviour towards marine litter and pollution in general, among future generations in the local community (younger population). Also, the goal was to reduce marine litter through a participatory approach, improving cooperation between all stakeholders while raising the awareness of the local community and tourists, and providing data and innovative tools to decision makers. Through the proposed project, we will use the knowledge and experience gained by these activities. We will use the scientific facts that we obtained in this project and the methods that proved to be effective to bring the involved students and teachers closer to the challenges posed by marine litter as an environmental problem. (EN), 2020 - 2022. For Plastic Free Croatian Islands; founded by Beyond Plastic Med foundation (EN) | Sunce was the lead partner. The overall goal of the project was to contribute to the reduction of the use of single-use plastics, as well as to reduction of plastic pollution in the Adriatic and therefore the Mediterranean Sea. This has been achieved by implementing sustainable waste management measures based on the principles of reducing, reusing, recycling in the municipality of Sali on the island Dugi otok and Stari Grad on the island Hvar. As a result of this project, two plastic-free plans were created and adopted by the city and municipality that participated as partners in the project. Along with the implementation of this plan, we educated tourists and the local communities through public events and forums. Also, we organized the first conference on the topic of marine litter in Croatia, where we gathered the international scientific community, educational institutions, utility companies, private companies and organizations who works in the environmental and nature protection. The knowledge and skills gained will also be used for the organization of the final conference of the proposed project. In addition, the contacts we made and the experience gained in advocating with decision makers will be used in this proposal. (EN), 2020–2021 Plastic smart cities Croatia; founded by WWF Mediterranean (EN) | Sunce was the Croatian partner to WWF Mediterranean. The overall goal of the project was to reduce own plastic footprint (by stopping the use of single-use plastics and improving the waste plastic management system) in accordance with WWF’s Plastic Smart City initiative. This project was a part of Mediterranean Marine Initiative (MMI) actions plan to improve protection and environmental conservation of the Mediterranean area. In Croatia, the cities of Trogir and Dubrovnik participated, joining other cities from this global initiative, one of which is Venice. As a result of this project, two plastic-free plans for cities of Dubrovnik and Trogir were created. Through the initiative, we relate to the best solutions from all over the world. The experiences and contacts we have gained, as well as the cities that were involved in this project, will serve us as an example of good practice that we can show to students. Students will have the opportunity to research examples of good practice that have reduced their pressure on the marine ecosystem and will be able contribute to this global initiative through their local projects. (EN), FAIRSEA – Fisheries in the Adriatic Region – a Shared Ecosystem Approach – 2014–2020 Interreg V-A, Italy – Croatia CBC Program (EN) | Sunce is the partner on the project to the Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e Geofisica Sperimentale – OGS acting as a lead. The central focus of the FAIRSEA project was the fisheries sector, an important economic activity in the Adriatic Sea with a strong cultural, social and economic role in regional coastal communities. The overall project goal was to enhance the conditions for implementing innovative approaches for the sustainable management of the Adriatic Sea fisheries. This is achieved thanks to the exchange of knowledge and the sharing of good practices between partners and beyond. One of the activities was the design of a series of seminars related to fisheries for secondary schools and students. These seminar series included the theoretical workshop, fieldwork and a practical workshop. One of the schools involved in this project was a partner school (Economic and Administrative School). Good cooperation and communication that we had with the school will be used in the proposed project. (EN), 2020 Actions to clean up marine litter – Sunce’s Service for the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development (EN) | The goal of this project was to create a protocol for the implementation of cleaning actions and simplified monitoring for marine waste. To get the necessary information, we organized 21 cleaning actions in seven Croatian counties that have access to the sea. Our knowledge and experience will be shared and used by students and teachers, especially if they decided that their youth pilot actions will be marine litter clean-up. We will provide them with a prepared protocol according to which they can organize it. (EN), 2016–2018 Students Learn About Civic Engagement – Service-Learning in Nature and Environmental Protection; in partnership with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Umwelterziehung (DGU), financed by the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU) (EN) | Sunce was the Croatian partner to DGU. The overall goal of this project was to encourage civic engagement and strengthen public awareness with a focus on nature and environmental protection. Through this project, we organized a study trip for the teachers of the four faculties of University of Split with the aim of transferring knowledge and designed a service-learning program. Service-learning program was implemented for 16 students from involved faculties. We will use the knowledge and experience in designing a participative educational program based on service-learning, experience in working with young people and organizing a study trip. (EN), 2021–2022 School Botanical Garden of Mediterranean Plants; funded by the Agency for Mobility and EU Programs within the EU program of the European Solidarity Corps (EN) | The project was prepared and implemented by five young people under the mentoring of an educator from Sunce. The project goal was to raise awareness of primary school students and teachers about the issue of environmental pollution, the importance of solidarity and sustainable development through education and active participation in the construction of the garden. Also, one of the goals is to teach the participants of the project about an alternative way of living in harmony with nature. The active involvement of students in the process of building the school garden was the backbone of this project. The methods we used in this project to actively involve students will be implemented in proposed project and in our work with young people. (EN), “Packaging sustainable” (EN) | Internal project at the Marco Polo High School which aimed to develop ideas for industrial design of sustainable packaging. Types of materials that can be used from the perspective of a circular economy and circularity of material flows were observed. (EN), “Pro Competencies for More Successful Lifelong Learning“, Erasmus+ KA1 2020–2022 (EN) | Project of the Economic and Administrative School. Students who participated in the project independently and with understanding all acquired theoretical knowledge applied in practice, successfully promoted the school and contributed to the ethnic attractiveness of the vocational interest. The experiences they have gained will be used to make international partnerships and increase motivation. (EN), “Entrepreneurial Eco-Learning“ (EN) | Project of the Economic and Administrative School. This initiative was a collaboration with the local community as important stakeholders, where students learned how to find a place in the labour market with an entrepreneurial mindset and an emphasis on environmental care. Students will use this knowledge for the implementation of pilot projects. (EN)
Total budget/expenditure: EUR 220 406.40
Total EU funding (amount): EUR 176 325.12
Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 84.88%
Co-financing sources:
- ERDF: Amount, EUR 176 325.12. Co-financing rate, 84.88%.
- Others: Amount, EUR 12 672.00.
Investments, deliverables, policy contributions
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Deliverables:
- Review of educational programs on environmental education and active participation in partner school
- Report on assessment of the level of youth environmental awareness and knowledge
- Online cross-border workshop for sharing experiences
- Online cross-border meetings
- Methodological scheme for the implementation of the joint cross-border educational program
- Seminar series for students
- Study trips on marine litter and the principle of reducing waste
- Youth pilot actions implemented in Croatia and Italy
- Articles on the youth pilot projects
- Media announcements on the youth pilot projects
- Report on evaluation of implemented cross-border educational program
- Integration and follow up plans
- The web page of the conference and agenda
- Follow up report of the final conference
- Communication material
- Announcements on the conference and conference conclusions
Contribution to wider strategies and policies:
- EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The project contributes to EUSAIR and considers different needs pointed out in the Acton Plan adopted in 2014. It’s in line with Pillar 3: Environmental quality. The project, its educational program for youth as well as educational and awareness-raising activities, contribute to two specific objectives for this pillar: to ensure a good environmental and ecological status of the marine and coastal environment by 2020, in line with the relevant EU acquis and the ecosystem approach of the Barcelona Convention, and to improve waste management by reducing waste flows to the sea and to reduce nutrient flows and other pollutants to the rivers and the sea.
- EuropeanGreenDeal European Green Deal acknowledges that Europe’s seas, oceans, and environment are a source of natural and economic wealth and need to be protected to ensure they continue sustaining us in the future. Project relevant European Green Deal priorities are protecting our biodiversity and ecosystems and improving waste management. The foundation of EU waste management is the five-step “waste hierarchy”, established in the Waste Framework Directive. It establishes an order of preference for managing and disposing of waste. Prevention and reduce of production of the waste is the priority. Education of youth and educators on the topic of marine litter and waste prevention will contribute to these priorities.
- Other The project will directly contribute to the implementation of the European Union Council’s strategic framework of a European cooperation in Education and Training (ET 2020), and all common objectives: make lifelong learning and mobility a reality – teachers involved in development and implementation of the educational program but also other stakeholders involved in the final conference will have an opportunity to strengthen their skills and knowledge; improve the quality and efficiency of education and training – participative learning methods will be exchanged and used; promote equity, social cohesion and active citizenship – active citizenship is an ultimate goal of the educational program and social cohesion will be built through cross-border cooperation; enhance creativity and innovation, including entrepreneurship, at all levels of education and training – the youth will have opportunity to use creativity and innovation in development and implementation of their pilot projects in the local communities.
- Other The UN Sustainable Development Goals:
- 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the heart of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The project contributes to the three goals:
- Goal 4. Qualiy education, in detail target 4.7. By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, and, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, peace and non-violence culture, global citizenship and the appreciation of cultural diversity and culture’s contribution to sustainable development.
- Goal 12 Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns; specifically target 12.5 By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse and target 12.8. By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature.
- Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources, specifically target 14.1 By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.
- The educational program will provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge about the problem of marine litter and waste prevention. It will also rely on solutions to problems and will involve young people in the learning process itself and encourage them to engage in activities that, at least locally, will be an answer to the marine pollution and waste prevention challenges they face.
- Other EU Youth Strategy:
- The project contributes to the three core areas of the EU Youth Strategy – Engage, Connect and Empower.
- It directs to achieve two of the 11 European Youth Goals:
- 8. “Quality Learning” – to improve different forms of learning, the project will ensure that young people have access to citizenship education attained through community-based experiences, in order to promote active civil participation in environmental protection. The educational program will be based on participatory and cooperative methods to develop skills that include critical and analytical thinking and creativity.
- 10. “Sustainable Green Europe” – through participation in the educational programme, the project will ensure that young people know the effect of their actions on the environment. It will empower young people to act as agents of change for environmental and sustainable development. The project will increase cross-border cooperation to raise awareness on the principle of waste prevention, unnecessary consumption and finally it will support and strengthen opportunities for young people to volunteer in the environmental sector.
Programme Common Output Indicator:
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RCO 085 - Participations in joint training schemes, Measurement unit:
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RCO 115 - Public events across borders jointly organised, Measurement unit:
Delivered output indicator(s):
- (RCO85) Participations in joint training schemes: 25.0
- (RCO115) Public events across borders jointly organised: 1.0
Programme Common Result Indicator:
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RCR 081 - Completions of joint training schemes, Measurement unit:
Delivered result indicator(s):
- (RCR81) Completion of joint training schemes: 25.0
Project part of European Union Macro-Regional or Sea Basin Strategy: EUSAIR
EUSAIR Priority (Policy) area / Horizontal action:
EUSAIR Degree of compliance:
Information regarding the data in keep.eu on the programme financing this project
Financing programme
2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-Croatia
Last month that data in keep.eu was retrieved from the Programme's website or received from the Programme
2024-11-26
No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)
76 / 76 (100%)
No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)
468 / 468 (100%)
Notes on the data
Source of estimation of the number of projects as of 2025-03-17: Website of the programme
Method for estimating the number of partners as of 2025-03-17.