Empowering Youth for a Water-Smart Future: Experiential Learning and Policy Innovation
Tue, 19 Nov
|EESC
Volonteurope This evening reception will showcase peer and experiential learning in addressing 21st-century challenges, resulting from the FLOW Horizon project.
Time & Location
19 Nov 2024, 17:00 – 19:00
EESC, Rue Belliard 99/101, 1040 Bruxelles, Belgium
About the event
Join Volonteurope for an evening reception and dynamic discussion centred on the FLOW Horizon project, which highlights the power of peer and experiential learning in addressing critical 21st-century challenges. This event will showcase young voices who have actively participated in the FLOW project, sharing their experiences and insights on water's pivotal role in EU policies. We will explore how youth-led initiatives can drive innovation in water management and contribute to a more resilient and sustainable Europe, aligning with the broader goals of the European Citizens' Initiative for a Water-Smart Europe.
The event aligns with the overarching theme of "21st Century Challenges for the Teaching Profession" by emphasizing the role of innovative educational approaches like peer and experiential learning in equipping young people to tackle global challenges, particularly in the domain of water management. By integrating real-world experiences and youth engagement in policy discussions, the event addresses the need for…
Schedule
10 minutesOpening “Water-smart future – our road from FLOW to here” – Piotr Sadowski
10 minutesVideo message: Javi Lopez MEP