The participants, aged between 18 and 30 years, will examine the
environmental, cultural and socio-economic impacts of climate
change on the Wadden Sea ecosystem, and use their experiences
and acquired knowledge to encourage their peers to become
environmentally responsible citizens. The training, organized by
the British Council in collaboration with experts from GRID-
Arendal and with the support of Youth in Action, is taking place
on Langeness, a low-lying island in the Schleswig-Holsteinisches
Wattenmeer National Park (Germany). By visiting the mudflats,
saltmarshes and other ecosystems of the island and surrounding
areas, the participants will learn about the challenges facing
the Wadden Sea and sustainable development in this complex
region. A major emphasis of the training is peer-to-peer
learning and networking. Together, the participants will share
and develop ideas to respond to the complex issues and
communicate their experiences through social media, newspapers
and film. Participants will be encour