The fourth and final CASS training of the Erasmus+ KA220 project “Youth4CliMed / Climate Change Awareness in the Mediterranean from a Youth Perspective” was held in İzmir, Türkiye, from 11 to 17 October 2026.

The training was coordinated by DEHUKAM, hosted by Dokuz Eylül University (Türkiye), and supported by project partners PAP/RAC (Croatia), FISPMED (Italy), and Abat Oliba CEU University (Spain).

The programme focused on youth engagement in climate action and the environmental challenges facing the Mediterranean. Prof. Dr. Şükrü Turan Beşiktepe from Dokuz Eylül University delivered a session on climate literacy, while Margherita Poles from FISPMED addressed environmental rights, climate justice, and youth participation.

Dr. Alperen Furkan Taş, senior researcher at DEHUKAM, delivered training on climate advocacy and digital action. Jesús López González from Abat Oliba CEU University covered community engagement and youth-led local action. Veronique Evers and Ante Ivčević from PAP/RAC addressed policy dialogue and youth representation in climate decision-making, while Lalie Aussibal facilitated interactive sessions throughout the programme.

Building on these sessions, participants jointly prepared and presented a Youth Declaration for a Climate-Resilient Mediterranean, setting out their priorities and recommendations for the region.

At the end of the programme, trainers and partner representatives presented certificates to the participants. This final CASS training supported young people in developing proposals and practical approaches to climate action in the Mediterranean.