ECO-generations. Wetlands - water, life, climate
05.01.2023
The Minister of Climate and Environment, with the support of the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management, as the Operator of the Environment, Energy and Climate Change Programme, informs about the conclusion of a contract for co-financing the project “ECO-generations. Wetlands - water, life, climate”.
The project beneficiary is “The Earth and People” Foundation.
About the project
The project received funding in the call for proposals for Activities related to the protection of the environment and ecosystems carried out by the NGOs under the Environment, Energy and Climate Change Programme, in the area of Environmental status of ecosystems improved.
The total cost is approximately EUR 220 thousand (PLN 950 thousand) and the requested amount of funding is approximately EUR 200 thousand (PLN 860 thousand).
It is co-financed in 90% by the Environment, Energy and Climate Change Programme of the European Economic Area Financial Mechanism (of which 85% comes from the EEA Financial Mechanism and 15% from the national budget).
The project aims to raise the environmental awareness of local communities about the ecosystem services of wetlands. Intergenerational educational activities in the form of lectures or workshops will be carried out in 30 towns in Poland and Atna in Norway in the local Universities of the Third Age and schools. Through such activities, it is possible to use the knowledge of young people and seniors to achieve a sustainable future for future generations.
Partnership
The project is conducted with Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences.
Implementation period
The agreement for the project's co-financing was signed on 14th December 2021 and the planned completion date is April 2024.
Project website
Wetlands = water, life, climate
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