On the 20th of April 2024, CEIPES ETS organised an event in collaboration with GiN, Plastic Free, FAI Giovani Palermo, Coltivare Bio Naturale Association, LAV Palermo and New GI.CA. Sport. This event was held in the “EcoMuseo Mare Memoria Viva” and represented a great occasion to celebrate International Earth Day through thematics related to environmental protection, climate change and its relation with health.
GiN presented two projects dealing with environmental issues and coastal protection, specifically on the South Coast of Palermo, a location also covered by Plastic Free, which explained the beach cleaning activities carried out in this area. FAI Giovani Palermo offered a walk to explore the ancient wonders of the Romagnolo area; and the Orticoltura Bio Naturale Association made those present reflect on the vision of the plant world and the importance of a more harmonious relationship between human beings and nature. The presence of LAV gave voice to the safeguarding of the life and rights of animals, who ensure it through direct actions, investigations and emergency interventions.
CEIPES ETS had the opportunity to present projects that are committed to sustainability, science and sport respectively. On the one hand, the participants learned about the Living Rivers project and the board game created to support the participation of citizens in the protection of the environment. The ACTIVATOR project invited to reflect on myths about various aspects, including sustainability, showing the importance of correct scientific information and intergenerational learning.
On the other hand, the event includes the information stands of the AGISEC project, which acts for an inclusive and ecological sport; and CICEET that offers training to promote the practice of a safe and culturally informed sport. Finally the participants had the opportunity to practice sport thanks to volleyball and self-defense lessons.
