19 February 2024 - 14 March 2024
Selection of participants
The Regional School for Political Development will host three seminars tailored for young leaders aiming to utilize their gained knowledge, experience, and practical skills for the advancement and advocacy of green public policies. These seminars are scheduled to take place in Croatia, North Macedonia, and Serbia.
During the initial seminar, participants will delve into understanding political institutions within the EU and the specific contexts of Croatia, Serbia, and Macedonia. Additionally, they will explore the principles of green politics and policies within the EU framework, facilitated through a series of lectures and interactive workshops.
The second seminar will focus on fostering skills in public policy development. The aim is to equip participants with the ability to craft comprehensive policy proposals, covering aspects such as needs assessment, problem analysis, stakeholder engagement, proposal development, approval processes, implementation strategies, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
The third seminar will center around promoting active citizenship and youth participation. Participants will be empowered to engage in public advocacy efforts and enhance their communication skills to effectively convey their ideas.
Over the whole program of the seminar series, participants will benefit from continuous mentorship. Initially, each group will pinpoint a particular issue during the first seminar, followed by drafting an analysis of the situation between the first and second seminars, all while collaborating with mentors. Between the second and third seminars, participants will utilize their accumulated knowledge to craft policy recommendations. Subsequently, during the third seminar, participants will focus on developing and advancing advocacy initiatives.
As part of the program, a four-day visit to Croatia is planned, encompassing exploration of youth involvement practices in Rijeka, interaction with local and national youth organizations, and learning from environmental initiatives on the island of Krk, particularly in waste and water management and engagement of young people in local environmental activities.
Furthermore, a four-day study visit to Brussels will be organized, featuring visits to key EU institutions such as the European Commission, the European Parliament, the European Council, and relevant non-governmental organizations focusing on environmental protection within the EU.
