The Erasmus+ project “Protect Your Nature, Protect Your Future” has already gained significant attention in both the Greek and international online media. The activities of our students, the educational mobilities, and our environmental initiatives have attracted the interest of numerous media outlets, highlighting the importance and success of the project.
In the section below, we present some of the many references made to the project, which emphasize the value of collaboration and intercultural education, as well as the project’s contribution to raising awareness about climate change and environmental protection.
Erasmus+ Mobility in Turkey – Reforestation and Environmental Awareness
This video, filmed and broadcast by Kanal 32 Haber, presents the Erasmus+ KA210 project “Protect your Nature, Protect your Future” during the mobility in Isparta, Turkey. Students and teachers from Greece, Latvia, Germany, and Turkey took part in reforestation and environmental awareness activities, learning about wildfire prevention and local ecosystems. The report includes interviews with participants who share their reflections on cooperation, sustainability, and European solidarity. The initiative demonstrates how Erasmus+ connects education and action for the planet’s future.
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Students from Across Europe Visit Andros – Erasmus+
This press article from enandro.gr reports on the Erasmus+ KA210 project “Protect your Nature, Protect your Future,” coordinated by the 1st Junior High School of Rafina. On 6 May 2025, students and teachers from Greece, Italy, Germany, Latvia, and Turkey visited the island of Andros to explore its natural and cultural heritage. The activity combined environmental awareness with intercultural exchange, giving students the opportunity to connect with the island’s history, meet local people, and reflect on the shared responsibility of protecting Europe’s coastal environments. The article highlights the enthusiasm of participants and the educational impact of Erasmus+ beyond the classroom.
Original article available at: https://www.enandro.gr/koinonia/11058-taxidi-stin-andro.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawNghNZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHmqKHZvez6BaD2410RpFHSkSieturHkZWMEcEesZBkaEYRAmNKHRjg404lN-_aem_xPb0AtM62ikTSjBdY9vQng
San Martino Students Experience Erasmus+ Mobility in Greece
The article describes the participation of the Carlo del Balzo Institute in its first Erasmus+ project, titled “Let’s learn to know our territory and we will protect our planet.” Students took part in a one-week mobility hosted by the 1st GYmnasio Rafinas, Greece. The program, centered around the common theme “Protect your Nature, Protect your Future,” combined environmental education, culture, and experiential learning. Students explored the biodiversity of the Cyclades islands, visited Athens and the Museum of Paleontology, and engaged in intercultural activities with peers from Italy, Germany, Latvia, and Turkey. The experience strengthened their linguistic and social skills, promoted European values, and inspired commitment to sustainability and cooperation. Original article available at: https: https: www.usertv.it/2025/05/13/san-martino-lic-del-balzo-vola-in-erasmus/?fbclid=IwY2xjawN0jxxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvLHBvVsAcWvf8XvmkI69UqXwMycLlrwWdRAbGeDrwhN6VXMyLjujs622Ypp_aem_a9G83T7FtWjr9MeaYS_C2w
1st Gymnasio Rafinas at the Event “Rafina for the Climate – Municipality and School in Action
This article, published on October 20, 2025, on the local media portal iRafina.gr, presents the joint event “Rafina for the Climate – Municipality and School in Joint Action”, held at the Rafina–Pikermi Town Hall as part of the ErasmusDays 2025 celebration. During the event, the 1st Gymnasio Rafinas presented the activities of its Erasmus+ projects “Protect Your Nature, Protect Your Future” and “E.A.R.T.H. Project”, focusing on the study of local ecosystems, biodiversity, and coastal protection. The Municipality of Rafina–Pikermi introduced its European programme CLIMAAX, related to risk management and climate adaptation strategies. The article emphasizes the importance of cooperation between schools and municipalities in promoting sustainability, environmental education, and youth civic engagement. Source link: https://www.irafina.gr/to-1o-gymnasio-stin-ekdilosi-rafina-gia-to-klima-dimos-kai-scholeio-se-koini-drasi/
Research Projects on the Protection of Rafina’s Coastal Ecosystems by 1st Gymnasio Rafinas
This article presents the research activities conducted by students and teachers of the 1st Gymnasio Rafinas within the Erasmus+ project “Protect Your Nature, Protect Your Future.” The studies focused on the protection of Rafina’s coastal ecosystems through citizen science actions and environmental monitoring. The school’s work was recognized with its inclusion in the European Blue Schools Network and continued participation in the International Eco-Schools Network. Through collaborative learning and community engagement, students developed awareness, scientific thinking, and a deep respect for nature. Source link: https://www.irafina.gr/erevnitikes-ergasies-gia-tin-prostasia-ton-paraktion-oikosystimaton-tis-rafinas-apo-to-1o-gymnasio/
Protect Your Nature, Protect Your Future
The official website of Jelgava Municipality (Latvia) features a detailed presentation of the Erasmus+ project “Protect Your Nature, Protect Your Future” (Project Code: 2023-1-EL01-KA210-SCH-000155609). The post explains the project’s objectives, including raising students’ awareness of climate change, fostering active citizenship, and promoting environmentally responsible lifestyles based on the 3R principle — Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. It also lists the partner schools: 1st Gymnasio Rafinas (Greece) – coordinating institution, Aizupe Primary School (Latvia), Isparta Anatolian High School (Turkey), ARSU Lifelong Learning Academy (Germany). The article highlights how Erasmus+ initiatives contribute to sustainable development and European cooperation in education. Source link: https://www.jelgavasnovads.lv/lv/projekts/protect-your-nature-protect-your-future
Aizupe Primary School Teachers Return from Short-Term Mobility in Berlin
An article published on the official website of Jelgava Municipality about the participation of Aizupe Primary School teachers in the Erasmus+ short-term mobility in Berlin, Germany, focused on climate change education and sustainability practices. The article highlights how Erasmus+ initiatives contribute to sustainable development and European cooperation in education. Source link: https://www.jelgavasnovads.lv/lv/projekts/protect-your-nature-protect-your-future
Aizupe Primary School Welcomes Erasmus+ Visitors from Greece, Germany and Turkey
This article, published by the Latvian regional news portal ZZ.lv, presents the Erasmus+ mobility hosted by Aizupe Primary School within the project “Protect Your Nature, Protect Your Future.” From March 3–7, 2025, students and teachers from Latvia, Greece, Germany, and Turkey took part in environmental workshops, cultural exchanges, and scientific fieldwork focused on biodiversity, water quality, and climate change. The article highlights visits to Riga, the House of Nature in Liepāja, and the Ķemeri National Park, as well as creative school-based activities promoting sustainability and cultural understanding among students. Source link: https://zz.lv/vietejas-zinas/aizupes-pamatskola-uznem-viesus-no-griekijas-vacijas-un-turcijas/
A Month of Celebration for 1st Gymnasio Rafinas and the City of Rafina
Published on May 2, 2025, this article by iRafina.gr, a local digital news outlet, announces the Erasmus+ final mobility week organized by the 1st Gymnasio Rafinas under the project “Protect Your Nature, Protect Your Future.” From May 3–10, 2025, the school became a hub of inspiration, friendship, and cultural exchange, hosting students and teachers from Latvia, Germany, Italy, and Turkey. The publication highlights the school’s cooperation with the Municipality of Rafina–Pikermi, the Port Authority of Rafina, local associations, and the A.C. Laskaridis Foundation, showcasing how education, environment, and culture unite to strengthen the European spirit. Source link: https://www.irafina.gr/minas-giortis-gia-to-1o-gymnasio-kai-tin-poli-tis-rafinas/
