Active Sustainability

Project Overview

The Active Sustainability project aims to strengthen cross-border connections and cooperation between Estonian (Saaremaa) and Latvian (Salacgrīva–Kuiviži) youth, with a special focus on young sailors. The project fosters collaboration, trust and communication among youth communities along the Gulf of Riga, while increasing awareness of marine environmental opportunities and risks through joint activities. 

The project brings together young people from both countries to participate equally in international workshops, practical environmental actions, educational seminars, study visits, and a joint sailing trip. Activities address environmental issues such as marine litter, healthy nutrition, marine science education, and sustainable maritime practices, as well as hands-on sailing skills and teamwork.

Throughout the project, public awareness campaigns will communicate the activities’ impact, environmental goals and cross-border cooperation outcomes to a wider audience through social media, articles, and visual content.

Project Objective

he objective of the project is to strengthen cross-border cooperation among Estonian and Latvian youth, enhance environmental consciousness related to the marine environment, and promote continued collaboration through joint educational and practical activities.

Key Activities

• Joint marine litter clean-ups in Estonia and Latvia to engage youth in environmental action.
• Healthy nutrition workshops promoting the use of seafood and practical learning opportunities.
• Youth science seminars with hands-on water sampling and environmental analysis.
• Study visits to companies and institutions engaged in the blue economy.
• A joint sailing trip to Kihnu Island including sea-based practical workshops and a final seminar to reflect on outcomes and plan future cooperation.
• Public awareness campaigns to share results and promote environmental and cross-border youth cooperation.

Project Results

• Enhanced collaboration and trust between Estonian and Latvian youth.
• Increased environmental awareness and sustainable practices among participants.
• Strengthened communication and cooperation networks for ongoing youth engagement.
• Broader public understanding of project activities and cross-border sustainability efforts.