In Hammamet, Tunisia, young people from the project’s intervention areas in Tunis, Sousse, Gabès, and Jendouba are learning and taking action, aiming to develop Local Adaptation Plans to protect vulnerable communities and build a resilient and sustainable future. From February 11 to 15, 2026, young participants gathered in Hammamet, Tunisia. Across five intensive days, the training combined interactive workshops, practical exercises, simulations, and group discussions focused on climate change, environmental challenges, facilitation, youth-led campaigning, and Local Adaptation Plans (LAPs).

The training was shaped by the guidance of experienced speakers who combined technical * expertise with practical field insight.

• Foued Bayar : Climate change specialist in Tunisia and president of the Salakta Nature Association, leading initiatives against pollution and raising environmental awareness among youth.He highlighted the importance of cooperation between civil society, youth, experts, and public institutions to strengthen local climate action.
• Youssef Omri, Soft Skills and Project Management Expert, delivered sessions on the concepts and forms of group discussions, facilitation and reporting skills, data collection and analysis from group discussions, and campaigning and campaign design. Through his sessions, participants strengthened their understanding of formats such as table ronde, focus group, community dialogue, and café talk, while also building skills in moderation, time management, participatory discussion, and reporting.

On the final day, participants presented draft green campaigns and LAP ideas developed through collective work, local research, and facilitation exercises. Their proposals reflected both urgency and ambition: cleaner and less polluted communities, better water management and greater public awareness. Many expressed the intention to mobilize their communities through awareness sessions, café talks, focus groups, advocacy campaigns, social media, and collaboration with associations, local actors, and public officials.

Participants across the Mediterranean envision communities that are resilient, informed, and engaged, where natural resources are protected, everyone—including youth, women and minorities—is empowered to act, and local solutions are tailored to real needs. They call on decision-makers to support local adaptation initiatives, invest in preventive solutions, and involve young people actively in shaping a sustainable future. With YOU(th)CARE4planet, Mediterranean youth are not just learning—they are leading the change, inspiring their communities, and building a future where every action counts.