Volunteers from the U.S. Epel Association are participating in the intensive international training “SDGs Intelligence Cards Training”, which takes place in Vienna.

The training is part of the Youth4Green Policy project, which aims to empower young people and youth workers to participate critically in shaping European sustainable policies. With the help of the SDGs Intelligence Cards methodology  , participants will:

  • Acquire practical tools to conduct Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) dialogues;
  • develop competences for recognizing and addressing disinformation and greenwashing,
  • become certified facilitators, trained to conduct local workshops for young people (16-24 years old);

The event is coordinated  by EMOTIC (European Multidisciplinary Organisation for Training and International Consulting) from Austria in cooperation with a consortium of European partners. EMOTIC is dedicated to creating inclusive and effective opportunities for young people and strengthening their influence on democratic processes and the environmental agenda.

This training is not just a one-off event, but part of a wider cycle that creates a pan-European effect of participatory education on sustainability. Participants are expected to make a full commitment to carry out their own local workshop by 30 July 2026, thereby directly contributing to the dissemination of knowledge in their home environment.

Participants:

  • Youth workers, leaders, activists and educators (age min. 25 years).
  • Persons with English language skills at B2 level or higher.
  • Individuals who are citizens or residents of countries eligible for the CERV program.

Co-financed by the Municipality of Maribor