Adapting to Climate Emergency 2: Thriving Beyond Crisis Erasmus+
August 24th - September 5th
Grow Knowledge, Cultivate Change
A.CLIMAT.é 2: Thriving Beyond Crisis is second edition of a successful Erasmus+ we held in 2022. The program is a 13-day immersive, eco-conscious training designed for youth workers who are ready to be part of the solution to our planetary crisis. Set in the vibrant landscape of The Northern Lights eco-farm in France, this professional development experience brought together 35 participants from across Europe to explore the deep connections between climate action, community resilience, and meaningful work with youth.
The project mainly focuses on Eco-Construction, Wild Medicinal Herbs, and Low-Tech Energy Solutions
At the heart of this program is a hands-on, holistic approach to sustainability that bridges practical knowledge with emotional resilience, enabling youth workers to guide their communities with creativity and grounded hope. Through a dynamic blend of experiential learning, open dialogue, and cultural exchange, participants gained both technical and relational skills to respond to the climate emergency with confidence and clarity.
Partner Organizations
Belgium 🇧🇪 Les débris-colleurs
Portugal 🇵🇹 HortaFCUL
Italy 🇮🇹 Associazione di Promozione Sociale Kora
Croatia 🇭🇷 Institut za poticanje mladih
Spain 🇪🇸 Creando Floresta
Greece 🇬🇷 The Southern Lights
France 🇫🇷 The Northern Lights
Read Our Open Source Notes
These medicinal plants notes were compiled and prepared by our Portuguese participant Seni after attending the workshops. We are glad to share them with our online community!
COMM(UNITY)🫂
/A collective rooted in shared values, care, and responsibility/
What happens on a community building site? We do more than construct walls and roofs from natural materials, we cultivate belonging. We build trust, empathy, and mutual support. We practice deep listening and shared responsibility, nurturing a culture of care where every voice matters. In doing so, we gently dismantle the habits of competition and individualism, reconnecting ourselves to the greater body of the community, a global family that recognizes its place within the Web of Life.
Together, we co-create visions of a future that is resilient and rooted in harmony with Mother Nature. A reality shaped by authenticity, nonviolence, infinite creativity, and collective well-being.
With gratitude to the AClimatE [Adapting to Climate Emergency] commUNITY!
Join the build!🌿
Our straw bale structure and hobbit houses are coming to life, and we need more hands and hearts to bring them to completion. This summer, we’re continuing the eco-construction journey and inviting motivated volunteers to be part of it.
Whether you’re experienced in natural building or eager to learn, this is a chance to gain hands-on skills, live in community, and contribute to meaningful, low-impact architecture.
✨ We offer:
• Free food
• Free accommodation
• Practical learning in eco-construction
• A supportive, nature-connected environment
📩 Interested?
Send us an email introducing yourself and sharing any background or experience you have in eco-building.
Join us in Summer 2026 and help us build something truly regenerative!
