Europe has long played a leading role in environmental issues and the fight against climate change. In this context, one of the most important events is EU Green Week, which highlights the importance of environmental protection and promotes sustainable development. This is an annual holiday dedicated to a variety of environmental issues. This year the EU Green Week conference will be held from June 3 to 11 in Brussels, as we wrote about in an earlier issue of Water Matters.
Five events in Poland as part of EU Green Week
The list of events to be held throughout Europe is publicly available. More than 250 different activities have been planned in most EU countries. Poland, too, has joined in the celebration and has prepared five significant events that will take place in different parts of the country. Each initiative is designed to focus attention on specific environmental and sustainability topics.
From Sunday, June 4 to Thursday, June 8, a series of campaigns will be held in Bedzin to promote sustainable development, raise public awareness of environmental protection and the impact of our daily actions on the future of the planet:
- Educational campaign on the importance of waste segregation and its impact on the environment.
- Educational campaign on the environmental impact of single-use plastic bottles.
- Presentation on the benefits of cycling and walking to work.
The environmental field game “Guardians of the Air to Help the Blue Sky” will be held on June 3, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in several municipalities in the Silesian province. It will focus on the recovery of a valuable treasure for Silesia stolen by monsters.
Municipalities and cities participating in the Urban Game: Będzin, Bobrowniki, Łaziska Górne, Miedźno, Poręba, Psary, Racibórz, Rybnik, Ustroń.
Ecological workshops for children and young people using an educational tool called Mobile School will be held on June 3, 2023, from 14:00 to 17:00, in Gliwice, at 36 Ligonia Street.
The purpose of these activities is to encourage participants to care about the environment and increase their environmental awareness through animations, games and various activities related to the topic of environmental protection. Mobile School is an innovative educational tool that makes teaching accessible and engaging.
European Green Week 2023 in Małopolska: Information meetings on projects and activities related to nature and biodiversity. From June 5 to 11, 2023, meetings will be held in the Małopolska region on programs, rules for applying for grants and the benefits of participating in pro-environmental initiatives.
The finale of the EU Green Week in Swierklaniec. Action under the LIFE project: Silesia. Restoring the Blue. Family ecological picnic, which will take place on June 10, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in one of the most beautiful parks in Silesia – Świerklaniec. It is worth noting that the organizers encourage the use of environmentally friendly means of transportation, such as public transportation, bicycles, scooters or walking. Cars can be left at home, as there is a transfer center next to the park.
During the event, many activities are planned for participants. There will be an anti-smog drone demonstration and environmental workshops and games. There will be sports activities, animation and theater for children. In addition, there will be contests with prizes, an environmental poster exhibition, a review of environmental song and lectures related to environmental protection.
An eco-bus ride through the park will also be an important attraction, allowing participants to enjoy the beauty of the area in an environmentally friendly way.
You can join in any of these activities, which we encourage you to do!