20 students from Italy from Istituto Maria Immacolata - Imiberg (Bergamo, Italy) took part in a three-day pilot trip on the Balearic Island of Mallorca. From the 8th to the 10th of May participants were involved in various activities, aimed at enhancing their knowledge about the importance of the sustainable blue economy and how to become Green and Responsible Travelers.
After a lesson on “Wildlife and Conservation”, based on the EU WeMED_ NaTOUR didactic materials, students participated in a guided tour of the Albufera Nature Reserve to put their recently acquired knowledge to the test and explore the different ecosystems and habitats of the reserve. The topics of biodiversity and conservation efforts were tackled also during the hiking activity on the mountains of Sierra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hands-on activities were also followed by conferences, organized by local stakeholders and organizations.
Students also had the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and discuss with local stakeholders and professionals during conferences organized to delve deep into the topics of conservation efforts and the importance of biodiversity.
Insights and lessons learnt by the participants:
- “It is extremely important to learn about environmental protection and sustainable tourism practices. Protecting the environment is crucial to ensure the health and well-being of our planet and future generations.”
- “Even simple steps and actions are enough to protect our environment and allow us to travel without contaminating the environment.”
- “Sustainability is not only about environmental aspects but also about economic and social ones. For example, a sustainable approach involves promoting agricultural practices that preserve soil and water, while supporting local communities with fair and safe working conditions.”







