October 19 – 8:00 am – October 23 – 5:00 pm
Design a One-Week Student-Led Programme on Clean Seas and Coastal sustainability
- Course format: Onsite
- Type of program: Outreach programme
- Target group: Students
- Language: English
- Localisation: Cabo de Gata, Almería Coast
- Available places: 20
Deadline for admission is coming soon
Short Description
Are you passionate about marine conservation, sustainability, and community engagement?
Do you want to help protect our beaches and seas while taking part in an international student experience?
The UNIgreen Alliance at the University of Almería invites student teams to design and lead an exciting one-week Intervention Camp on environmental education, coastal socio-ecosystem conservation, and sustainable solutions to marine pollution, promoting action towards the protection of marine ecosystems.
The selected proposal will be developed and delivered by students with the support and guidance of academic staff, environmental professionals, NGOs, and local communities.
Content
- Types and sources of marine litter.
- Impacts of plastic pollution on marine and coastal ecosystems.
- Marine and coastal biodiversity conservation
- Sustainable management of coastal resources.
- Circular economy and waste reduction strategies.
- Environmental communication and awareness campaigns
Participants
The particpant will by a team composed of both local students from the University of Almería (UAL) and incoming international mobility students (Erasmus) currently studying at UAL. This multicultural and interdisciplinary team will promote intercultural dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaborative learning, enriching both the design and delivery of the programme.
Activities
- Expert Talks, Discussions and Training Sessions
- Field Activities
- Volunteering and Community Engagement
- Leisure and Social Activities
How to Apply
Proposals should be submitted via a form with in a PDF document containing the following sections:
- A title for the camp.
- Names of the team participants and their home universities.
- A brief description of the camp (maximum 500 words).
- A draft programme for the week , taking into account the required activities listed above.
- A description of the roles and responsibilities of participating students.
- Suggestions for experts, NGOs, local organisations, or local stakeholders who could contribute.
Deadline for submitting proposals: 11 to 23 September 2026
