New European Bauhaus Prizes 2023

Initiative category

Identify the award category for which this initiative is being submitted
Regaining a sense of belonging

Email user
dc.fpzg@gmail.com

Basic information
Initiative title
Green diplomacy

Full initiative Title
Green diplomacy for the green regions

Please provide a short, catchy description of your initiative to be used in communication towards the public.
We completed a project called "Green Diplomacy," which was divided into two parts: a panel and a simulation, in response to global warming, the pervasive topic of climate change, and environmental protection. The project is structured around engaging educational material that allowed the students to improve their prior learning in both theory and application.

What was the geographical scope of your intiative?
Regional

Where was your intiative implemented?
Member State(s) and Western Balkans
Croatia

If relevant, insert names of region(s)/municipality(ies) involved
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Does your initiative address mainly urban or rural issues?
Mainly urban

Does your initiative refer to a physical transformation of the built environment or other types of transformations (hard or soft investments)?
It refers to other types of transformations (soft investment)

Has your initiative benefited from EU programmes and/or funds?
No

Has your initiative won an EU prize with a monetary value awarded?
No

Does your initiative has a minimum level of maturity? The minimum level of maturity is exemplified by stakeholder/ initiative promoter commitment to implement the initiative in practice and a clear methodology /approach.
No

On whose behalf are you submitting the application?
As a representative of an organisation
Please provide the contact details for the project promoter (the individual or representative of the organisation authorised to represent the project)
- Name of the organisation(s): Diplomatic Club, Faculty of Political Sciences
  Type of organisation: University or another research institution
  First name of representative: Lea
  Last name of representative: Fabić
  Gender: Female
  Nationality: Costa Rica
  Function: President
  Address (country of permanent residence for individuals or address of the organisation)<br/>Street and number: Pijavišće 13
  Town: Zagreb
  Postal code: 10000
  Country: Croatia
  Direct Tel: +385 99 692 6593
  E-mail: dc.fpzg@gmail.com
  Website: https://diplomatskiklub.com/
Social Media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.)
- URL: https://web.facebook.com/dcfpzg.hr/?locale=hr_HR&_rdc=1&_rdr
  Social media handle and associated hashtag(s): #Diplomatskiklub
- URL: https://www.instagram.com/diplomatskiklub_fpzg/?hl=hr
  Social media handle and associated hashtag(s): #Diplomatskiklub
In case my initiative is selected as a finalist of the NEB Prizes 2023, I agree to share the name (individual and/or organisation’s), email address, website and social media accounts indicated above with other NEB Prizes finalists. I also agree to publish the name (individual and/or organisation’s), website and social media accounts indicated above next to the public description of my initiative in the channels of the European Commission.
Yes

How did you hear about the New European Bauhaus Prizes?
New European Bauhaus or European Commission websites

Description of the initiative
Please provide a summary of your initiative
The project is structured around engaging educational material that allowed the students to improve their prior learning in both theory and application. The panels brought together top experts in the fields of green policies and green diplomacy, serving as a sort of educational content. While the project's interactive component involved a simulation of a negotiation exercise in which the students took on the roles of international negotiation experts and first-hand experienced the complexity of this kind of Council of Ministers of Europe negotiation session.

Please indicate the main themes of your initiative with 5 key words.
Council of Ministers of Europe

Please indicate the main themes of your initiative with key words
green politics

Please indicate the main themes of your initiative with key words
sustainbility

Please indicate the main themes of your initiative with key words
education

Please indicate the main themes of your initiative with key words
green diplomacy

Please give information about the key objectives of your initiative in terms of sustainability and how these have been/will be met. Please highlight how the initiative can be exemplary in this context.
Peaceful communities that are entrepreneurial and grow in harmony with our environment benefit from more ordinary diplomats in times of change and uncertainty. Our ability to realize a shared ideal of the world is enhanced by understanding how seemingly small gestures can contribute to the broader picture, and by appreciating the power of discussion and discourse. When we think more carefully about the small, everyday acts and decisions we make, we may become better global citizens.

Please give information about the key objectives of your initiative in terms of aesthetics and quality of experience for people (through design, positive emotions and cultural benefits) and how these have been met. Please highlight how the initiative can be exemplary in this context.
People were able to recognize the importance of this problem thanks to the formal structure of the EU Council simulation. I got a close-up view of what's on the agenda for green politics and the difficulties of implementing them. This was a unique experience that allowed everyone to understand the challenges of making decisions at a European level Many of the guests took the advice to heart, and they came up with new ideas and panels on the topic. Our goal is to persuade more than a dozen people to accept the culture of a new, green, and improved Europe, despite small steps. By having a variety of representatives from different countries come together, even if it was just a simulation, each with their own perspective on the issue, people could identify the various underlying causes that were contributing to it It was exciting to see so many people come together, driven by a common vision of a more sustainable future

Please give information about the key objectives of your initiative in terms of inclusion (ranging from accessibility and affordability for all to inclusive governing systems, design for all principles or new societal models) and how these have been met. Please highlight how the initiative can be exemplary in this context.
The Diplomatic Club of the Faculty of Political Sciences in Zagreb has a project called "Green diplomacy for a green region" that aims to spread awareness of climate change, which is becoming a bigger issue every day and has greater effects on our environment. Since the issue is one that affects the world as a whole and consequently the region as well, the plan is to involve colleagues from the aforementioned neighboring nations in the project's actual implementation. We would be able to compare the actions taken by the participating nations in the areas of environmental protection and green diplomacy in this way.

Please explain the way citizens benefiting from or affected by the initiative and civil society have been/will be involved in the initiative and what has been/will be the impact of this involvement on the initiative
The formal structure of the EU Council simulation let people recognize how important this problem was and still is. It was an up-close look at what's on the agenda for green politics and how time-consuming and tough it may be to put them into effect. Every guest was taught the value of sustainability and green energy, and many of them took the advise to heart by producing new ideas and panels on the issue. We think that, although if each step is modest, each step matters, and that in the end, we will have persuaded more than a dozen individuals to accept the culture of the new, green, and improved Europe.

Please explain how different stakeholders at various levels (local, regional, national, European) were engaged in the design and implementation of the initiative.
Stakeholder involvement is essential to the sustainable development of our organization, whether it happens directly through more efficient education or indirectly through branding. In our case, this project would not be possible without the assistance of our faculty, the institution that assists us in bringing our ideas to life. The faculty helps us with finances and venues in this way, and we help by building a strong community of young people whose ideas made this project possible in the first place. This cooperation resulted in the subject in which students who take it work on projects to make the environment healthier, which at the end of each year engages more students, regardless of whether they are taking the class or not. In the last year, our reach has grown from local to national and, in some cases, international, allowing us to be more relevant among other student and nongovernmental organizations.

Please explain which disciplines and/ or knowledge fields were reflected in the design and implementation of your initiative. Please explain how representatives of these different fields interacted with each other, and what the added value of this process was
The following questions are addressed by the project "Green diplomacy for a green region": How far along is green diplomacy in this area? What are the potential outcomes and strategies for "green diplomats"? How closely do they collaborate to address shared "green issues"? What role can young people play in preserving the environment? The project's ultimate goal is to increase regional cooperation, particularly in the area of environmental protection, and to increase awareness of the value of green diplomacy. Future diplomats from these regions should be inspired to work on green policies.

Please highlight the innovative character of the initiative, when compared to mainstream actions in the field of the initiative
The simulation of a governing body's structure teaches guests while also developing critical thinking skills based on knowledge of your country's green politics and the country you represent.

Please describe which elements of your initiative could be replicated or transferred to other places, groups of beneficiaries and contexts. This may involve, for example, aspects of the methodology, technology, processes, products, learnings, etc.
Future plans call for the Diplomatic Club of the Faculty of Political Sciences to work with associates from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, or Slovenia to carry out the project "Green Diplomacy for a Green Region." This project would not be an exception to interregional cooperation given that we are in contact with nearby colleagues and that we have previously carried out joint projects with success. We are confident that putting this project into action will create new possibilities and potential for fostering collaboration between students and faculty, improving interregional ties, and providing a forum for the sharing of ideas, knowledge, and initiatives.

Please describe the methodology or approach used in your initiative.
The first panel serves as an introduction and includes one expert from each nation involved in projects whose area of expertise is the issue of climate change. The professional objective is to clarify and explain the causes of climate change, their effects, and how they manifest themselves, as well as the main sources of pollution on the territory of the participating nations, who is accountable there, the policies that must be put in place to combat the effects of climate change that are most severely affecting those nations, and their solution to this widespread issue. The second panel will feature a discussion between green politicians and green diplomats. Both parties discussed the best ways to collaborate on climate change mitigation during this dialogue. The second panel would discuss policy and what is being done in the field of green diplomacy. In the end, a simulation in which green activists from each of the participating countries will explain their work to young people and present the goals of their organizations. The goal is to encourage young people to become more actively involved in environmental protection.

Please explain what kind of global challenges the initiative addresses by providing local solutions
The first panel's goal is to respond to the following questions: How can green diplomacy benefit recycling businesses? What is being done abroad that our region still doesn't have? Could we make our area greener? The second panel addressed how does the government work to promote green policies and ensure that all European environmental standards are met? It would also be investigated how the region's cooperation on environmental protection is achieved. Similarly, what are the public policies advocated by "green" politicians, and what are the benefits of switching? And third, last part of our project which was done by performing the simulationof a council of the European Union. It offered a unique opportunity for young people to learn more about environmental protection and the different ways they can make a difference It would encourage discussion on topics such as: what are the alternatives to plastic, and in what ways can young people get involved in activism. Why is it important to advocate environmental protection policies? Is there cooperation between environmental protection associations at the regional level?

Please detail the scope of progress in the implementation of the initiative. This can include already demonstrated results/outputs related to the chosen Prizes category, and the already achieved benefits from the initiative for direct and indirect beneficiaries. This can also include a development plan of the initiative, with a particular attention to the steps envisaged in the year following the application, and including envisaged results and benefits from the initiative
Our initiative can help future generations reconnect with nature. It's no secret that we live in a digital age, where daily life would be impossible without the use of technology. It is especially important today to remind everyone that we could not exist on this planet, alive and breathing, without pure nature. This is why education and firsthand experience can help young people understand the value of nature and rediscover their connection to it. Every day, our cities, countries, and planet become more polluted, reinforcing the need for all generations to work together to combat this global issue. We must recognize the significance of preserving nature for our survival and the benefit of future generations.

Please provide documents that demonstrate the maturity level of the initiative and commitment to implement the initiative in practice (e.g.: evaluation report, final or mid-term initiative report, certification, publications, building permit, grant agreement, letter of support, partnership agreement, etc.)
PDF
PDF
- pdf-1-21465.pdf
If relevant, please describe how your initiative contributes to developing new competences, especially in the context of the European competence framework on sustainability.
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