Radical Green – Increasing citizens’ participation in the green transition through art performances and cultural initiatives aims to encourage citizen and youth participation in sustainable development and environmental action through art, culture, creativity and digital tools.
Objectives
- Strengthen youth participation and leadership in climate and environmental issues.
- Promote dialogue between young people, local authorities, artists and civil society.
- Exchange European and Albanian experiences on sustainability.
- Use art, culture and digital tools to increase environmental awareness.
- Promote biodiversity, recycling and sustainable urban development.
- Develop practical and replicable approaches to culture-driven green transition.
- Encourage collaboration between local and international participants.
The project
“Art for Earth: Youth Shaping Sustainable Cities Creatively”
The event took place in Shkodër, Albania, from 21–23 September 2026, as part of the Radical Green project.
It brought together young people, artists, cultural organisations, local authorities, civil society representatives and international partners to explore how art and creativity can support environmental awareness, youth participation and sustainable cities.
The programme included creative workshops and collaborative artistic activities focused on recycled art, Land Art, biodiversity, digital art and Augmented Reality, as well as the development of environmental messages and collective artistic expressions inspired by Shkodër’s natural environment.
A key focus of the event was to connect creativity with environmental responsibility, while encouraging young people to actively contribute to discussions and initiatives related to sustainable development.
Target groups
- Young people aged 18–30
- Artists and cultural organisations
- Local authorities
- Civil society representatives
- Local Climate Action Groups
- Local community members
- International project partners and participants
Collaborators / partners
- CODE Partners
- Valletta Local Council – Project Coordinator
- Focus Europe – Project Secretariat
- Municipality of Shkodër / local authorities
- Radical Green project partners
- Local and international artists and experts
- Cultural organisations and civil society
- Local Climate Action Groups
Organisers
The event was organised within the framework of the Radical Green project, in cooperation with CODE Partners, Valletta Local Council, Focus Europe, project partners, the Municipality of Shkodër and local stakeholders, together with artists, cultural organisations and community representatives.
