Our Climate Our Community

Two days, lots of ideas, and even more collaboration.💡

Today, participants worked together to turn what they learned into stories, videos, and campaign ideas that can help raise awareness about environmental and climate challenges.
It was great to see so much creativity, teamwork, and enthusiasm throughout the workshop. There is a real commitment to be part of a transformative Mediterranean community for climate action.

🙏🤍Thank you to everyone who joined us in Cairo and made these two days such a success. This is just the beginning of busy and productive months ahead!


EU MedBridgeRAED-Arab Network for Environment & Development European Union in Egypt

From Palestine to Egypt ✈️

Today we're in Cairo for a national workshop on Environmental and Climate Communication.
For two days, journalists, NGOs, young media professionals, and environmental communicators from all parts of the country are coming together to exchange experiences, build new skills, and explore new ways to communicate environmental and climate issues.

From transforming science to knowledge, storytelling and digital content to solutions journalism, the workshop is all about creating content that informs, connects, and inspires action.
We're looking forward to learning, collaboration, and great conversations.


EU MedBridge European Union in Egypt RAED-Arab Network for Environment & Development

En Tunisie, 9,4 % de tous les déchets ménagers sont du plastique.
Presque 1 déchet sur 10. Produit, utilisé, jeté — dans ta maison.

Ce plastique ne disparaît pas quand la poubelle part. Il continue son chemin — pendant des milliers d’années. Dans la rue. Dans le sol. Et parfois — dans ce que tu manges.

👉 Commence par ces habitudes simples :
Une gourde — toujours avec toi.
Un sac en tissu — toujours dans ton sac.
Des boîtes réutilisables — pour la nourriture et les restes.
Des contenants en verre — pour stocker à la maison.

Un seul échange à la fois. C’est tout ce qu’il faut.

We didn't create this problem alone. And we won't solve it alone either.
Across Egypt, more people are choosing reusable alternatives in markets, homes, and neighborhoods. Every reusable bag helps reduce waste and protect our environment.

📈 Egypt’s national target is to reduce plastic bag consumption to 50 bags per person per year by 2030.
Ask your local shop to offer reusable bag options.

Plastic is everywhere.
But it doesn't have to be.

This International Plastic Free Day, remember that the most powerful solution is already in your hands.

♻️ Reuse what you already have.
🚫 Refuse what you don't need.

Small choices, made every day, can lead to a cleaner future.
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En Algerie Chaque jour, des milliers de sacs plastiques sont distribués… souvent pour quelques minutes d’utilisation.
Proposer des alternatives, encourager les clients à venir avec leurs propres sacs, ou valoriser les solutions durables…

Ce sont de petits choix qui peuvent avoir un grand impact.
Un commerce engagé, c’est aussi un environnement préservé.

Commerçants, seriez-vous prêts à réduire le plastique dans vos pratiques ?

Day 2 Climate Communication Workshop 📍 Palestine

Day two was all about turning ideas into action. Participants rolled up their sleeves to craft short-form content - from reels and visual stories to data-driven posts using accessible digital tools.

Working in groups, they transformed what they’d learned into story and campaign prototypes designed to engage audiences and spark climate action.

As the workshop drew to a close, participants reflected on the journey, shared feedback, and stepped into a growing community committed to stronger environmental and climate communication.

Sawsana | European Union and the Palestinians | EU MedBridge

Climate action begins with sharing the story. 📸

Together with Sawsana, we welcomed journalism students, campaigners, NGOs, and young media professionals from across Palestine for an inspiring workshop on environmental and climate communication, building their capacity to cover climate and environmental issues with greater confidence and impact.

Throughout the day, participants took part in interactive sessions exploring the environmental and climate context in Palestine, as well as the fundamentals of climate journalism, communication, ethics, behavioral change, and storytelling. The day wrapped up with a creative session on digital journalism and an analysis of successful environmental content.

The room was full of energy, collaboration, and fresh ideas — and we're just getting started.

More hands-on learning and creativity are coming up. 🌿

Sawsana | European Union and the Palestinians | EU MedBridge