Students reported on the effects of climate change on World Heritage sites such as the “Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region” and the “Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin”. The young people were especially concerned about the threat that climate change is posing to the parks and forests. They presented on a wide range of topics, from chemical formulae for the preservation of historic shell limestone, to tree mortality and droughts in gardens and parks, as well as their own motivation to participate in the project in an equally authentic and competent manner, which was met with a great response from the audience.
The presentations were followed by a moderated discussion in which the students also spoke about their experiences and their commitment to cultural and natural heritage. The individual student projects did not only convey knowledge about the World Heritage Sites and climate change, but also turned the young people into multipliers of knowledge about these issues. Their contributions illustrated the positive impact of projects that combine cultural heritage and education for sustainable development and give young people the skills to take action.
