EcoActive: Citizens for a Sustainable Europe - Buarcos
The first transnational meeting of the project Eco...

The first transnational meeting of the project EcoActive Citizens for a Sustainable Europe took place in Buarcos (Figueira da Foz, Portugal) from 25 to 28 February 2026, bringing together 62 local and international participants from 14 European countries.

 

As the kick-off event of the project, it played a fundamental role in establishing a common vision among partners, strengthening trust and cooperation within the consortium, and setting the methodological, thematic and organisational foundations for the implementation of the project over the following months.

 

The meeting focused on coastal sustainability, addressing the interdependence between marine ecosystems, land management, and community engagement, and highlighting the role of citizens and local authorities in advancing sustainable and climate-conscious practices in line with European priorities.

 

The event was designed as a comprehensive and balanced programme combining institutional engagement, knowledge transfer, participatory methodologies and intercultural exchange. It ensured that participants were not only passive recipients of information, but active contributors to discussions, learning processes and the co-creation of knowledge.
The diversity of profiles involved including local authorities, civil society representatives, environmental experts, educators, and active citizens, enriched the debates and guaranteed a multidisciplinary perspective throughout all activities.