Young Guardians of Biodiversity is a youth work project designed to engage younger generations in the protection of ecosystems and the enhancement of local territories. Through experiential learning and direct contact with nature, the initiative encourages students to explore the relationship between biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, and community wellbeing in the Lake Bracciano area.

Promote environmental awareness among young people through direct experiences in nature and exposure to agroecological practices. Strengthen appreciation for local territories, rural knowledge, and eco-friendly lifestyles rooted in respect for natural ecosystems.

Encourage collective responsibility for biodiversity protection by involving families, educators, associations, and local administrations.Encourage collective responsibility for biodiversity protection by involving families, educators, associations, and local administrations.

50 students under 18 from IIS Luca Paciolo in Anguillara, together with educators, families, local associations, and community stakeholders.12 months, from September 2024 to August 2025. Lake Bracciano area, in the Tuscia region of central Italy. This project is supported by the 8×1000 from Unione Induista Italiana

Young Guardians of Biodiversity is an educational initiative aimed at strengthening young people’s awareness of environmental protection and the value of local ecosystems. Developed in collaboration with IIS Luca Paciolo in Bracciano, the project offers an experiential learning pathway centered on field visits, educational activities, and direct engagement with organic farms.

Supported by the Unione Induista Italiana, the initiative contributes to a broader effort to promote biodiversity conservation and encourage more harmonious relationships between human communities and natural environments. Through practical experiences and participatory learning methods, students explore agroecological practices, sustainable land use, and rural tourism as tools for ecological regeneration.

The project is part of a wider educational journey developed by Navdanya International, which has long promoted initiatives for young people focused on the interconnectedness of ecology, culture, and community. By combining outdoor learning with creative communication and reflection, the project empowers participants to better understand environmental challenges and to play an active role in shaping sustainable futures.

• Experiential environmental education.
• Agroecology and sustainable agriculture learning.
• Outdoor learning and exploration of natural heritage.
• Creative communication and storytelling about biodiversity.
• Community engagement around environmental awareness.

• Outdoor educational activities focused on understanding local ecosystems and biodiversity.
• Visits and workshops at organic farms to learn about agroecological practices and rural tourism.
• Digital and creative learning activities aimed at communicating environmental knowledge.
• Research and reflection by participants on the ecological value of local territories.
• Collaboration with educators and local stakeholders to strengthen community awareness.
• Organization of a final event to present the project outcomes to the community.

• Active participation of 50 students in a year-long experiential learning pathway.

• Increased environmental awareness among students and the wider community.

• Educational materials and reports developed through participants’ research and reflection.

• Stronger connections between schools, farms, and local environmental actors.

• A final public event presenting the results and insights of the project.