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Original language
Latvian
Original title of the resource
Jau desmito gadu Latvijā norisinās Rīcības dienas
English translation of the title
For the tenth year in a row, Action Days are taking place in Latvia
Organization
FEE Latvija
Year of the publication
2022
Keyword
SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
Keyword
SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
Keyword
SDG 13: Climate action
Format
Best Practice
Vocational/professional sector
Sector
Various sectors
What is the resource about?
Jau desmito gadu Latvijā kampaņa Rīcības dienas iesaista skolas un vietējās kopienas bezatkritumu un ilgtspējīga dzīvesveida veicināšanā, īstenojot praktiskas aktivitātes. Tās ietver bezatkritumu dienu organizēšanu, salauztu lietu labošanu, atkārtoti lietojamu iepirkumu somu izgatavošanu, apģērbu apmaiņas pasākumu rīkošanu, kā arī talkas un izglītojošas darbnīcas. Šo iniciatīvu mērķis ir iedvesmot ilgtermiņa uzvedības pārmaiņas.
What is the resource about? (in English)
For the tenth year, Latvia’s Rīcības dienas (Days of Action) campaign has engaged schools and communities in promoting zero-waste and sustainable lifestyles through practical activities. These include organizing waste-free days, repairing broken items, creating reusable shopping bags, hosting clothing swap events, and carrying out clean-up actions and awareness-raising workshops. Together, these initiatives aim to inspire long-term behavioural change.
Why is the resource useful for VET actors?
This resource is useful for VET actors because it provides practical examples and hands-on approaches that can be directly integrated into vocational training and learner activities. It supports VET professionals in promoting sustainability, circular economy principles, and responsible behaviour through real-life actions. By using this resource, peers can strengthen learner engagement while contributing to meaningful long-term change.
LV
Šis resurss ir noderīgs profesionālās izglītības un apmācību (PIA) nozares pārstāvjiem, jo tas piedāvā praktiskus piemērus un uz darbību balstītas pieejas, ko iespējams tieši integrēt mācību procesā. Tas palīdz PIA speciālistiem veicināt ilgtspēju, aprites ekonomikas principus un atbildīgu rīcību, balstoties uz reālām aktivitātēm. Resursa izmantošana stiprina izglītojamo iesaisti un veicina nozīmīgas ilgtermiņa pārmaiņas.
Why is the resource useful for VET actors? (in English)
This resource is useful for VET actors because it provides practical examples and hands-on approaches that can be directly integrated into vocational training and learner activities. It supports VET professionals in promoting sustainability, circular economy principles, and responsible behaviour through real-life actions. By using this resource, peers can strengthen learner engagement while contributing to meaningful long-term change.