Activity Details (From River to Field: Efficient Use of Water in Agricultural Lands)

This activity aims to raise awareness among young people and riverside village communities about proper water use and sustainable irrigation methods. The event, taking place in Turkey, will include training sessions, fieldwork and group activities; each partner organization will coordinate activities in its own country.

 

Within the activity:

• Young people will receive information about the importance of water, the impacts of climate change on water resources, and water-saving methods.

• AI-supported water monitoring systems for agriculture will be introduced.

• Discussions with villagers about advantages of smart irrigation systems, local irrigation problems and potential solutions will take place.

• Experts will share modern irrigation techniques, drip irrigation, sprinkler systems and AI-supported applications in seminars.

• Through fieldwork participants will see modern systems in practice and gain hands-on experience via practical trainings.

Target Audience:

• Young people aged 16-30: they will be informed about protecting water resources and efficient irrigation methods and encouraged to become change ambassadors through interactive workshops.

• Riverside village communities: traditional irrigation methods will be aligned with modern and efficient techniques.

• Local authorities and institutions: they will contribute to water management policies and promote sustainable water use.

• Local communities: the activity's impact will spread across the region, providing environmental and economic benefits.

Expected Results:

• 150 young people will receive training on the importance of water, climate change and AI-supported solutions.

• A 20% water saving target will be aimed through modern irrigation systems.

• 85% of participants will improve their digital skills and 80% will gain environmental awareness.

• Social inclusion will be enhanced with attention to gender and cultural diversity during the activity.

• 10 innovative solution proposals and 5 good practice examples will emerge from field studies.

This activity will contribute to increasing young people's digital and environmental awareness, help produce concrete solutions for sustainable agriculture and water management, and form a basis for the "Youth 5.0: Water Form Workshop".