Local multiplier event in Vienna
The Bioyoutoon project has been hard at work, devising new ways of promoting biodiversity conservation awareness with toolkits, comics and e-manuals. We wanted to promote the project, our resources and the outputs to a wider audience. The resources are available to be used for further workshops and education efforts, and we wanted to promote their use to local organizations.
Raising Awareness Through BioYouToon
The evening was an engaging mix of education, storytelling, and collaboration, ensuring that attendees left inspired and eager to use the project’s resources.
The event served as a platform to introduce the BioYouToon project and its training modules. Attendees received a comprehensive overview of the process that led to the development of key resources, including the final research report, the e-manual, the toolkit, and a series of engaging webtoons.
The response was overwhelmingly positive, with many organizations expressing enthusiasm about integrating these resources into their own initiatives.
An Interactive and Engaging Evening
The agenda featured a variety of activities designed to keep the audience engaged:
🥂 19:00 – Welcome Toast
A celebration of milestones achieved through the project.
🌍 19:30 – Presentation of BioYouToon Project
Yilmaz Vurucu introduced the project, highlighting the workshops in İznik and Vienna, while providing a sneak peek into the toolkit and webtoons.
📚 20:00 – Webtoons & Comic Collection on Biodiversity Conservation
Illustrators showcased their work, sharing insights on how comics can be a powerful tool for awareness. A lively Q&A followed.
🎥 20:45 – Screening: Short Documentary on Vienna’s Biodiversity Corridor
A thought-provoking film emphasizing the importance of urban biodiversity.
💬 21:00 – Expert Panel Discussion
Hosted by Mary Sarsam, the discussion featured biodiversity experts Dominic Sylvestre, Maria Lindhuber, and Raphael Volkmer, who shared valuable perspectives on the state of conservation in Europe and beyond.
The event’s impact was inspiring, with feedback from attendees expressing excitement about utilizing BioYouToon’s training modules in their own communities. New partnerships were forged, and local initiatives have already expressed interest in organizing workshops with the support of the BioYouToon team.
With a strong emphasis on storytelling as a means to raise awareness, the event not only highlighted the importance of biodiversity conservation but also inspired participants to take action. Even beyond the official project duration, BioYouToon’s influence will continue to grow through local workshops and collaborations, ensuring a lasting impact on youth and conservation efforts alike.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to spread awareness and foster a deeper connection with nature through creativity and education!