Read for the Planet: Climate Literacy Hub
The Local Challenge
Tatev, a rural border community in Armenia’s Syunik region, faces intertwined environmental, social, and geopolitical pressures. Deforestation, poor waste management, and climate vulnerability increasingly threaten agriculture-based livelihoods already strained by economic instability and displacement. Yet climate literacy and opportunities for meaningful action remain minimal, especially for youth, women, and marginalized families. The library, one of the few accessible community spaces, is under-resourced and cannot meet these urgent needs. Without targeted efforts, vulnerable groups remain excluded from knowledge, skills, and participation in shaping sustainable solutions. This crisis is not only environmental—it is social, undermining resilience, inclusion, and civic engagement in a fragile border region.
The Initiative
“Read for the Planet: Climate Literacy Hub” transforms the Tatev Library into a vibrant center for environmental education and action. In partnership with Eco-Youth NGO, the initiative combines curated eco-literature, film screenings, and climate storytelling with hands-on makerspace workshops. Together, the partners organize eco-book clubs, youth-led dialogues, and upcycling sessions, while displaced and local families co-create content alongside artisans and environmentalists. The library contributes space, resources, and visibility, while Eco-Youth mobilizes young people, coordinates stakeholders, and ensures inclusivity. With support from Tatev Municipality, schools, and community experts, the hub blends literacy, creativity, and environmental stewardship, turning passive concern into collective, locally led action.
What’s Next?
The Climate Literacy Hub will empower rural and displaced communities by building ecological awareness, practical skills, and a culture of collaboration. Young people will develop confidence as climate leaders, families will gain tools for sustainable living, and cultural workers will connect their practice to environmental resilience. The public will benefit from inclusive activities, outdoor eco-displays, and access to knowledge that encourages everyday climate action. The library will evolve into a trusted, future-oriented hub—not just for books, but for civic participation and environmental responsibility. Through sustained collaboration with Eco-Youth NGO, Tatev Municipality, and schools, the initiative will create long-term impact, fostering resilience, inclusion, and sustainability across generations.
Contact theeuropechallenge@culturalfoundation.eu if you have any questions or want to be connected with the team behind the project.
