The event involved 900 children and highlighted the importance of community action for a more sustainable future
On December 6th, 2024, the city of Aveiro hosted an event that brought together education, sustainability, and citizenship: the Parade of Sustainability. Organized by the Union of Parishes of Glória and Vera Cruz, in partnership with the Agrupamento de Escolas de Aveiro and the A-AAGORA project, the parade saw the participation of around 900 children from primary schools, with the goal of raising awareness about environmental issues and promoting more sustainable practices.
The event began with children leaving the Vera Cruz, Barrocas, Glória, and Santiago schools towards the Mercado Manuel Firmino. The parade then made its way to Largo do Rossio, where it culminated in an interactive session and several environmental awareness activities.
The A-AAGORA project, whose main objective is to promote solutions to increase resilience to climate change and mitigate its impacts on coastal areas, participated as a partner in the event. During the Parade of Sustainability, A-AAGORA contributed its expertise in implementing Nature-based Solutions (NbS), reinforcing the message of how collective actions can help tackle environmental challenges.
A-AAGORA’s presence at the Parade of Sustainability emphasized the importance of collaboration between educational institutions, environmental organizations, and citizens, as a way to address present challenges and ensure a safer, more sustainable future for all.