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Mutriku and Eibar councils back student sustainability proposals

Municipal leaders have agreed to translate student research into actionable local policies under the two-decade Agenda2030 Escolar program

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Overview

  • Agenda2030 Escolar has educated Debabarrena students about sustainable development for 20 years in collaboration with Debegesa and the Basque Government.
  • In recent plenary meetings, student representatives from Mutriku and seven educational centers in Eibar presented their findings on responsible consumption to their respective councils.
  • Proposals include awareness campaigns on seasonal produce and water use, enhanced recycling and waste management facilities, sustainable fashion workshops and support for local commerce.
  • Municipal councils responded positively and committed to implement the student requests insofar as possible, marking a shift toward policy integration of youth-led ideas.
  • The initiative underscores active collaboration between Debegesa, schools and local governments to embed sustainable practices across the community.