Flood Stopping

It is never easy to say good-bye.
Especially, when you have worked closely with such a diligent and inspiring collective like this one over two years.

We have created amazing project results, each challenging how we communicate about climate change and enriching the knowledge about floods and adaptation tools.

But most of all, we have collectively managed to bring together an audience across many different countries and generations and forge a great network of Flood Stoppers.

Instead, we would like to say thank you.

Thank you to our partners, Area Europa scarl, The Right Street Digital, SpostaMenti Associazione, Univerza v Mariboru, Low Carbon Economy, Infinitivity Design Labs, Ελληνογαλλική Σχολή Saint Joseph Πεύκης, and Περιφερειακό Λύκειο Λιβαδιών for your commitment and all the work you put into this project.

Thank you to all the students that have participated in our final Brussels event and showcased your fantastic presentations and tools you’ve prepared.

And thank you to all that have followed our two-year-long journey.

We wish you the happiest of holidays and hope that you will continue to follow and use our project results in the years to come.

Happy Holidays!

Your Flood Stopping

The final day of the Brussels event was bittersweet.
In the morning, while the students went sightseeing, the partners gathered for the final partner meeting.

Around noon, both the partners and students assembled to talk about the impact of the Flood Stopping project and what they had learnt through the two years of the project.

And while more needs to be done to raise awareness over adaptation and flood impacts, we are glad to have made the first step to do so.

🌊🎓 What a transformative day at Ελληνογαλλική Σχολή Saint Joseph Πεύκης!

Their Floodstopping Multiplier Event was a resounding success, while attendees explored topics like flood awareness and climate action in new and educational ways.

📸 Here’s a look back at the event’s highlights!

🌊🎓 What an inspiring evening at the Περιφερειακό Λύκειο Λιβαδιών!
The "Flood Stopping" multiplier event, part of the ERASMUS+ programme, was a complete success, filled with enlightening presentations and interactive activities.

Held on December 19th, 2024, this gathering was a true testament to the hard work and dedication of the students in addressing climate change and flood risk management.

It truly was a night of learning, engagement, and community spirit!

The afternoon of the second day continued with more fantastic examples of flood adaptation tools and techniques.

The students from Ελληνογαλλική Σχολή Saint Joseph Πεύκης had:

💧 prepared an emotional and intriguing podcast episode about the interviewee’s experience with floods.
💧 made comprehensive posters about climate change causes and what to do before, during, and after floods.
💧 created an educational video about what NOT to do before an incoming flood.
💧 prepared a useful flood emergency toolkit.
💧 showcased why community engagement is crucial when adopting flood management tools and techniques.
💧 performed a play that emphasised how floods can progress and subside.

On the second day of our meet, we got to listen to and see the amazing presentations that the students learnt about flood risk management using various tools.

First up were the students from Livadia Regional Lyceum who presented:

💧 a detailed analysis of what could have been done better during the Paphos floods, based on research and an engaging, first-hand experience interview.
💧 how simple plants like reeds can be used as a nature-based solution for flood prevention.
💧 how they made a detailed poster about what to do in case of flooding.
💧 mapping of potential flooding issues around their school and their adaptation plan.
💧 an analysis of rainfall increases in Larnaca and how to protect one’s home.

🌊🎓 What an enlightening day of learning!

The Flood Stopping Multiplier Event on December 16th, hosted by our partner Univerza v Mariboru, was a huge success. Attendees had the opportunity to dive deep into the "Flood Stopping" project and explore its innovative tools and strategies for managing flood risks.

The event was not only informative but also fostered a collaborative environment for all attendees to discuss key strategies and connect with experts dedicated to flood risk management and climate resilience.

The first day of the three-day meeting continued with the students from our partner schools, Saint Joseph Greek-French High School (Ελληνογαλλική Σχολή Saint Joseph Πεύκης ) from Greece, and Livadia Regional Lyceum (Περιφερειακό Λύκειο Λιβαδιών ) from Cyprus, joining us in the Brussels office of our partner, The Right Street Digital.

Here, they had the pleasure to have our partners, Area Europa scarl, SpostaMenti Associazione, Univerza v Mariboru, Lowcarboneconomy, Infinitivity Design Labs, and The Right Street Digital, present what they did during the past two years of the Flood Stopping Project.

They also got to know better the behind-the-scenes process of us creating the beloved and useful project results, like podcasts, the manual, animations, community mapping, and the app.

Earlier this month, our partner, The Right Street, organised and hosted an engaging three-day event in Brussels.

At this event, we focused on sharing what we had learnt collectively over the past two years about climate change and flood risk management and why EU projects like Flood Stopping are crucial.

On the morning of December 11th, Lorenzo Marchese from The Right Street organised an event titled “How to Communicate about Climate Change.”

Along with a panel of experts, including Gianluca Corzani from Area Europa scarl, he presented how vital it is to think about how we present these crucial topics understandably and transparently.

🌊🎓 Join us for an enlightening evening dedicated to showcasing the impactful results of the ERASMUS+ "Flood Stopping" program at Livadia Regional Lyceum!

🗓 Date: December 19th, 2024
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Livadia Regional Lyceum’s Conference Room

What’s on the agenda?
💧 Kick off the evening with an introduction from our esteemed management and teachers.
💧 Dive into the goals and achievements of our students in the Flood Stopping initiative.
💧 Experience firsthand the innovative work and projects developed by our students.
💧 Participate in our engaging Flood Stopping Board Game session—training and fun for all guests.

Your presence will celebrate and reward the hard work and dedication of our students to climate action and flood risk management. Don’t miss this opportunity to support and engage with the future environmental leaders from the Livadia Regional Lyceum.

🌍✨ Romagna: a local hub for climate adaptation thanks to EU projects!

Today's Multiplier Event was a unique opportunity to explore how local action meets European collaboration: TIMES & Flood Stopping!
📅 When: December 17, 2024
📍 Where: Cesena

🎭 Highlights:
🔹 Theatrical Reading by SpostaMenti Associazione: We've experienced a powerful performance inspired by the Flood Stopping Podcast series that brings personal and collective stories of resilience to life.
🔹 Interactive Workshop: We've engaged with the insights of both projects using real-time tools, fostering emotional and social engagement with climate adaptation.
🔹 Civil Protection of Cesena: We've discovered the essential skills and strategies for future flood volunteers to ensure communities are better prepared for emergencies.
🔹 Voices from the Territory: We've heard inspiring testimonials from local communities like Una Strada per Nuvoleto, At’Aiut, and Collettivo Osservo, showcasing grassroots initiatives in climate resilience and adaptation.

Together, Flood Stopping (Erasmus+) and TIMES (Horizon Europe) demonstrated the power of merging European innovation with local action. From mapping risks with digital tools to building volunteer capacity, we've seized this chance to learn, act, and inspire.

💡 Let's continue to shape a more resilient future—together, we can tackle the climate crisis!

🌊🎓 Ready to tackle flood awareness and climate action? Join us for our partner’s, Univerza v Mariboru, FloodStopping Multiplier Event on December 16th! 🙌

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore innovative tools, discuss key strategies, and connect with experts dedicated to flood risk management and climate resilience.

🔍 Here’s what’s on the agenda for an impactful day:

💧 Get to know the "Flood Stopping" project and its amazing tools.
💧 Enjoy an insightful presentation on flood management in the Balkans by guest speaker doc. dr. Danka Radić (via MS Teams).
💧 Test out the Flood Stopping Board Game.
💧 Engage in a discussion on flood management, mitigation, and adaptation plans.

🕒 Registration starts at 9:00 AM.

📍 Location: Faculty of Organisational Sciences, University of Maribor, Kranj, Slovenia.

See you there!