Picture a crisp autumn day in Thuringia, Germany. In the heart of the Culture Goes Europe shared office space, six vibrant young minds from across the EU and beyond gathered. The task before them? To dissect the complexities of creating broader change through three simple yet profound interventions: a game, a hike, and a cinema […]
On September 9, 2024, eight young participants gathered at the Pop-Up Store in Erfurt to test a new educational tool developed under the PLANET4B project. Moderated by Vladislav Artiukhov, the session focused on piloting the Food-Governance Game, an interactive role-playing activity designed to simulate decision-making around biodiversity, food systems, and environmental trade-offs. Set in a
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On 28 May 2024, Culture Goes Europe (CGE) hosted a dynamic gameplay session at Saline34 in Erfurt, bringing together a diverse group of young people to explore local and global challenges through collaborative simulation. The session, part of CGE’s ongoing commitment to civic education and participatory learning, offered participants an opportunity to engage with complex
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Am 8. Mai 2024, dem 79. Jahrestages der Befreiung vom deutschen Nationalsozialismus und der Beendigung des Zweiten Weltkriegs in Europa, findet in Erfurt und Thüringen die Aktion GOLD STATT BRAUN mit vielen Einzelaktionen statt. Noch nie waren so viele Akteur:innen dabei. Über 182 Kulturorte, Initiativen und Läden sowie viele Einzelpersonen treten mit uns für Vielfalt,
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On the evening of April 12, 2024, the “AI Lab: Addressing AI’s Impact on the Political Arena” event unfolded with an unexpected yet fittingly innovative welcome — an AI-generated avatar of Ursula von der Leyen. The virtual appearance of such a distinguished figure not only captivated the audience but also set a tone of intrigue
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On March 2, 2024, the Learning Community of PLANET4B’s Urban Youth case study reconvened at Culture Goes Europe (CGE) in Erfurt for its third workshop. This time, the focus shifted to a critical question: How can we measure the impact of youth-led interventions for biodiversity? Building on the previous session, participants worked together to define
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Photos from the Workshop 2 presentation. Source: Maryna Bykova. On March 2, 2024, the PLANET4B Learning Community gathered in Erfurt, Germany, for its second workshop under the Urban Youth case study. Hosted by Culture Goes Europe (CGE), the session brought together a small yet highly engaged group of young adults aged 22–27, all based in
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On February 24, 2024, the PLANET4B Learning Community convened for an inspiring and insightful workshop in Thuringia, Germany. The event brought together a diverse group of young people aged 22-27 from both EU and non-EU countries, alongside a representative from an NGO focused on sustainable agriculture. This gathering, facilitated by Maryna Bykova from CGE, aimed
As CGE Erfurt e.V., we are deeply committed to fostering a Thuringia that is open to the world and celebrates diversity. We envision a Thuringia where people of all origins, beliefs, and orientations are not only welcomed but also thrive in an environment free from discrimination and exclusion. This vision is the driving force behind
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First Outcomes from the PLANET4B Project Shed Lights on Theories and Methods Explaining Biodiversity Decision-Making Biodiversity loss, alongside climate change, stands as one of humanity’s most pressing challenges. Despite its significance, biodiversity is often sidelined in policy decision-making. Addressing this gap, PLANET4B, an innovative research project, delves into understanding how human decision-making processes influence biodiversity.
