Project Partner
Funding: Erasmus+ Sport Program
Duration: January 2020 – December 2021
Eco-Friendly Sports project aimed to integrate sports activities with the principles of nature conservation and sustainability. The initiative encouraged young people to develop environmental awareness while demonstrating how sports events can be organized in environmentally responsible ways. The project focused on using sports as a platform to promote environmental awareness and sustainable lifestyles. Through educational activities and practical examples, young people were encouraged to connect their enthusiasm for sports with a commitment to protecting nature. Within the scope of the project:
• Young people gained awareness of sustainability and nature conservation through sports-based activities
• Sports events were designed to minimize environmental impacts and promote environmentally responsible practices
• Youth engagement in sports, ecology, well-being, and healthy living was encouraged
• Sustainable lifestyles and nature-friendly practices were promoted through sport
As a project partner, DKM contributed by:
• Identifying and highlighting examples of eco-friendly sports events in Türkiye
• Designing educational materials and training programs on sports and nature education for educators and participants
• Supporting the organization of an international conference to share project outcomes and promote environmentally responsible sports practices

Project website: www.ecofriendlysport.eu
Contact: dogaegitimi@dkm.org.tr