This project is innovative for several reasons:

Focus on climate change and migration: according to the research we have carried out, while there is a growing awareness about the impacts of climate change, including its effects on migration, there are few initiatives that focus specifically on building capacity on awareness raising and promoting engagement with the topic and therefore this project is unique in its emphasis on the link between climate change and migration.

Cross-sectoral collaboration: The project involves collaboration between different sectors, including education, social services and research centers based, among others, also in Ethiopia. This approach can lead to new and innovative solutions that can address complex social and environmental challenges such as climate change and migration.

International and local focus: The project aims to promote the exchange of practices and knowledge at both international and local levels. This can lead to the sharing of diverse perspectives, ideas and practices, which can generate new insights and solutions that are tailored to the needs of different communities.

Multidisciplinary approach: The project involves experts and professionals from diverse backgrounds, including climate change, education, and social services. This approach can lead to the development of comprehensive and effective solutions that address the complex and interrelated challenges of climate change and migration.

Use of a toolkit: The project includes the development of a toolkit to support teachers, youth and social workers in addressing the link between climate change and migration. This toolkit can be a practical and innovative resource that can help these professionals to promote awareness and engagement on this issue.

The innovative elements of this proposal are its focus on the link between climate change and migration, its cross-sectoral and multidisciplinary approach, its international and local focus.