Taking into consideration that environmental protection needs first of all a sharpened awareness towards the values and the importance for the conservation and protection of natural resources on local level the TC "Starting at one's doorstep - Active youth participation for environmental protection" is aimed on the development of a mutual understanding among the participants how to implement a local youth project including all stages of planning, preparation, methodology, project implementation and evaluation focusing on environmental protection. The TC addresses young Europeans, facilitators, project leaders and peers active and interested in the theme environmental protection. Although the TC is based on environmental education all methods and techniques will be adaptable to the participant's situation and environment. Furthermore the TC is focused on the establishment of stable partnerships between the participants and encourages future cooperation within YOUTH in ACTION on the core theme environmental protection on local as well as international level.