2024 Baltic Sea RYLA of D1420 Finland

RYLA Baltic Sea 2024  in Finland in Tvärminne, Hanko: 

Climate Change and the Baltic Sea

CHECK the Day-by-Day Programme!

The program in brief:

Sunday August 4 is for arrival and orientation. And for a Get-Together Party.

On Monday August 5, we will effectively get information about the state of the Baltic Sea and Climate Change. Tvärminne's young researchers talk about the CoastClim research program. https://www.coastclim.org/

In the afternoon we will focus on the essence and challenges of leadership.

On Tuesday August 6 morning, we will take a field trip to the sea on the Research Vessel Augusta to take samples. After lunch, we will examine the samples on the pier under the guidance of the scientists.

Later in the afternoon, we will hear presentations on how sustainable development is applied in management and industry.

Wednesday's (August 7) theme is working in a team. First, it is illustrated outdoors with a rowing exercise in long boats!

In the afternoon, the climate game Climate FRESK (https://climatefresk.org/world/) is played in 3-4 teams. Each team prepares its own concrete action plan on how to tackle the climate change.

The saunas are in the evening. Voluntary, of course.

On Thursday August 8, we will travel by bus to the city of Hanko, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary. The city has a very interesting history. Hanko Rotary Club hosts Hanko Day.

In the morning, we first visit the Hanko Front Museum.

Then we will go hiking to Uddskatan Nature Reserve and bird station. We will hear how climate change affects birds and their migrations. For lunch we have a picnic outside.

Then we return to the centre of Hanko, where we get to know the city and its history.

In the evening, we have a happy farewell party and dinner in Hanko. And hopefully a lot of happy music, programs and presentations that our RYLA participants have made during the week.

In the evening, the bus takes us back to Tvärminne.

Friday August 9 is the departure day.

The third RYLA Baltic Sea 2024 by D1420  from 4th to 9th of August 2024 in Finland in Tvärminne Zoological Station in Tvärminne village near Hanko town.

https://www.helsinki.fi/en/research-stations/tvarminne-zoological-station

Who can participate?

-  2–3 young people (aged 18-30) from each Baltic Sea country (16 in total)

-   2 young people (aged 18-30) from each of Finland's 5 rotary districts (10 in total)

-   6–8 Rotarians as instructors and camp leaders

Many Rotary clubs want to support young people to become future leaders. Feel free to contact Rotarians and Rotary Clubs in your community for getting a sponsor for you for the next Baltic Sea RYLA 2026!

The idea is that a Rotary club invites a young person and pays the participant fee 400 € for all arrangements , excluding travel costs.

However, many clubs might pay your travel costs as well.