Author: anna.sosnicka

Gamification has proven to be a powerful learning approach because it builds on motivation, creativity, and active participation which are key factors for meaningful and lasting learning. By integrating game-based elements into educational and policy-related processes, gamification transforms learners from passive recipients of information into active contributors who explore, experiment, and co-create solutions. This is […]

The UBC Secretariat prepared a document “Policy Toolkit for Cities”, which was presented at the UBC Sustainability Conference and the Community of Practice webinar. Policy Toolkit for Cities is a document directed to the policy makers and local authorities, who would like to involve young people in policy making on the city level. The document […]

The Sustainability Conference in Faro, held on 17 November, attracted 39 participants, from community members, young participants, policymakers, youth stakeholders, and youth associations. Teachers and educators who had worked with student teams throughout the MC-YOU. The session was composed of the following main moments and speakers: 1) Opening by Municipality of Faro; 2) Testimonies from […]

The UBC Sustainability Conference in the framework of the “Minecrafting resilient Cities: innovative YOUth-led Policy process for sustainable Europe – MC-YOU” project was held on 5th November in Dolina Charlotty, at the UBC General Conference. The conference was directed at the cities. The main topic discussed was how cities can adapt gamification and use it […]

Youth workers, gamers, and NGOs came together for a lively, interactive session exploring how games can spark youth participation and help shape better communities. Participants dived into Inclusion through Games, discussing how playful methods can give marginalized youth a stronger voice in decision-making. Participants also explored how schools, NGOs, and public institutions can collaborate to create real […]

At the end of August, specialists, deputies and residents of Riga Municipality met with the students of the Technical Creativity House “Annas 2” to develop a joint vision for the revitalization of the Aristidas Briāna-Head Street Square. From 2023 to 2025, the Education, Culture and Sports Department of the Riga City Council and the City […]

As part of the MC-YOU Agora initiative, coordinated by CESIE, the Municipality of Sandanski carried out a participatory survey to reimagine six key public locations in the city. With the involvement of 161 citizens—including students, parents, teachers, and local residents—the process was a true community effort titled MC-YOU Consultations The engagement process was driven by local […]

The 8th grade students at the EB 2,3 D. Afonso III School, Faro, and, within the scope of the international project MC-YOU – Minecrafting Resilient Cities, were challenged to design more sustainable public spaces for their cities. The urban requalification proposals was presented on June 13th, starting at 9:30 am, in the auditorium of the […]

From March to April 2025, 195 participants joined Agora events in Sandanski, where students used Minecraft to present urban resilience projects in their schools. With tools like MC-Metre, youth sparked dialogue on city futures. Teachers praised gains in digital & civic skills!

“Rendezvous with the City” in Riga gathered 100+ participants—students, teachers, citizens & city reps—for online Agoras on sustainability, resilience & urban planning. With input from experts and locals, the sessions sparked valuable ideas & youth engagement despite timing and tech challenges.