The themes of the second LTTA were deforestation, pollution, and renewable energy source. All the partners participated in LTTA as having completed their research and presentations giving information about the rates of deforestation and pollution in their region in 10 years, and kinds of renewable energy sources already used or possible suggestions in their country. The methodology of this LTTA was activity-based due to the activities to be done and solution-oriented as the participants understood the causes of environmental destruction and ways to deal with them and become aware that pollution, plastic waste, etc. have become a threat and are responsible for global warming.

    This LTTA provided important opportunities for students to become engaged in real-world issues that transcend classroom walls. They saw the relevance of their group studies to the complex environmental issues confronting our planet and they acquired the skills they need to be creative problem solvers and powerful advocates. They had direct communication and took responsibility in a team consisting of peers from different nations, so they have developed their self-confidence, ICT, and foreign language skills and become productive EU citizens who care about global environmental issues. They have also gained the ability to organize social groups and collaborate with them. The students stayed with their host families and learn Turkish culture and lifestyle, so they both got rid of their prejudices against different nations and developed their soft skills.