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Italy
B Corp School
by InVento Innovation Lab Impresa Sociale Srl
B Corp School is a suistanable entrepreneurship program where students are guided in the creation of a real freen start- up inspired by the model of better- for- the- planet companies. Students are accompanied in the design and/or realisation of an innovative product or service that is economically environmentally and socially sustainable.
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Italy
Amico Eco
by Leroy Merlin Italia Srl
AmicoEco is a multidisciplinary project addressed to primary and secondary school students and aims to address the need for a deeper understanding of environmental sustainability by encouraging sustainable and ethical behaviour. Particularly, Leroy Merlin provided two innovative multimedia tools consisting of different didactic tools to educate students on sustainability
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Italy
Fuga dall'INmondo
by Agenzia provinciale per la protezione dell'ambiente di Trento
Fuga dall’INmondo is an outdoor escape game on climate change, implemented in the Hasburg Park. Upon entering the Hapsburg Park, kids find themselves projected into a parallel world called INmondo, whose inhabitants have consumed almost all natural resources. In order to escape and return to their 'straight world', where man lives in harmony with Nature, learners will have to search the park for clues that will lead them to their escape route.
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Italy
Connect to Green Plug
by Unione Province Italiana – Basilicata In partnership with: Provincia di Matera, Provincia di Potenza, Legambiente Basilicata, CEA i Calanchi, Associazione Labirinto visivo
Connect to Green Plug is a project co-funded under the Azione Province Giovani Programme promoted by the Department for Youth Policy and Universal Civil Service of the Italian Presidency of the Council of Ministers. The project consists of 4 activities aimed at connecting young people in the Basilicata region to the various Green Plugs.
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Italy
Futurità
by Intesa SanPaolo & WeSchool
Futurità is a civic and digital education project designed to support students in developing knowledge around the Sustainable Development Goals and gaining coherent guidance in choosing the university studies. The project proposes participatory experiences to schools in which students can become promoters of actions of renewal and interconnection between environment, economy and social relations.
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Italy
Alfieri dell'Ambiente
by Dusty Srl- Srr Catania Area Metropolitana
The project is addressed to school students at all levels, it effectively integrates classroom-based environmental education and practical learning experiences, encouraging learners to take on an active role and apply theoretical knowledge to implement raising-awareness actions and community-oriented initiatives.
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Italy
Agente 0011
by ActionAid, La Fabbrica Srl & Mandragola Editrice
This initiative engages young individuals from all across Italy in an online community called Agente0011, encouraging them to participate in sustainability mission. Through the tools and methodologies kids contribute to spreading crucial and timely themes such as fighting inequalities, protecting the planet and its inhabitants, and promoting inclusivity.
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Italy
Passeggiando nell'ambiente
by Istituto Superiore per la Protezione e la Ricerca Ambientale
Passeggiando nell’ambiente is a multimedia educational program that stems from a homonym publication by the Institute for Environmental Protection and Research. The project intends to involve teachers and students in a digital didactic pathway integrating the content of the publication with multimedia and interactivity. The aim of the project is to encourage a model of the economy that regenerates itself, for greater efficiency and less waste.
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Italy
GECO for School
by Geco Srl Società Benefit
GECO For School is a free green education programme hosted in a virtual environment that allows direct interaction through avatars with which each student can glimpse and explore first-hand content related to the world of sustainability and concerning the topics of renewable energy, eco-food, green mobility, circular economy and sustainable tourism.
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Italy
Economie Circolari di COmunità ( Ecco)
by Legambiente
The ECCO (Circular Economies of COmmunity for Environmental, Social and Cultural Regeneration) project - funded by the Italian Ministry of Labour and Social Policies – aimed at promoting and developing the circular economy through an integrated approach capable of generating environmental, economic and social benefits both on a national and local scale.
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Ireland
The Willow Project
by Gurteen College
There are 30 hectares of willow planted to provide fuel for the College heating system. This is part of the Renewable Energy programme being implemented at Gurteen. To minimise the risk of losses due to disease, different varieties of willow were planted in adjacent plots.
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Greece
Cooking oil to biodiesel- Mass Production
by 3rd EPAL-VET school in the municipality of Chalandri, Athens
The 3rd EPAL-VET school in the municipality of Chalandri received a reactor device for the mass production of biodiesel from cooking oil. The issues addressed are alternative forms of energy, natural resource management and sustainability, sustainable management, waste management, circular economy, through the production of alternative 2nd generation biodiesel fuel from the processing of cooking oil.
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Greece
Smart bins with solar panel
by EPAL-VET school in Kalambaka, Thessaly
The EPAL-VET school in Kalambaka, Thessaly, have created smart recycling bins permanently located at the main corridor of the school and which students and teachers use every day, emphasizing the necessity of recycling and reinforcing the culture of green development.
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Greece
Electric vehicle- solar electric vehicle and solar energy power station
by 1st EPAL-VET school in Komotini, Thrace
Teachers and students of 1st EPAL-VET school in Komotini, Thrace, designed and built an electric car. Following the production of this electric car in the school year 2020-2021 the students upgraded the vehicle with the installation of flexible photovoltaic panels and constructed a solar energy charging station.
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Greece
Smart irrigation using automation and IT system
by 1st EPAL-VET school in Kiato, Korinthos
1st EPAL- VET school in Kiato, Korinthos, developed a project to highlight the need to address the exponentially growing problem of land degradation and desertification by integrating the data of the digital revolution into agricultural practice. The students cultivated lettuce in the premises, aiming to inform the students about the possibility of using new technologies, but also to transfer the example and results of this process to the farmers of the surrounding area.
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Greece
Virtual Net Metering
by 1st EPAL-VET school of Mytilene
In the framework of the pilot program A New Beginning in the EPALs, on 2018, the implementation of the construction of a Solar System took place by the 1st EPAL of Mytilene, in the context of Virtual Net metering. The students acquired know-how but also produced electricity made available to the local community.
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Greece
An intelligent hub for the management of renewable energy sources and energy saving (APEX)
by Sivitanideio School in Athens and 1st EPAL-VET school of Mytilene
The APEX project has design and construct physical hubs at the Sivitanideio School in Athens and at the 1st EPAL of Mytilene including technological equipment for the development of a smart local electricity grid
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Greece
Autonomous Robotic Metallic Recycler
by 2nd EPAL-VET school of Herakleion ,Crete
the 2nd EPAL of Herakleion, Crete created the CanBuddy a robotic metal recycler that moves autonomously in a space and allows the recycling of metal cans such as soda cans, food containers, etc. At the same time, it offers information, entertainment by showing news, videos, etc., as well as interactive online services. The recycler is dressed in themes for advertising purposes. It can be used in places such as museums, airports, public services, businesses, etc. This project was funded by the Support and Management of the Action Plans of the project A New Beginning in the EPAL-VET schools of the National resources and co-financed by the NSRF 2014-2020.
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Greece
Bioclimatic Technology Museum
by Day EPAL-VET school Thira, Santorini
The students at Thira, Santorini day EPAL designed, studied and constructed a Bioclimatic kiosk which was enriched with renewable energy systems (Solar panel and Wind turbine). This project was funded by the Support and Management of the Action Plans of the project A New Beginning in the EPAL-VET schools of the National resources and co-financed by the NSRF 2014-2020.
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Greece
Energy in our lives
by 8th EPAL-VET school in Thessaloniki
The students at the 8th EPAL in Thessaloniki, understood the concept of energy and its forms calculating their energy footprint and raised their 'energy' and 'environmental' awareness. The students learned about the importance of renewable energy in the global energy mix, as well as raising awareness on issues related to climate change mitigation, adaptation and early warning.
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Greece
Optimising plant growth with new technologies
by 1st EPAL-VET school in Thiva, Boeotia
For the school year 2022-23 the students at 1st EPAL in Thiva, Boeotia, constructed an enclosed seedbed and proceeded to germinate and grow plants under controlled conditions using new technologies. This project was funded by the Support and Management of the Action Plans of the project A New Beginning in the EPAL-VET schools of the National resources and co-financed by the NSRF 2014-2020.
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Spain
Efficient with the Environment
by Eduardo Linares Lumeras Secondary School.
Efficient with the Environment is a transformative project and it promotes sustainability and environmental awareness. The project engages the educational community in an encompassing journey towards responsible ecological practices. Through innovative methodologies, collaborative partnerships, the project fosters a conscious environment culture.
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Spain
New Sustainability Module for VET in Spain
by Naturgy Foundation
This best practice developed by Naturgy Foundation aims at enhancing professionals' job readiness through updated energy sector training. The initiative integrates Sustainability modules into Spain's VET curricula by 2024-2025 and its success factors include strategic alignment, stakeholder engagement, and resource provision.
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Spain
REVIVE, Environments for Climate
by IES Juan Bosco (Alcázar de San Juan)
REVIVE” foster sustainability through collaborative action. Rooted in school entrepreneurship, the project actively contributes to global sustainability initiatives and aligns with the SDGs of the 2030 Agenda. It transforms waste management, creates green spaces, and promotes biodiversity. Supported by strategic alliances, REVIVE stands as a dynamic force for positive environmental change.
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Spain
Real projects
by IES Sierra de Carrascoy, Vocational Training in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Installations, and Water Treatment Networks and Stations.
“ Real Project” pioneers a hands-on approach in vocational training, where real projects fuse theory with practical applications, enriching students' skills and fostering a holistic understanding of technical subjects while emphasizing sustainability integration. The hands-on nature of the projects enhances students' understanding of sustainability and its integration into their field of study.
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Spain
ESenRED: Schools Towards Sustainability Network+
by ESenRED
ESenRED: Schools Towards Sustainability Network is a transformative educational initiative that unites non-university educational centers across Spain. Focused on environmental education for sustainability and global citizenship, ESenRED empowers students and teachers to address the eco-social crisis through shared learning, collaborative projects, and responsible actions.
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Spain
International Youth Conference: Let's Take Care of the Planet (CONFINT)
by ESenRED and CONFINT
International Youth Conference: Let's Take Care of the Planet (CONFINT) is a constructivist approach that mobilizes youth and educational communities. Through a series of conferences at various levels, students engage in research, dialogue, and action on eco-social challenges, fostering responsibility, empowerment, and collaboration promoting cross-curricular integration and intergenerational dialogue.
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Spain
MEFP. Guide with methodological orientations for the curricular anchoring of Education for Sustainable and Global Citizenship
by Sub-Directorate General for Territorial Cooperation and Educational Innovation
This best practice provides practical and contextual methodological proposals across various educational stages, while enabling educators and institutions to foster sustainability competences while adhering to the European sustainability framework, GreenComp. MEFP embraces innovative methodologies, harness the power of diverse projects, and cultivate a brighter, more sustainable future through education.
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Spain
Re-thinking the uncertain future in the face of climate emergency
by MEFP, Sub-Directorate General for Territorial Cooperation and Educational Innovation.
“Re-thinking the uncertain future in the face of climate emergency” fosters anticipatory and systemic thinking by guiding students through the creation of future scenarios within the urgent context of climate change. By envisioning diverse pathways to 2050 and proposing actionable solutions, students develop essential competences in geography and economy while contributing to a more sustainable world.
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Spain
Afordable and Clean Energy
by FORMA NAEN, Interreg POCTEFA programme.
The Affordable and Clean Energy practice engages students in assessing the energy efficiency of a building and formulating improvement plans. Through collaborative analysis and reflection, students develop a deeper understanding of energy consumption and contribute to enhancing sustainability within their educational environment.
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Spain
Escape room Climate Change
by FORMA NAEN, Interreg POCTEFA programme.
This practice aims to enhance climate change education by immersing students in a playful and engaging learning experience.Through a recreational activity such as a virtual escape room, concepts about climate change are introduced and participants explore this crucial concept, sparking discussions and debating about individual and collective actions to address climate challenges
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Romania
Respect for Resources
by Author(s): Food Waste Combat and Clujul Sustenabil
The Respect for Resources explore links between environment, economy and society and is designed as a series of activities aimed at developing cross-cutting skills, effective management, critical thinking, resilience, active citizenship and self-reliance. The course addresses the need for early education on topics that define and threaten today's world: climate change, food waste and waste management.
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Romania
EDUboost
by Măriuca Mihăilescu, initiator of the project #aFostOdata, Bigger Picture Digital Education Association
EDUboost resources answer important questions about sustainability by explaining topics like global warming, recycling, food waste, plastic water pollution, urban parks and forests, respecting the planet, what a green city means, what community values are, how we connect with nature, and what alternative transportation means in a child-friendly way.
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Romania
Green Week
by Romanian Ministry of Education
The Green Week programme is a national programme in line with the provisions of the report Climate Change and Environmental Education in Sustainable Schools, prepared by the working group of the Presidential Administration, the National Strategy on Education for Sustainable environment and climate change 2023-2030.
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Romania
Academy of sustainability
by Social Innovation Solutions
The Sustainability Academy aims to help SMEs willing to adopt sustainability strategies and aims to increase the number of sustainable businesses in Romania. The Sustainability Academy platform guides entrepreneurs in transforming business models and increasing long-term profitability by providing free relevant content on sustainability in the form of digital modules and interactive webinars and networking
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Romania
Student Entrepreneurial Society
by Romanian Ministry of Education
The Student Entrepreneurial Society of the Maritime University of Constanta (SAS-UMC) was established on the basis of OM no.3262/2017 and operates academically under the University Senate and administratively under the Rector. The project aims to support, develop and encourage entrepreneurship among students and graduates in order to increase the competitiveness of the Maritime University of Constanta.
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Romania
Cantus Mundi Environmental School
by Nature Talks Association, Cantus Mundi Romania
The National Programme Cantus Mundi Romania launched the digital project Cantus Mundi Environmental School, together with Teodora Iacob - journalist, environmental activist and founder of the Nature Talks Association. The project focuses on a series of videos and activities on ecology, environmental protection, pollution, recycling and upcycling.
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Romania
Active citizens for quality local public services
by Act for Tomorrow Association, The Romanian Academic Society, Vellenes Fellesorganisasjon
The project, initiated by the Romanian Academic Society in partnership with the Act for Tomorrow Association, aims to contribute directly to improving the quality of urban life by involving citizens, mainly young people, by encouraging urban authorities to provide quality public services in a sustainable way.
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Romania
Life school: do we live eco-friendly? How environmentally friendly is our school?
by Living Democracy
Learning ecology means living ecologically. In this way, school becomes a place of active citizenship. Active citizenship is best taught by practicing it and during this activity are designed and developed various environmentally friendly behaviours.
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Romania
Eco Challenge: Circular Economy
by Viitor Plus Association
Eco Provocarea (Eco Challenge) is an extra-curricular educational program for environmental protection and personal development addressed to high school students. The project team has created for teachers a series of resources and courses sheets on tfive modules: Project Management, Curricular Economy, Energy and Climate Change, Waste Management, Education and Awareness.
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Romania
Recycle In Bucharest
by Viitor Plus Association
In response to the low level of recycling in Bucharest, the association Viitor Plus, through the Recycling Map programme, has launched Recycle in Bucharest, the first information campaign on separate collection in all six sectors of the capital.
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Ireland
Re-Turn Bins
by TUS Green-Campus Biodiversity, Tree Planting & Pollinator Support Initiative
TUS Thurles’ Re-turn Bins initiative makes recycling simple, visible and impactful. By integrating the Deposit Return Scheme into everyday campus life, the project reduces litter, supports the circular economy and channels environmental action into social good through charitable donations.
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Ireland
TUS Green-Campus Biodiversity, Tree Planting & Pollinator Support Initiative
by Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Thurles Campus
TUS Thurles is letting nature lead. By planting native trees and allowing wildflowers to flourish through delayed mowing, the Green-Campus Biodiversity initiative is turning the campus into a vibrant refuge for pollinators — proving that simple land-use changes can deliver powerful environmental impact.
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Ireland
Dundrum Rooftop Bee Garden
by Dundrum College of Further Education
High above the city, Dundrum College of Further Education is creating space for nature to thrive. The Dundrum Rooftop Bee Garden transforms an urban rooftop into a living habitat for pollinators, supporting six active bee hives alongside native planting. Through hands-on student learning and cross-sector collaboration, the initiative brings biodiversity into the heart of the city, raising environmental awareness while equipping learners with real-world skills in urban ecology, horticulture and sustainable land use.
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Ireland
Farm Family Traineeship
by Laoise and Offaly Education Training Borad (LOETB)
LOETB’s Farm Family Traineeship empowers farming families in Laois and Offaly to plan for a sustainable future. By combining practical skills, ecological stewardship, and family-centred planning, the program supports farm succession, boosts farm and off-farm income opportunities, and strengthens local agricultural communities. Participants develop bespoke Family Farm Plans that integrate economic viability with environmental responsibility, while learning from experts and collaborating across generations. The initiative equips the next generation of farmers with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to lead farms into a sustainable and resilient future.
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Ireland
Environmental Sustainability in the Workplace (Level 5)
by Cork College of FET
Cork College of FET is empowering employees and employers to drive sustainability in the workplace. Through its Level 5 Environmental Sustainability programme, participants gain practical skills and knowledge to reduce organizational environmental footprints, implement green initiatives, and act as sustainability champions within their teams. By combining workplace-focused training with sector collaboration across ETBs, SOLAS, EPA, SEAI, and industry partners, the programme equips learners to lead practical, measurable environmental change that benefits businesses, communities, and the planet.
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Ireland
Kinsale Campus Green Campus
by Cork College of FET
Kinsale Campus is turning education into action with its holistic Green Campus programme. Through native planting, pollinator meadows, permaculture, and sustainable food initiatives, the campus enhances biodiversity, reduces environmental impact, and integrates hands-on learning for students. By engaging staff, students, and the local community — from Seed Library projects to renewable energy practices — Kinsale Campus demonstrates how education, ecology, and community collaboration can create measurable environmental impact while fostering long-term sustainability and stewardship.
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Ireland
Environmental Responsibility & Sustainability Initiatives
by Southeast Technology University (SETU Carlow Campus)
SETU Carlow is embedding sustainability into every corner of campus life. Through resource-saving strategies, circular economy initiatives, and hands-on community engagement, the Green Campus programme reduces environmental impact while promoting awareness and action among students, staff, and visitors. From water refill stations and waste segregation to behavioural-change campaigns and sustainability events, SETU Carlow combines practical solutions with education to foster long-term ecological responsibility and a culture of environmental stewardship.
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Ireland
Biodiversity Enhancement & Habitat Conservation
by Southeast Technology University (SETU Carlow Campus)
SETU Carlow is creating vibrant habitats across its campuses, turning green spaces into havens for wildlife and pollinators. Through meadow grass areas, tree planting, and nesting boxes for species like swifts, the campus fosters biodiversity while integrating conservation into everyday operations. Students, staff, and the wider community benefit from enriched outdoor learning spaces, while partnerships with initiatives like the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan demonstrate SETU’s leadership in urban and campus biodiversity.
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Ireland
Reusable Cup & Discounted Tea/Coffee Initiative – Sustainable Campus Canteen Practice
by TUS Thurles
TUS Thurles is turning everyday coffee breaks into climate action. By providing reusable cups and offering a discount on tea and coffee, the campus reduces single-use waste, encourages sustainable habits, and supports broader Green Campus goals. Students, staff, and visitors are empowered to make small, daily choices that add up to measurable environmental impact — all while enjoying their favourite hot beverages.
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Ireland
Tiny Forests & Green Teams Initiative – Whole-Campus Climate Action and Biodiversity Practice
by Limerick & Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB)
LCETB is turning FET campuses into living laboratories for sustainability. Through learner-led Tiny Forest plantings, biodiversity restoration, and staff-led Green Teams, campuses become vibrant hubs of climate action and environmental stewardship. By combining hands-on ecological projects with structured governance, the initiative empowers learners, staff, and communities to lead real-world change — enhancing biodiversity, promoting sustainable behaviours, and contributing to national climate targets.
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