Can you learn systems thinking by playing a game? Understanding a definition is one thing. Experiencing what a competence means is another. This is the challenge we are tackling in the next stage of GATE: transforming the 12 GreenComp competences…
From GreenComp competence to practical learning resource A framework can provide orientation. But educators also need practical resources to bring it to life. This is why the GATE partnership is currently building a multilingual Digital Library of sustainability resources linked…
What if the problem changes depending on who is looking at it? Imagine a city wants to reduce car traffic in its centre. For environmental organisations, the problem might be emissions and air pollution. Local businesses may worry about accessibility…
Can we trust every green claim? “Natural.” “Green.” “Climate neutral.” “Environmentally friendly.” We encounter sustainability claims everywhere. But what do they actually tell us – and what evidence is behind them? This is where another GreenComp competence becomes essential: critical…
What does a T-shirt have to do with systems thinking? A T-shirt may seem like a simple everyday product. But look a little closer. Where was the cotton grown? How much water was needed? Where was the fabric produced? Under…
Making sustainability competences accessible How can we help people develop sustainability competences if the concepts behind them are difficult to understand? This is one of the questions at the heart of GATE. The European GreenComp framework defines 12 competences that…
The IL4SH consortium invites you to take part in our Environmental Task Contest! 🌍We’re excited to share three inspiring short videos created by learners from Germany, Cyprus, and Croatia – each telling a personal story of how small everyday actions…
We are delighted to present the first edition of the UPSPACE newsletter. It offers a clear overview of how the project is helping schools and communities across Europe to rethink public spaces through sustainability-focused education. From green skills and upcycling…
As part of this year’s Kartoffelfest, hosted by the Waldpädagogisches Zentrum (RUZ) Reinhausen, our team had the opportunity to present the outcomes of the GEA project to a wider audience. The Kartoffelfest is a well-known local celebration dedicated to environmental…
On 8 September 2025, BUPNET organised a roundtable focused on flood-retention measures in the area surrounding Breitenauer See. Local residents took part and shared their perspectives, concerns and ideas for improving community resilience to heavy rainfall and flooding. During the…
We are excited to announce the launch of the IL4SH Virtual Toolkit. This interactive resource hub brings together all the tools educators need to start IGL and CS activities. Featuring engaging presentations, curated tools, structured workshops and inspiring examples, the…
Now that the teacher training is complete, the next steps are already underway. Teachers will now organise local workshops with their colleagues to introduce IL4SH tools and activities. Shortly afterwards, students and their families will take part in experiential labs…
The teacher training in Split was a resounding success. Educators explored the IL4SH workshops and materials in depth, worked in international teams and started planning how to incorporate experiential learning into their schools. Through interactive sessions, Design Thinking, and World…
Our next major event is a 3-day teacher training course in Split, Croatia, designed to prepare educators for delivering the IL4SH workshops and experiential labs. The training will focus on applying the project’s tools and resources, planning local school activities…
In March 2025, students and teachers from Germany will visit their partner school in Cyprus for a week of dynamic, shared learning activities. Through sustainability-themed workshops, intercultural exchange, and collaborative projects, the event will offer valuable insights into the practical…