Design Thinking has emerged as a key method in IL4SH, helping students and educators to develop their own sustainability projects. This creative problem-solving approach encourages learners to empathise with others, define problems, generate ideas, create prototypes and test their solutions.…
In the forthcoming months, our project teams will be working to produce practical tools and educational resources to help teachers incorporate Intergenerational Learning (IGL) and Citizen Science (CS) into their classrooms. These materials include structured workshops, activity templates, reflection logs…
As we conclude the first year of the project, we are delighted to announce that the IL4SH interim report has been successfully submitted. The year was filled with research, collaboration and creating foundational materials. With clear goals and strong momentum,…
In December, the city of Palermo was the venue for our first UPSPACE Partner Meeting – a momentous occasion that set the tone for our journey towards a more sustainable future. UPSPACE is dedicated to integrating green skills into school…
Our third newsletter has just been released! This issue presents the newly developed short version of our pedagogical eBook — a compact guide for teachers needing a quick, practical overview. We also introduce the next stage of the project: ready-to-use…
This was precisely the question we addressed in our educational snacks! After exciting practical examples from the Regional Environmental Education Centre (RUZ) Reinhausen and Ökotopia Südniedersachsen eV ‘Raus aufs Land’, we got down to work ourselves: Discovering bean varieties –…
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time and Europe is taking decisive steps towards a greener, more sustainable future. In line with the EU Green Deal and the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, UPSPACE…
We are very happy to announce that our project, with a special focus on the eBook “Bridging Generations: ‘Intergenerational Learning through Citizen Science” will be presented at the upcoming National Agency (NA) conference on 19-20 November. This event is a…
We’re excited to announce the successful conclusion of the everGREEN project and celebrate the lasting impact it is already having across Europe! The initiative has empowered VET organisations to implement sustainable practices and introduced green competencies into curricula, shaping a…
We’re delighted to announce the release of our eBook “Together for the Future: Intergenerational Learning with Citizen Science”. This comprehensive resource is aimed at secondary school educators and provides innovative strategies for integrating sustainability into the classroom and beyond. The…
We are excited to invite you to the everGREEN Showcase, a landmark event that marks the culmination of the everGREEN Project. This transformative initiative has been dedicated to integrating sustainable practices into vocational education and training (VET) across Europe. Event…
At the heart of our IL4SH project is a transformative approach: Citizen Science. This method bridges education and action, empowering individuals to contribute to scientific research and environmental monitoring. By engaging students, families and communities in meaningful, real-world projects, we’re…
The IL4SH Consortium is proud to announce its forthcoming eBook, Bridging Generations: Intergenerational Learning through Citizen Science.” This resource is designed to unite generations in a shared commitment to sustainable living, and empower households with the tools and knowledge to…
Our rapidly changing world calls for innovative approaches to education – ones that go beyond the classroom and engage whole communities. That’s where intergenerational learning comes in! By connecting students with their families and older generations, we create opportunities to…
We are currently researching projects that have used intergenerational learning to see what we can transfer to our IL4SH project. But what is intergenerational learning? 🤔 Intergenerational learning is about sharing knowledge, skills and experiences between different age groups. At…