Nowadays, digital technology plays a major role in education. We use e-textbooks, online platforms, and learning apps every day, often without thinking about the environmental impact. While digital learning might seem like a sustainable solution, it also brings hidden costs—high energy consumption, electronic waste, and a growing carbon footprint. So, how can we take advantage
Our interventions in schools and universities across Finland, Portugal, Romania, and Spain are nearing the completion of the implementation phase. With this milestone, we are now transitioning into the crucial stage of evaluating the results. As part of this process, the fifth meetings of the Sustainable Competence Teams—comprising students, teachers, and administrative staff—delved into a
Eduquem+B is a a Barcelona+B (https://www.barcelonamasb.org) innovative public-private collaboration initiative dedicated to integrating sustainability into the education system. By fostering alliances between secondary schools, vocational training institutions, universities, and businesses, the project aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to thrive in a competitive job market while driving positive change in
In recent years, sustainability has become a critical focus for educational institutions worldwide. In this context, our interventions in Finland, Portugal, Romania, and Spain aim to demonstrate the effectivity of some actions engaging the educational communities. Assessment serves as the foundation of sustainability efforts within educational institutions. By evaluating existing sustainability practices, we identify key
In recent years, the world has witnessed extreme events that have marked the lives of millions of people. From devastating wildfires to catastrophic floods and powerful hurricanes, climate change seems to be an increasingly present factor in explaining these phenomena. In 2024, for example, Europe and the Middle East were hit by extreme heatwaves that