Marian Constantin

In the face of climate change, biodiversity loss, and rising social inequalities, education for sustainability is not just an academic goal—it’s a moral and practical imperative. However, fostering sustainable thinking goes far beyond memorizing environmental facts or promoting green habits. It requires cultivating meta-skills: deep, transferable capacities that empower learners to adapt, lead, and design

We’re living in a time of rapid change—fueled by artificial intelligence, climate challenges, and new ways of working. As students and teachers, it’s natural to wonder: What should we really be learning and teaching today to prepare for the world of tomorrow? The answer goes beyond memorizing facts or learning specific technologies. What we need

The fifth General Assembly of the ECF4CLIM project was successfully held in Finland, organized by the University of Jyväskylä at Aito toimintakeskus, in  with insightful visits to demonstration sites in Tampere. This pivotal event brought together partners, stakeholders, and experts for a dynamic and collaborative week focused on evaluating progress, exchanging ideas, and shaping the

The ceremony was organized to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and the power of positive change in our schools and universities. Over the past two years, students and teachers from different institutions have worked side by side to design and implement interventions aimed at improving school life, infrastructure, and education for sustainability. A jury has reviewed the

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