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As part of our ongoing Sustainability Competence Teams and Sustainability Competence Committee (SCT/SCC5) initiatives, we have been using role-play exercises to deepen our understanding of how environmental measures fit into everyday contexts. This approach has proven remarkably successful in engaging the entire educational community, students, teachers, families, staff and external partners, to work together to

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

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

Ever thought about how your school could help save the planet? Well, some schools in the EU are taking big steps to become more eco-friendly, and it’s all thanks to a cool project called ECF4CLIM. It’s not just about turning off lights or recycling paper-this project is using cutting-edge tech like the Internet of Things

The climate crisis has become impossible to ignore, with extreme weather events like hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and droughts happening more frequently and impacting communities worldwide. In recent years, many students have seen or experienced firsthand the effects of these events, from closed schools due to hurricanes in the United States to droughts impacting crops in

Let’s start with a question: When does something or someone need protection? The answer is simple—when it’s weaker or more vulnerable than something else. Now, think about the relationship between the environment and humanity. Who’s the weaker one here? Is it the environment or us? The answer might surprise you—it’s not the environment. Here’s why:

At CEIP Mozart, a primary school in Madrid, we are championing sustainability through an innovative initiative: a T-shirt reuse flea market. This project aims to raise awareness about the environmental impact of clothing consumption within our school community. A Successful Start The first edition of our flea market took place on May 16, 2023, attracting

Summer is a good moment to take some distance from our rutinary lives, and the projects we are already involved in. It can be a good moment to take some perspective from our objectives, and to reflect upon the meaning and relevance of our projects. I am using this summertime to learn about “syntropic agriculture/agroforestry”

International projects expand our thinking. Working with people from other contexts helps us to find new ideas for our work and opens our eyes to the good things in our own country. Learning is most effective when you can talk with others, ask clarifying questions, and come back with your thoughts to somebody after pondering