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The aim of the ECF4CLIm project is to develop and validate a European Competence Framework (ECF) for transformative change that empowers the educational community to combat climate change and promote sustainable development. To that end, the project employs an innovative hybrid participatory approach grounded in participatory action research and citizen science, that is being applied

In the context of the current environmental challenges, the role of education in fostering sustainable practices becomes crucial. The synergy between academic institutions, community engagement, and innovative projects plays a key role in shaping a future where environmental consciousness is ingrained in the fabric of society. Empowering Sustainability Education Through Community Engagement In order to

Predicting the future, especially in a rapidly changing world with disruptive technologies and environmental challenges, is extremely difficult. In this dynamic context, education grapples with numerous challenges, particularly in discerning the competencies imperative for individuals to navigate the forthcoming societal landscape. Nonetheless, drawing from our present comprehension, certain pivotal competencies emerge as essential facets that

Sometimes, sustainability is not an objective, but an inherent value in a concrete practice or activity. There, sustainability is not something that we look for, but the reason why a new project emerges. That’s right for L’Ortiga, a cooperative devoted to zero kilometer agriculture in the mountains of Collserola (Barcelona, Catalonia). We’re writing about L’Ortiga

Net-zero emissions refer to the state in which the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere is balanced by the amount removed or offset, resulting in no additional net contribution to the accumulation of these gases. Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O), contribute to the warming of

Jane Popesco had been a dedicated teacher for many years in a small rural school nestled in the picturesque Carpathian Mountains of Romania. She was passionate about fostering a deep connection between her students and nature, believing that it was crucial for their holistic development. However, an unexpected change in her life led her to

Implementing sustainability within education is a multifaceted challenge that stems from factors such as fragmented curriculum integration, the inherently interdisciplinary nature of sustainability, the need for comprehensive teacher training, resource constraints, and resistance to transformative change. These complexities are further compounded by variations in culture, context, limited time, institutional barriers, and inadequate teaching support materials.

Throughout history, the world has changed continuously, sometimes faster, sometimes slower. Today we are in the midst of deep changes and with extremely fast dynamics. Climate changes increasingly affect the environment in which we live, the ecosystems and the relationships between them. Recent crises, such as the COVID 19 pandemic, the energy crisis, the war

In this hot summer we should probably reflect more deeply and rethink the notion of travel. Today it has lost its exceptional, adventurous character. It has become a commonplace. We are moving to the mass travels, repeated more and more frequently, and closer to the weekend fun than to the ideal of an initiatory trip,

In June, the harvest begins, first with the straw grains. We expect large harvests, enough to feed ourselves and the animals we raise for our consumption. The grains we grow have a short life cycle. Carbon captured during growth is quickly released after harvest, but in the case of agriculture, carbon plays a rather secondary