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Community Dialogue on Water-Abstraction Rules

September 17, 2025

As part of the GEA project, a roundtable with local residents was held on 10 September 2025 to discuss recent general decrees restricting water abstraction during low-flow periods. The meeting provided an open space to reflect on how these measures affect everyday life and how residents perceive their purpose and implementation. Participants acknowledged the ecological necessity of temporary restrictions and noted that clear, uniform rules can help support compliance. At the same time, concerns were raised about practical implications, including…

Roundtable Insights on Local Flood-Management Measures

September 15, 2025

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GEA

As part of the GEA project, BUPNET facilitated a discussion with local residents focusing on how flood-retention measures influence everyday life in the surrounding communities. The conversation took place on September 8th 2025 in a constructive and open atmosphere, giving participants space to share observations from their long-standing engagement with environmental issues. Residents expressed clear appreciation for the protective function of the flood-retention basin at Breitenauer See, noting its importance in reducing risks to nearby settlements and infrastructure. At the…

Strengthening Expertise for Refugee Labour Market Inclusion – UNITE Study Visit in Copenhagen

September 3, 2025

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UNITE

In late August, the partners of the UNITE Project met in Copenhagen for a two-day study visit and workshop hosted by Væksthuset, a Danish organisation at the forefront of social innovation and labour market inclusion. The visit offered participants valuable insights into research-informed practices and training approaches that support refugees and jobseekers in their path towards sustainable employment. Throughout the sessions, the group explored key aspects such as: ✅ Building confidence and motivation among jobseekers✅ Designing job-oriented interventions and fostering…

Looking Ahead: Teacher Training in Thessaloniki

September 2, 2025

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UPSPACE

The next big step for UPSPACE will take place in October 2025 in Thessaloniki: our teacher training event.Here, teachers from partner countries will pilot the newly developed curriculum, test online and classroom activities, and provide feedback.This is a crucial step to ensure that the materials are not only well-designed, but also practical, inspiring, and relevant for everyday teaching.💬 We look forward to learning from their experiences and refining the curriculum together.

Insight into environmental education at WPZ-RUZ Reinhausen

September 2, 2025

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UPSPACE

At the WPZ-RUZ Reinhausen Environmental Education Centre, interested adults recently had the opportunity to take part in a training course within the framework of educational leave. The programme offered participants the chance to explore different modules on environmental education and to actively engage with sustainability topics. One example was the Weltacker puzzle (pictured), which opened discussions on land use, fair food distribution worldwide, and the high daily meat consumption in Germany. Such interactive formats not only make complex environmental issues…

Release of the Cross-Country Study

July 7, 2025

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UPSPACE

We are happy to announce the publication of the UPSPACE Cross-Country Study on EU Sustainable Development Policies! 🎉This report brings together insights from partner countries, comparing how sustainability is integrated into education across Europe.It highlights common challenges, successful strategies, and recommendations for making environmental education more effective.👉 The full report will be available on our project website and will serve as a key reference for the UPSPACE curriculum.

The third GBS newsletter is now available!

May 20, 2025

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GBS

Find out the newest updates from GBS – Empowering Citizens’ Self-Employment in Green Business. Explore our recent achievements, get inspired by project activities, and see what’s next on our journey. 🌱🚀 📥 Download it below and keep following our work! GBS Newsletter #3 – English GBS Newsletter #3 – Deutsch Visit our project website: 👉 https://greenbusiness.einc.lt/

GBS Training for Adult Educators in Almada, Portugal

May 13, 2025

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GBS

From 6–8 May 2025, the GBS project brought together adult educators from across Europe for a three-day training in Almada, Portugal, hosted by our partner StoryTellMe. Under the theme “How to Facilitate the e-Studio: Green Business – a Way for Senior Citizens’ Self-Employment,” the event focused on preparing educators to guide and inspire seniors on their green entrepreneurship journey. 📍 Taking place at NOVALMADA VELHA, the programme combined expert sessions, collaborative workshops, and cultural exchange. A highlight of the first…

Why Schools Matter in the Green Transition

May 3, 2025

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UPSPACE

Schools are more than places of learning – they are spaces where values and habits for life are formed.If we want a greener Europe, schools must play a central role in fostering environmental awareness, responsibility, and action.UPSPACE believes that by equipping teachers and students with the right skills and experiences, schools can become laboratories for sustainability, where ideas for greener communities are born.

UNITE Project: Building Sustainable Pathways for Refugee Inclusion in the Labour Market

April 30, 2025

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UNITE

The UNITE Project (2025–2027) marks the beginning of a new European collaboration focused on promoting the labour market inclusion of refugees from Ukraine. Through joint efforts across Sweden, Germany, Austria, and Poland, the project seeks to strengthen opportunities for sustainable employment and long-term social participation. Empowering Refugees Through Inclusive Support Structures UNITE aims to design and implement an effective support framework that facilitates both the professional and personal development of Ukrainian refugees. By combining mentoring, skills validation, and research-based methodologies,…