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UPSPACE Kick-off Meeting in Palermo: Laying the Groundwork for Green Education and Urban Regeneration

In December, Palermo hosted the inaugural partner meeting of the UPSPACE project—an important milestone marking the formal start of our collaborative efforts towards a more sustainable future. UPSPACE aims to embed green skills into school curricula and promote urban regeneration as a strategy for fostering sustainable communities. This first in-person meeting was an opportunity for partners to connect, align on project objectives, and begin shaping a shared vision. We were pleased to welcome our partners from across Europe, each contributing…

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The second GBS newsletter is out!

Discover the latest highlights from GBS – Empowering Citizens’ Self-Employment in Green Business. Learn more about our progress, upcoming activities, and how we support seniors in exploring green entrepreneurship. 🌍💡 📥 Download it below and stay up to date! GBS Newsletter #2 – English GBS Newsletter #2 – Deutsch Visit our project website: 👉 https://greenbusiness.einc.lt/

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Highlights of the ARIES training course

Highlights of the ARIES training course The ARIES project recently held a remarkable training course in Palermo, Italy, from 12 to 15 November. The four-day event brought together partners and educators from across Europe, including representatives from Italy, Germany, Lithuania and Greece. It provided an opportunity to explore the potential of augmented and immersive reality (AR/IR) tools to transform educational practice. A hands-on journey into AR/IR The course offered participants a fully immersive experience working directly with AR/IR tools. Through…

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Pre-Meeting: A great start to the CPD journey

Pre-Meeting: A great start to the CPD journey With the SMERALD Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course just weeks away, the project kicked off its preparations with a productive and engaging pre-meeting. Held online on Monday 25 November, the meeting provided an opportunity for participants to network, learn about the project and get a preview of the CPD agenda. Laying the foundations for successDespite busy schedules, several SME employees and project partners joined the meeting, bringing enthusiasm and curiosity to the…

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Introducing UPSPACE – Equipping Europe’s Youth with Green Skills for a Sustainable Future

Climate change remains one of the most pressing global challenges. In response, Europe is advancing concrete actions aligned with the EU Green Deal and the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The UPSPACE project supports this transition by promoting the integration of environmental education as a core element of school curricula. Why UPSPACE?UPSPACE is more than an educational initiative—it represents a cultural shift towards sustainability, beginning in the classroom. The project is designed to: Support a cultural transformation: Encouraging…

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Wrapping Up everGREEN: A Journey Toward Sustainability

The everGREEN project has successfully concluded, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of change across Europe! By equipping VET organisations with tools to embrace eco-friendly practices and embedding green skills into education, the project has paved the way for a more sustainable future. One of the project’s greatest achievements has been fostering strong partnerships and creating valuable resources that will continue to benefit educators and learners alike. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who participated in the final multiplier event…

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Shaping the future of education

Shaping the future of education A new chapter starts with a pre-meeting As excitement builds for the ARIES CPD (Continuing Professional Development) course in Palermo in November, we invite teachers to take the first step on this journey together. Before we meet in person, a virtual pre-meeting on 25 October at 14:30 CET will give participants the opportunity to break the ice, share ideas and connect with peers. It’s not just a meeting – it’s the start of a community…

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SMERALD is on track – A CPD Course is in the Air

SMERALD is on track. A CPD Course is in the Air As October draws to a close, the SMERALD project is gearing up for an exciting milestone this December in Palermo, Italy. The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course is set to be a four-day intensive collaboration and learning event for SME employees and project partners. Hosted by our partners at CNR under the guidance of Davide Taibi, this event will provide participants with the competences needed to embrace digital transformation,…

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FLAG Project Newsletter

The FLAG project’s first newsletter has been released!  You can read about the project’s partners, goals and activities so far in these PDF documents. German Version English Version

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GBS Partners Meet in Palermo to Advance Green Business for Seniors

On 10–11 October 2024, the partners of the GBS – Empowering Citizens’ Self-Employment in Green Business project came together in Palermo, Italy, for a two-day transnational meeting hosted by CESIE. The gathering provided an opportunity to review progress, finalise key deliverables, and plan the next phase of activities. Discussions centred on strengthening the project’s practical tools and resources for adult educators and senior learners. Highlights included exploring storytelling as a way to showcase inspiring senior Green Business success stories, testing…

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