UPSPACE

Networking for Sustainable Education: BNE Teachers Meet at RUZ Reinhausen

On March 17, 2026, the Regional Environmental Education Centre Reinhausen (RUZ) hosted a networking meeting for teachers involved in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) from the Southern Lower Saxony education region, including the districts of Göttingen and Northeim. The event provided a valuable platform for exchange and new ideas. The meeting highlighted the importance of collaboration within ESD. Schools benefit from both internal exchange and cooperation with external partners. Institutions like RUZ Reinhausen play a key role by offering hands-on…

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UpSpace Project Launches Pilot Phase: Testing Sustainability Modules in Schools

The European Erasmus+ project “UpSpace” has now entered its pilot phase, with newly developed learning modules being tested in real classroom settings together with students. The aim is to trial and further develop innovative approaches to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in everyday school practice. The first module focuses on climate change and the carbon footprint, with a particular emphasis on how our diet impacts the climate. Students explore the environmental effects of different foods and reflect on their own…

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Nachhaltigkeit in den Lehrplan bringen: Interview mit Onyeka Oshionwu im Rahmen von UpSpace

Göttingen – Umweltbildung an Schulen ist ein zentrales Thema, wenn es darum geht, junge Menschen für ökologische Nachhaltigkeit zu sensibilisieren und langfristig ein Bewusstsein für die Zusammenhänge zwischen Natur, Gesellschaft und Politik zu schaffen. Im Rahmen des EU-Projekts UpSpace sprach Onyeka Oshionwu, Mitglied der Grünen Fraktion im Rat der Stadt Göttingen und engagierte Kommunalpolitikerin, über die Bedeutung von Umweltbildung, die Integration von Nachhaltigkeit in den Schulalltag und die Rolle lokaler Partnerschaften. Warum Umweltbildung im Lehrplan unverzichtbar ist „Ohne Umwelt gibt…

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Discover the first UPSPACE newsletter

The first UPSPACE newsletter is now available, offering a snapshot of how the project is helping schools and communities across Europe explore sustainability, upcycling, and the regeneration of public spaces through education. It highlights the ideas, people, and early activities behind UPSPACE, showing how sustainability-focused learning can empower teachers, students, and local communities alike. Upcoming editions will continue to share project progress, practical resources, and what’s ahead—so keep following us as the UPSPACE journey unfolds. 🌱 👉 Read the newsletter…

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Visiting 5o Gymnasio Thessalonikis: Classroom Exchange with German Teachers

On 3 October, right after the UpSpace partner meeting, our German teachers had the wonderful opportunity to visit 5o Gymnasio Thessalonikis in Greece. They joined German and English lessons, where students could ask questions and the teachers from abroad gained insights into everyday school life — with a stunning view of the sea! Small, hands-on language exercises in the German class made the exchange interactive and fun. The visiting teachers also had the chance to meet the local staff. Everyone…

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UpSpace Partner Meeting in Thessaloniki: Testing the Future-Oriented Curriculum

From 30 September to 2 October, partners from across Europe met in Thessaloniki for the second UpSpace project meeting — joined by teachers from all participating countries for the first pre-piloting of the new UpSpace curriculum. The goal: rethink how we prepare students for the future. During hands-on sessions, teachers tested learning tools that connect sustainability, upcycling, and urban regeneration with everyday school subjects. Instead of treating the future as something abstract, UpSpace brings it directly into the classroom through…

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Nachhaltigkeit in Göttinger Schulen: Round Table der BNE-Beauftragten

Am 23. September 2025 lud die Stadt Göttingen ihre BNE-Beauftragten und interessierte Lehrkräfte zum regulären Netzwerktreffen ein. Im ersten Teil des Treffens nutzten die Teilnehmenden die Gelegenheit, im Rahmen des europäischen UpSpace-Projekts an einem Round Table über Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung (BNE) zu diskutieren. „Wir engagieren uns oft in unserer Freizeit zusätzlich – das ist auf Dauer nicht tragbar“, sagt eine Lehrkraft. Dank des Netzwerktreffens der Stadt können sich die Lehrkräfte austauschen und positive Erfahrungen in weitere Schulen tragen. Zeit, Geld und Freiräume – die größten…

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Looking Ahead: Teacher Training in Thessaloniki

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.

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Insight into environmental education at WPZ-RUZ Reinhausen

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…

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Release of the Cross-Country Study

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.

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