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Taking Stock: Cross-Country Study on EU Sustainable Development Policies

January 20, 2025

At the beginning of 2025, the UPSPACE project team launched a cross-country study to better understand how sustainable development is being addressed in schools across Europe.The study maps out existing EU and national policies and looks at how they translate into practice in classrooms. This baseline helps us identify where schools are supported – and where gaps remain. 👉 The findings will guide the next steps of UPSPACE: creating future-oriented curricula that empower teachers and students to put sustainability into…

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

December 19, 2024

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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…

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

November 14, 2024

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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…