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GEA Project Concludes with a Well-Attended Final Conference in Brussels

October 28, 2025

The GEA project closed with a successful final conference held on 21 October 2025 in Brussels. The meeting took place at the historic Le Dôme Hotel, where the partner consortium gathered to present the project’s achievements and engage in discussions on environmental awareness in adult education. The event was delivered in a hybrid format, allowing broad participation from across Europe. With more than fifty people attending online, the presentations sparked active dialogue and a range of questions from participants interested…

Combined Mentoring Session in Göttingen Inspires New Ideas

October 20, 2025

tobi

GBS

On 13 October 2025, we conducted the combined mentoring session for Groups 1 and 2 at the BUPNET premises in Göttingen. Due to participants’ limited availability, the three mentoring phases were delivered in one extended session. This format worked well, as many participants had already taken part in the motivational workshop and arrived with clear ideas and strong energy. Building on the reflection tools used earlier, the group worked intensively on shaping early-stage business concepts with a sustainability dimension. Participants…

Motivational Workshop in Göttingen Kicks Off the GBS Piloting

October 9, 2025

tobi

GBS

On 2 October 2025, blinc hosted the first GBS Motivational Workshop at the BUPNET premises in Göttingen. The session introduced participants to the core principles of green entrepreneurship and encouraged them to reflect on their personal strengths, values and motivations. Using tools such as the IKIGAI method and structured skills reflection, the group explored how sustainability-oriented ideas can emerge from individual interests and real community needs. The atmosphere was very open and constructive, with lively exchanges and a strong willingness…

Environmental Action in Practice at the Kartoffelfest in Reinhausen

October 1, 2025

tobi

GEA

On 1 October 2025, the annual Kartoffelfest in Reinhausen provided a lively and engaging setting for a dissemination event linked to the GEA – Green Education Activities project. Hosted by the Waldpädagogisches Zentrum Reinhausen, the celebration focuses on sustainability and environmental education—making it an ideal platform to promote the project’s themes During the event, the project team set up an interactive stand featuring posters, information leaflets and hands-on activities for visitors. One popular activity was the creation of seed balls,…

GBS Training for Adult Educators in Almada, Portugal

May 13, 2025

tobi

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…

First GBS Project Meeting in Göttingen

December 19, 2023

tobi

GBS

On 12–13 December 2023, the partners of the GBS – Empowering Citizens’ Self-Employment in Green Business project came together in Göttingen, Germany, for the very first transnational meeting. ✨ Over two inspiring days, the team shared project goals, clarified responsibilities, and mapped out the first steps towards supporting seniors in building their own green businesses. One of the first tasks ahead is to collect the most innovative examples and best practices of sustainable entrepreneurship across Europe. 🌱💡 The GBS project…