UPSPACEproject

Looking Ahead: Teacher Training in Thessaloniki

September 2, 2025

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.

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.

A Shared Process, A Common Tool

April 4, 2025

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UPSPACE

Developing a European curriculum is not easy – every country has its own school system and policies. But this diversity is also a strength. The UPSPACE team is working together to clarify processes, align approaches, and create a common understanding so that the final curriculum will be both flexible and practical. By combining different perspectives, we are confident we can deliver a tool that is useful for teachers across Europe.

Learning from Best Practices

February 19, 2025

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UPSPACE

This month, we are diving deeper into best practices from across Europe. From national campaigns on recycling to local school initiatives on biodiversity, there are many inspiring examples of how sustainability education is already being put into practice.By analyzing these initiatives, we can see what works, what challenges remain, and how to bring successful ideas into UPSPACE. 💡 These stories remind us that change is possible – and that schools can be powerful drivers of community transformation.

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

January 20, 2025

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UPSPACE

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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UPSPACE

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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UPSPACE

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…