GREEN YOUTH IN ACTION
The environment and climate action are key priorities for the EU. The communication "The European Green Deal" is the new European strategy for growth and recognizes the central role played by schools, training institutes and universities in establishing a dialogue with pupils, parents and the community in general on the changes needed to the successful transition to climate neutrality by 2050. The program is a key tool for developing knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding climate change and sustainable development both in the European Union and in the rest of the world. Opportunities for mobility in green and future-oriented environments will increase, which favor the development of skills, improve career prospects and engage participants on strategic issues for the sustainable growth of the planet, with a focus on sustainable agriculture, management of natural resources , soil conservation and bioagriculture.
In addition, Erasmus+, focused on mobility, promotes sustainable modes of transport and more responsible behaviour. Environmental sustainability becomes a horizontal priority therefore projects aimed at developing skills, methodologies and strategies in the field of green sectoral skills, future-oriented programs will be privileged. The program supports the use of innovative practices designed to make learners, staff and youth workers real agents of change (e.g. saving resources, reducing energy consumption and waste, offsetting carbon footprint emissions, more sustainable choices in terms of food and mobility, etc.).
When designing projects, organizations and participants should adopt an approach which is environmentally friendly and fosters behavioral change, which encourages them to discuss environmental issues, which allows them to reflect on what to do at their own level and find alternative and more ecological ways to carry out their activities.
Platforms such as eTwinning and EPALE will continue to produce supporting materials and facilitate the exchange of effective educational policies and practices on the environment and sustainability.
Erasmus +
Erasmus+ supports the priorities and activities established by the European Education Area, the Digital Education Action Plan and the European Agenda for Skills.
The specific objectives of the program include:
Promote the mobility of individuals and groups for learning purposes and collaboration, quality, inclusion and equity, excellence, creativity and innovation at the level of organizations and policies in education and of training;
Promote mobility for non-formal and informal learning purposes, active participation of young people, collaboration, quality, inclusion, creativity and innovation at the level of youth organizations and policies;
Promote learning mobility of sports staff and collaboration, quality, inclusion, creativity and innovation at the level of sports organizations and policies.
Erasmus + IS STRUCTURED in 3 KEY ACTIONS
Key action 1: Individual learning mobility
intends to encourage the mobility of students, staff, youth workers and young people. Organizations may plan to send students and staff to other participating countries or welcome students and staff from other countries. They can also organize educational, training and voluntary activities.
Key action 2: innovation and good practices
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aims to develop the education and training sectors
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strategic partnerships: aimed at supporting innovative practices and joint initiatives to promote collaboration, mutual learning and the exchange of experiences​
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knowledge alliances: intended to promote innovation in higher education, and through it, together with businesses​
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Sector Skills Alliances: There is no shortage of opportunities to modernize VET, foster the exchange of knowledge and good practice, encourage professional activities abroad and increase the recognition of qualifications​
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skills development projects in the field of higher education: to support the modernisation, accessibility and internationalization of higher education in partner countries​
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skills development projects in the field of youth: to encourage the development of youth work, to promote informal learning opportunities with partner countries.