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ESG Essentials​: Environment Social and Governance Essentials​

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ESG Essentials Environment Social and Governance Essentials Project Name: ESG Essentials: Environment Social and Governance EssentialsProgramme: Erasmus+Priorities: 1. Environment and fight against climate change. 2. Adapting vocational education and training to labour market needs. 3. Increasing attractiveness of VET.Project ID: 2024-1-MT01-KA220-VET-000249927Website: Coming soon Social media: Coming soon Duration: 24 monthsTopics: – Creating new, innovative or joint curricula or courses – Development of training courses– Environment and climate change Project Description This project promotes ESG adoption and sustainability across the EU, supporting the Net Zero transition. It aims to help SMEs integrate ESG principles, enhancing business sustainability, meeting market demands, attracting investment, and improving corporate reputation. By providing educational resources, implementation frameworks, and digital tools, the project ensures that SMEs can comply with regulations, strengthen their brand, and unlock growth opportunities. Ultimately, it contributes to a more sustainable and resilient European economy. Project Consortium Project Coordinator:Maltese Italian Chamber of Commerce – Malta Partners LT Synergy Ltd -Cyprus Connectus – Greece Consorzio Universitario di Economia Industriale e Manageriale – Italy Empresas con Valores – Spain Balkan Bridge EOOD – Bulgaria Project Results WP1 – Project ManagementWP2 – ESG Essentials Curriculum & TrainingWP3 – ESG Essentials Implementation FrameworkWP4 – ESG Essentials Learning PlatformWP5 – Dissemination & Exploitation Our role During WP2, we will be responsible for the development of the training material in collaboration with lead partner. Also, Connectus will be the Leader of Activity 5: External assessment. During WP3 P2, we will be responsible for ensuring the didactic part of the result. Also, Connectus will be the Leader of Activity 5: Internal Assessment. During WP4, we will provide input in terms of the transformation of the learning content. Also, Connectus will be the leader of Activity 4: Internal platform testing & refinement. During WP5, we will handle the development/ongoing update of the Dissemination and Exploitation Strategy. Impact The project will impact target groups by making the ESG Essentials curriculum available to VET trainers, providing SMEs with an implementation framework, and showcasing results through assessments. Consortium partners will gain ESG expertise, supporting SMEs and professionals while unlocking new business opportunities. Other stakeholders, including VET centers and business associations, will drive ESG adoption at national and EU levels. Sustainability will be ensured through stakeholder engagement, national meetings, publications, and dissemination events, ensuring ESG principles are widely promoted and applied.

Hike Wise

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Hike Wise BEYOND HIKING – “Hiking for a Greener Future: Training Educators for Environmental Awareness and Active Lifestyles” Project Name: BEYOND HIKING – “Hiking for a Greener Future: Training Educators for Environmental Awareness and Active Lifestyles” Programme: Erasmus+Priorities: 1. Supporting teachers, school leaders and other teaching professions. 2. Environment and fight against climate change. 3. Inclusion and diversity in all fields of education, training, youth and sport.Project ID: 2024-1-ES01-KA220-SCH-000246218Website: Coming soon Social media: Coming soon Duration: 30 monthsTopics: – New learning and teaching methods and approaches – Environment and climate change – Development of training courses Project Description HIKEWISE aims to equip current and future PE teachers with the skills to integrate outdoor activities like hiking into secondary education. This initiative addresses gaps in teacher training and the growing disconnection between students and nature. Hiking promotes physical health, environmental appreciation, and socialisation, aligning with EU priorities like the Green Deal and biodiversity strategies. Partner institutions are motivated to enhance curricula, train educators, and promote sustainable, active lifestyles. Funding this project supports EU goals of fostering environmental awareness, healthier lifestyles, and improved education. Project Consortium Project Coordinator:Fundacion universidad francisco de vitoria – Spain Partners Asociatia grupul de actiune localanapoca porolissum- Romania Connectus – Greece Mugla il milli egitim mudurlugu- Türkiye Rhizo1- Belgium Project Results WP1 – Project ManagementWP2 – Manual productionWP3 – Creation of didactic units and educators trainingWP4 – Pilot projectsWP5 – Communication, dissemination and events Our role CONNECTUS, as the digital lead for WP5 (and the whole project), will manage the project’s online presence, including creating the website and uploading the materials and the blog posts, designing and publishing the materials (manual, infographics, didactic unit, …), editing the videos, and using and publishing in Erasmus+ platforms. Its extensive experience in digital communication will ensure effective dissemination and visibility of HIKEWISE’s outputs. Impact The overall objective of HIKEWISE is to to improve the skills of current and future secondary PE teachers in the planning and delivery of outdoor sporting activities such as hiking. The aim is to promote greater awareness of both environmental issues and an active and healthy lifestyle among secondary school students. The manner in which the accomplishment of the individual objectives will determine the overall objective’s scope is explained in detail following. Please refer to the quantitative and qualitative indicators listed in each work package description for further information. These indicators will be the primary tools used to determine whether the project’s objectives have been met.

#GREEN_SKILLS

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#GREEN_SKILLS Professions for sustainability and ecological transition Project Name: #GREEN_SKILLS – Professions for sustainability and ecological transitionProgramme: Erasmus+Priorities: Educate students about the goals of the 2030 Agenda, Support the importance of “green” training for the world of work, Foster awareness, critical thinking and commitment of young generations to sustainability, Support the inclusion of target groups in disadvantaged/fragile situations, through training in ecological transition professions, Train skills for sustainability and ecological transition professions.                                                Project ID: 2023-2-IT02-KA210-SCH-000175456 Website: Coming soonSocial media: Coming soonDuration: 24 monthsTopics: – Entrepreneurial learning – entrepreneurship education based on green skills knowledge.– Foster awareness, critical thinking and commitment of young generations to sustainability.– Support the inclusion of target groups in disadvantaged/fragile situations, through training in ecological transition professions. Project Description #GREEN_SKILLS aims to achieve several overarching goals. Firstly, it seeks to educate students about the objectives outlined in the 2030 Agenda, emphasizing the importance of global sustainability. Additionally, it aims to advocate for the integration of ‘green’ education into vocational training, preparing students for environmentally conscious careers. Moreover, the project strives to cultivate a sense of awareness, critical thinking, and dedication to sustainability among younger generations. It particularly focuses on reaching out to disadvantaged or vulnerable groups, providing them with training opportunities in fields related to ecological transition. Furthermore, #GREEN_SKILLS has specific objectives tailored to enhancing professional training in the ‘green’ sector. This involves implementing structured courses such as sustainability and circular economy analysis, as well as environmental management. By doing so, it aims to equip students with the necessary skills to thrive in sustainability-focused professions. Another key aspect of our project is ambition to share and replicate successful outcomes on a broader scale, particularly at the European level. It also endeavors to introduce students to emerging concepts like the circular economy and bioeconomy, broadening their understanding of potential career paths in these areas. Ultimately, #GREEN_SKILLS aims to bridge the gap between traditional education and the evolving needs of the workforce, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the professions of the future. Project Consortium Project Coordinator:Liceo “G. Bianchi Dotula” – Italy Partners INNETICA – Spain Connectus – Greece E-Expert GmbH – Austria Agrupamento de Escolas Póvoa de Santa Iria – Portugal Ekonomska sola Novo mesto – Slovenia Vetrunge” gymnasium Klaipeda – Lithuania Project Results WP1 – European networking synergies and monitoring of the project phase WP2 – Research for change: comparison between different European realities on green skills between school and the world of work. WP3 – Innovative green skills training processes: circular economy and sustainability analyst. WP4 – Changing your lifestyle: being an environmental manager. WP5 – Enhance and make training experiences transferable: involve communities. Our role CONNECTUS will be the leader of WP4 and collaborate with the rest of the work packages. Impact The #GREEN_SKILLS project has the potential to foster a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future by empowering young people, building a skilled workforce, promoting social inclusion, and inspiring collective action on a global scale.

EMBRACE

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EMBRACE Project Name: EMBRACE Programme: Erasmus+Priorities: 1. Increasing quality, innovation and recognition of youth work. 2. Environment and fight against climate change.Project ID: 2022-3-LT02-KA210-YOU-000094023Website: https://www.embrace-climate.eu/Social media: Facebook page l LinkedIn pageDuration: 01/02/2023 – 01/06/2024 Topics: Green skills, New learning and teaching methods and approaches, Physical and mental health, Well-being. Project Description The EMBRACE project aims to better understand the feelings, thoughts, and impacts associated with climate change among young people (aged 16-29) in Lithuania, Italy, and Greece and to equip youth workers (educators, social workers, teachers, and others) with the necessary knowledge, skills, tools, and competencies to properly educate and prepare young people to tackle climate anxiety. Project Consortium Project CoordinatorART+INN – Lithuania Partners Connectus M.IKE – Greece CULTUM – Italy Project Results Activity 1 Project management and coordination Activity 2 ‘EMBRACE’ analysis of youth’s emotions in relation to climate change Activity 3 ‘EMBRACE’ digital map of EU and local climate action measures and best practices Activity 4 ‘EMBRACE’ microteaching modules for youth workers Our role CONNECTUS, will merge all the information into one final international state-of-art report, which will be translated into all partner languages under activity 1. Connectus will also contribute to develop a centralised digital map of EU and national climate action tools and best practices in Lithuania, Italy and Greece as well as to the development of the 45 microteaching modules based on joint analysis, implementation of training activities for youth workers and the final conference. Impact 300 young people (aged from 16 to 29) will be surveyed in partner countries to develop state-of-the-art report, ‘EMBRACE’ digital map will be created, consisting of at least 45 strategies, initiatives, and best practices from EU and partners countries, 45 microteaching modules for youth workers will be developed, 30 youth workers from partner countries will take part in national training events, 45 youth workers outside the partnership, will take part in the final online conference.

Green-Up

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Green-Up Green Deal and CE related upskilling entrepreneurship training based on flipped and peer-to-peer learning methodology for youth and youth workers Project Name: Green Deal and CE related upskilling entrepreneurship training based on flipped and peer-to-peer learning methodology for youth and youth workersProgramme: Erasmus+Priorities: 1. Contributing to innovation in vocational education and training. 2. Adapting vocational education and training to labour market needs. 3. Addressing digital transformation through development of digital readiness, resilience and capacity.Project ID: 2022-1-LT02-KA220-YOU-000086646 Website: https://green-up-project.eu/Social media: Facebook page l InstagramDuration: 01/12/2022 to 30/11/2024Topics: Promoting active citizenship, young people’s sense of initiative and youth entrepreneurship including social entrepreneurship, Environment and fight against climate change, Strengthening the employability of young people. Project Description GREEN-UP project covers the priority of promoting entrepreneurship, including social entrepreneurship among young people by creating outcomes which educate young people about the mechanics and possibilities of green entrepreneurship as a career choice. A young person with entrepreneurial skills has better employability skill and an advantage to the workforce, the community and the country’s economy. Thus, “GREEN-UP”project also covers the priority of strengthening the employability of young people. Finally, it addresses the priority of environment and fight against climate change by empowering young people to understand and fight global environmental issues. Project Consortium Project CoordinatorENTRI – Lithuania Partners Connectus M.IKE – Greece PROJECTS FOR EUROPE PFE – Belgium Exeo Lab Srl – Italy Mednarodni institut za implementacijo trajnostnega razvoja, Maribor – Slovenia Project Results WP1 Project Management WP2 Analysis of youth competences and green business eco-systems WP3 Development of “GREEN-UP” e-platform WP4 Creation of digital micro-training modules boosting entrepreneurship in a framework of CE and Green Deal Our role CONNECTUS due to its experience with non-formal learning platforms will lead WP3 by developing the “GREEN-UP” e-platform, in order to create supportive, responsive, and collaborative digital working environment and ensure a coherent peer-to-peer learning with support of youth workers. “GREEN UP” platform is essential as it will be a primary tool for building transnational links between young people, as well as a communication tool with youth workers from all partner countries and it will also host all the results produced by the project. Impact The GREEN-UP project will change the way young people participate in the debate on climate and climate change environment, raising their awareness and their energy. Through the facilitation and active participation of every YOUTH member can make their voice heard and be represented, also having the opportunity to understand more about the EU Green Deal strategy and the various actions that Europe will implement to build a better future society. The implementation of the flipped-learning – peer to pear e-learning platform will thus encourage transnational comparison between young people communities. At local/regional level the project will have an impact through empowering young people and taking action to achieve objectives of the Green Deal by encouraging them to express their opinion to decision-makers by participating in debates and discussions, increasing general understanding of the EU Green Deal by encouraging critical thinking, information analysis, expression and the development of a better understanding of the EU Green Deal opinions, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, enhancing general participation in the life of the community.

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