The project enhances competencies in two key areas that are one of the biggest challenges in Slovenia, the EU and globally: climate change and the digital transition. The development of an entirely new methodology and a didactic digital tool for the experiential teaching of this issue and the literacy of primary school teachers and students in the direction of the goals of the digital and green transition, led by decarbonisation, and their additional training with competences for life, such as taking own initiative, responsibility for one's actions, concern for the common good. A successfully implemented project will significantly reduce the city's carbon footprint, create new knowledge and habits in various age groups in the field of environmental awareness and significantly impact the lives of future generations. Main project results are development of new digital methodology and learning practices in the field of environmental literacy and the training of a critical mass of multipliers, teachers and other professional staff to use these practices and establish the foundations of a sustainable multi-sectoral structure for the wide dissemination of results after project completion.
Summary of bilateral results
The Norwegian project partner Foundation for Environmental Education Norway (FEE Norway) provided invaluable suggestions and shared their extensive knowledge throughout the project, shaping the approach and ensuring that the initiatives were grounded in proven practices. Their provision of CO2 calculations helped measure the environmental impact of the activities, demonstrating the effectiveness of the initiatives and identifying areas for improvement. Additionally, FEE Norway managed the cooperation with the pilot school in Norway, which served as a model and testing ground for broader initiatives, providing valuable insights and feedback. As the world's largest sustainable schools programme, Eco-School is recognized by UNESCO and UNEP, adding credibility to the project and ensuring alignment with international standards and best practices.
The project achieved significant results at the bilateral level, with notable improvements in knowledge, understanding, and wider effects. In both countries, Slovenia and Norway, the project significantly enhanced the skills and competencies of primary school teachers and students in the areas of environmental awareness and digital literacy. This was achieved through interactive and gamified learning activities that encouraged students and teachers to reduce their carbon footprint. The project also included bilateral study visits, allowing participants to exchange good practices and strengthen bilateral relations. These visits provided valuable insights into effective environmental practices and furthered the project's goals of reducing carbon footprints and promoting sustainability.
The project enables possibilities to continue the bilateral collaboration beyond the initial project timeline. The FEE Norway plans to promote the Green Penguin platform to all international schools in their network. The project partners wish to extend project's benefits beyond the formal duration of the project.
Project details
Project info
Project grant
Grant financing
764281.54€
Final project cost
791676.47€