Work Package 2 - Validated Up-Skilling Pathways
Validated upskilling pathways for the ECO-FAMILIES role-model programme
- Record, present and map out interactively and practically green/eco-friendly initiatives, practices, enterprises and recycling stations in each partner country through the development of an EU Virtual Map based on Google maps
- Identify characteristics of how to become a green role-model family as well as the necessary skills to be acquired by adult educators & parents through recording video podcasts with experts
- Strengthen transnational learning via peer-to-peer review among the partners, to exchange good practices, verify the needs of the target groups and offer tailored materials to upgrade their knowledge of eco-living and sustainability
- Investigate, collect and categorize available resources and tools to be part of a green library to support adult educators’ (AdEd) teaching and parents learning
- Support the professional development of adult educators and the development of green, environmental and sustainability skills and attitudes of parents through the provision of an upskilling course including a detailed syllabus, training material and micro-credentials validation
A1. GREEN ROLE MODEL FAMILIES EU VIRTUAL MAPPING TOOL
Activity 1 - GREEN ROLE MODEL FAMILIES EU VIRTUAL MAPPING TOOL
EU Virtual Map
Activity 1 - GREEN ROLE MODEL FAMILIES EU VIRTUAL MAPPING TOOL
Podcasts
Podcasts from Poland
Podcasts with Eco Experts
Title of the Podcast: Save Fruits and Vegetables – How to Reduce Food Waste?
In this episode, we talk with Sebastian Szymanowski, President of the Cuiavia Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers, and creator of the “Save Fruits and Vegetables” initiative. waste at home, how to educate consumers and support producers.
Title of the Podcast: Conscious Ecology in Practice — A Conversation with the “Zielone Jutro” Foundation
In this episode we invite you to an inspiring conversation with Barbara Dębicka — president of the “Zielone Jutro” Foundation, who has been passionately involved in ecology, recycling, and social engagement for many years.
Title of the Podcast: How can we take care of forests? – Interview with Nadleśnictwo Żołędowo
In this episode we talk with Beata Piesik from Nadleśnictwo Żołędowo – a specialist in forest education and public procurement.
Podcasts from Brussels
Podcasts with Eco Experts
Title of the Podcast: Sustainable Grocery Shopping – How to and why?
Many people are aware of the amount of packaging – especially plastic but also other materials – is being used in ordinary shops and supermarkets and that this can have a negative impact on our environment if it’s not discarded properly. But what if we could avoid all this packaging from the onset?
Title of the Podcast: A community project – building a sustainable school
To reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 a collective effort is needed engaging all parts of society (industry, agriculture, civil society, public entities, etc.)
In this episode of the ECO Families video podcasts Petra Kogelnig, secretary general of the European Parents’ Association, talks to An Soontjes, headmistress of the De Toverwijzer school that was built with sustainable materials involving the whole school and the community around it.
Title of the Podcast: Water – how to protect a common good
To reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 a collective effort is needed engaging all parts of society (industry, agriculture, civil society, public entities, etc.)
In this video podcast Piotr Sadowski, secretary general of Volonteurope, talks about SDG 6 and explains the mechanism of an ECI – European Citizens’ Initiative to protect water from becoming a commodity only available to a selected few instead of being freely available for all.
Podcasts from Romania
Podcasts with Eco Experts
Title of the Podcast: How can we apply sustainable fashion practices in our daily lives? – Tour of the Ecoop Hub
What is sustainable fashion and why should we care about it? How do we apply the sustainable fashion concept to every day life? How does a sustainable fashion business look like in practice?
Title of the Podcast: The challenge of textile recycling – A conversation with Ana Maria Iliescu from EcoCinix
We all heard about the idea of textile recycling, but what does it actually entail? What are the main challenges and benefits of this process? Is it as easy as it sounds?
Title of the Podcast: Sustainable and Ethical consumption in practice – a tour of Reciproc Cafe, a coffeeshop with a social purpose
What does it mean to run a social economy business? How does the social economy concept apply to a coffeshop and what lessons can we take to our daily lives?
Mihaela Vețan invites us to her coffeeshop, Reciproc, a business that runs in the social economy model. Here, we will find some interesting insights from its ower, as well as a tour of the ethical product shelf.
Podcasts from Cyprus
Podcasts with Eco Experts
Title of the Podcast: Marcos Nicolaou, a Zoologist with expertise in Ecology
In this episode, we talk with Marcos Nicolaou, a Zoologist with expertise in Ecology and Conservation. Marcos shares his insights on the importance of connecting with nature, simple ways families can achieve this in daily life, and practical tips to become more environmentally friendly. Discover inspiring ideas and easy actions to help save our planet – together, as a family!
Title of the Podcast: Panayiota Petrou, a dog trainer who lives on a farm
In this episode, we speak with Panayiota Petrou, a dog trainer who lives on a farm. Through her lifestyle, she has adopted many eco-friendly practices that anyone can apply at home.
She shares her experience with composting, using sustainable materials, saving water, and many other simple yet impactful actions that help protect the environment.
Title of the Podcast: Elena Georgiou, an experienced youth, adult, and children’s educator
In this episode, we speak with Elena Georgiou, an experienced youth, adult, and children’s educator. With over 20 years of involvement in the Scouts, active participation in environmental NGOs, and a background in Biology, Elena brings a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.
She shares practical tips on how to reduce waste, creative upcycling ideas, and engaging outdoor activities that help families reconnect with nature.
Podcasts from Greece
Podcasts with Eco Experts
Title of the Podcast: Mr. Nasos Makios, physicist, specializing in bioeconomy and ambassador of the European Climate Pact
Nowadays, grocery stores are filled with “green” products, full of sustainability and eco-friendliness claims. But how can we be sure that these claims are true?
In this episode, we talk with Mr. Nasos Makios, physicist, specializing in bioeconomy and ambassador of the European Climate Pact. His company, Klimis, has raised the standard of company sustainability by using the pit from the Kalamata olives to produce coal in an environmentally responsible method.
Title of the Podcast: Dr. Konstantinos Kiousis, electrical and mechanical engineer, researcher and educator on the subject of sustainability and renewable energy sources
We all know that wind turbines and photovoltaic systems are having their moment in the energy production industry. But how can we be sure that the electricity we pay for our home comes from those sustainable energy sources?
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Konstantinos Kiousis, electrical and mechanical engineer, researcher and educator on the subject of sustainability and renewable energy sources.
Title of the Podcast: Mr. Christos Konstas, mechanical engineer, energy consultant, researcher at the National Technical University of Athens and Executive Secretary of the Solar Energy Industries Association
Over the past 10 years, electric vehicles (EVs) have gained popularity as the best way to reduce transportation-related pollution. How far have we come? Is it really the one fix all solution?
In this episode, we talk with Mr. Christos Konstas, mechanical engineer, energy consultant, researcher at the National Technical University of Athens and Executive Secretary of the Solar Energy Industries Association
Activity 2 - TRANSNATIONAL PEER REVIEW
National Infographics
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Activity 3 - GREEN LIBRARY FOR FAMILIES
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