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Month: January 2024

Green League – Training Package

The Sports and Environmental Education Package of the Green League project aims to build the skills of sports professionals by promoting physical activity in outdoor spaces as a tool for education on environmental issues. The package contributes to understanding the impact of sports on the environment as well as to designing and practicing sports in harmony with the protection and conservation of nature and the environment as a whole.

The package includes:

  • Characteristics of ecosystems,
  • How sports practice creates potential threats to various ecosystems,
  • The legislative framework and guidelines at the EU level,
  • How sports both positively and negatively impact the environment,
  • How you can organize and implement sports activities and events in harmony with the environment,
  • Awareness of the importance of “green” sports practices.

Find the material on the project’s website.

CARDET Certified with SIR 2014 Standard

CARDET is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Sound Industrial Relations (SIR 2014) standard that serves as a true testament to its unwavering commitment and continuous dedication to creating a positive and inclusive workplace. The Centre received this accreditation following an audit carried out in December 2023 by the Quality Assurance Committee of the Federation of Employers and Industrialists (OEB) and subsequent approval of the honourable Minister of Labour, Mr Yiannis Panagiotou.

The audit featured an in-depth evaluation of CARDET’s performance management, gender equality, employee wellbeing, learning and development and internal communication, as well as Health & Safety and Environmental Management practices. The accreditation process also involved a rigorous assessment by a panel of independent experts who evaluated the organisation’s HR strategy, policies, processes, and results.

Reflecting on this important milestone, CARDET’s Executive Director, Dr. Charalambos Vrasidas, commented: “We are very excited to receive this prestigious standard. This significant achievement showcases the outstanding HR practices and policies based on our commitment to continuous improvement and dedication to creating a positive and inclusive workplace environment that prioritises the wellbeing of our team. By obtaining this accreditation, we further reinforce our position as a leading employer in the industry, strengthening our reputation for implementing best practices and providing a positive experience for our valued team members.”

Switch Off Announces a New Toolkit to Support the Wellbeing of Remote Workers

The Switch Off project is excited to announce the launch of its latest resource, the Switch Off Toolkit, aimed to introduce the step-by-step guide for the managers, HR professionals and remote workers to facilitate recovery from work and highlight the importance of disconnecting. The launch of this toolkit marks a crucial step in the development of the project. In particular, it addresses the effective use of the digital tools and practices, providing employees with effective ways to disconnect from work during the non-working hours. 

Learn more about this important development in the newsletter below!

Green League: The Outlines of the Sports Events of the Four Elements of Nature

The outlines of sports events with the four elements of nature have been designed for the Green League project with the aim of guiding and supporting sports professionals, sports clubs, and interested stakeholders in managing and executing sports events in combination with environmental considerations through the use of experiential learning.

The goal is to raise awareness about the relationship between sports and the environment and, more broadly, about environmentally friendly practices.

You can find the material here.

Green League – Case Studies

The Case Studies Collection of the Green League project constitutes a set of existing successful practices and initiatives of sports activities with parallel development of environmental awareness at European level, in Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Slovenia, and Iceland.

The aim is to inspire sports organizations to replicate the most successful sports practices that contribute to promoting environmental and climate education.

Learn more at the following link

The Latest Updates and Next Steps and of the SMILE Project

Following its goal of fostering climate change awareness and sustainable mobility, the SMILE Project has just announced the successful creation of the SMILE Methodology and the SMILE e-Guide in it’s latest newsletter. This major milestone towards the overarching aim of the project and will without a doubt have a long lasting impact in education.Find out how to access these useful materials below.