The fourth Green League newsletter is here! In this edition, we take you through the latest developments of the project, including insights from our local panels, highlights from the final conference in Brussels, and practical tips on how you can become more active in both sports and environmental initiatives.
As the project comes to a close, we reflect on its impact and the steps forward in promoting sustainability through sports.
We continue to celebrate 20 years of driving positive change in education, innovation, and social progress worldwide. Over the past two decades, our work has reached more than 3 million people across 40+ countries, making a lasting impact in education, digital learning, inclusion, sustainability, and more.
As we celebrate this milestone, we look forward to new opportunities and partnerships that will continue shaping a better future. Join us in commemorating this journey by watching our special anniversary video below!
As Green League project is getting ready to wrap up, partners have created a final documentary that captures the most significant moments from activities and initiatives over the past 30 months. This inspiring film showcases how sports can serve as a powerful tool for environmental awareness, featuring highlights from tournaments, relay races, waste collection activities, and testimonials from athletes who champion sustainability.
Watch the documentary and experience the Green League movement in action!
Learn more about the project here.
On January 28, 2025, the MineTOUR project successfully hosted an online seminar, bringing together young participants passionate about making a difference in their communities through sustainable tourism. By fostering financial literacy, digital skills, and community engagement, the project equips youth with the tools needed to preserve local cultural heritage and promote responsible tourism practices.
Key Highlights of the Event:
The seminar introduced attendees to the MineTOUR mission and provided a comprehensive overview of the project’s toolkit, which consists of five key modules: sustainable tourism, financial literacy, community engagement, digital skills for sustainable tourism, and innovative approaches to local tourism. Participants actively engaged in discussions and exercises on sustainable tourism, sharing ideas and practical strategies to promote responsible tourism in their regions.
The event offered participants practical knowledge, innovative tools, and valuable insights on how to make a meaningful impact. Additionally, by connecting with like-minded individuals, they took an important step toward building a network of youth committed to sustainable and community-driven tourism.
For more information, visit the project’s official website.
A groundbreaking learning opportunity for caregivers supporting the elderly took place online on January 27-28, 2024. The Ageing Well Project, with the active participation of CARDET, successfully delivered a Train-the-Trainers Master Class, offering invaluable insights and practical strategies for enhancing the well-being of older adults.
The interactive sessions featured live-evoking presentations and fostered the exchange of best practices in compassionate caregiving. Caregivers and adult educators engaged in discussions on critical topics, including:
This initiative provided participants with actionable tools and knowledge to enhance their caregiving approaches, ultimately promoting a more supportive and inclusive environment for elderly individuals.
The Ageing Well Project is dedicated to improving the lives of older adults and those who support them. By offering innovative tools, training, and resources, we aim to promote well-being, resilience, and active engagement in society.
For those interested in fostering positive ageing experiences, further resources and information can be accessed through the project’s website, here.
As part of the Green League project, renowned athletes across participating countries joined as ambassadors to promote the project’s values and inspire young athletes and sports stakeholders.
In Cyprus, footballer Ourania Kyriakou (OMONOIA) and swimmer Stefania Nicolaou shared their insights in an exclusive interview, discussing the impact of sports on the environment and how athletes and teams can contribute to sustainability.
Their voices serve as powerful reminders that sports and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. Here are all the athletes inspiring testimonies!
Learn more about the project here.
From January 22nd to 24th, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, hosted the Transnational Project Meeting (TPM) and Training of Trainers (ToT) for the Media and Information Literacy and Pre-bunking Approaches for Critical Thinking in the Education Sector (MILES) Project. This event brought together partners from across the initiative to finalize key components of the project and prepare for upcoming teacher training programs.
The meeting provided a collaborative platform for partners to review and enhance the materials developed for the MILES project. Participants worked together to refine the training modules, brainstorm methodological frameworks for both Initial Teacher Training (ITT) and Continuous Professional Development (CPD), and validate the final versions of exercises, games, and self-evaluation tools. These resources are tailored to equip teachers with effective strategies to address societal challenges in the online environment, particularly disinformation. More details related to this can be found here.
The MILES Project, an Erasmus+ initiative, is committed to building resilience against disinformation by fostering independent and critical thinking. By integrating media and information literacy, pre-bunking techniques, and data/digital literacy into ITT and CPD programs, the project aims to empower current and future educators to navigate the complexities of the digital age.
For more information about the project, visit the official website: MILES Project.
On January 28, 2025, CARDET actively participated in the EU Roundtable “Empowering Safe Spaces: Ending Workplace Harassment”, hosted by the Diesis Network in collaboration with the TEAMWORK2 Consortium Partners. The event, held at the EVBB in Brussels with hybrid participation, brought together 25 key stakeholders, including representatives from European social partners, business networks, civil society organizations, and EU advisory bodies.
The roundtable aimed to advance the EU Gender Equality Strategy by fostering collaboration to prevent, address, and eliminate sexual harassment in the workplace. CARDET’s HR Manager and Trainer, Kiki Kallis, served as the Moderator for Panel 3: Raising Awareness Through Education – The Importance of Life-Long Learning, which explored the role of education in creating safer and more inclusive workplaces. Esteemed speakers included Veronica Arduino (Life-Long Learning Platform), Aloizia Moschovakou and Nikos Moraitis (IVEPE-SEV), Alessia Sebillo (Diesis Network), and Alfred Pallarca (EVBB). The panel examined innovative training approaches, lifelong learning strategies, and capacity-building initiatives essential for ensuring workplace safety and gender equality.
The event concluded with an interactive workshop aimed at developing a shared action plan, utilizing the MENTI platform to foster collaboration among participants. This session focused on crafting recommendations for policy enhancements, institutional support, and ongoing joint advocacy efforts.
CARDET’s contribution to the roundtable highlights its commitment to supporting multi-stakeholder initiatives that promote workplace safety and gender equality across Europe.
Learn more about the TEAMWORK2 initiative here.
We are pleased to announce that the BAS Project (Developing Digital Business Attraction Skills through Continuing Vocational Education and Training (VET) at Work in the Local Public Sector) is officially concluding its mission on January 31st, 2025. Over the past few years, the BAS Project has been instrumental in transforming the capabilities of local public sector employees, equipping them with essential digital business attraction skills to drive economic growth and innovation within their communities.
A Transformative Initiative for the Public Sector
The BAS Project was designed to address skill gaps in the public sector by delivering continuous vocational education and training (VET). It focused on enhancing digital competencies, enabling local governments to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital economy. This initiative underscored the critical role of public sector professionals in fostering an environment that supports business development and innovation.
Key Features of the BAS Project
The BAS Project achieved its mission through the development of innovative tools and training programs:
Access Free Resources
As part of its legacy, the BAS Project makes its rich library of resources freely available to public sector professionals, VET providers, and municipal civil servants. These resources aim to support ongoing learning and excellence in digital business attraction. Access the free resources here: BAS Project E-Learning Portal
Looking Ahead
While the BAS Project is concluding, its impact will endure, inspiring continued growth and innovation in the public sector. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all partners, participants, and supporters who contributed to the success of this project. Together, we have paved the way for a more digitally competent and economically vibrant future.
For more information about the BAS Project and its outcomes, please visit BAS Project About Page.
For media inquiries or further information, please contact: BAS Project Team
Email: info@basproject.eu
On January 24, 2025, the Green League – Sport Alliance for the Environment project culminated in a final conference held in Brussels, bringing together over 200 participants, including EU policymakers, sports and environmental stakeholders, civil society organizations (CSOs), and athletes. Τhe event showcased the project’s outcomes, promoted a greener sports sector, and highlighted the potential of sports as a powerful tool for environmental education. The conference reaffirmed the project’s dedication to fostering a sustainable and inclusive sports ecosystem across Europe.
The agenda featured a variety of engaging activities aimed at inspiring dialogue and action. Highlights included the presentation of the Green League Model, an innovative framework designed to integrate environmental awareness into sports. Attendees explored a dynamic exhibition of “Green Zines” inspired by nature’s four elements and enjoyed a documentary showcasing the project’s achievements and best moments. The conference concluded with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding by key EU stakeholders, symbolizing their commitment to establishing an EU Sport Alliance for the Environment.
Over the course of 30 months, the Green League project worked to build the capacity of sports professionals and organizations to champion sustainability through outdoor physical activities. Local Green Leagues, which combined sports tournaments with environmental initiatives, were successfully piloted, actively engaging sports clubs, young players, and amateur athletes. These efforts demonstrated the power of experiential learning and collaborative development in advancing environmental awareness within the sports sector.
The conference underscored the transformative potential of sports in addressing climate change and fostering sustainability. Discussions delved into how sports organizations can influence climate action policies, ranging from reducing energy use and implementing recycling programs to initiating community-driven environmental projects. Participants highlighted the importance of partnerships between sports entities and environmental organizations to develop impactful, scalable solutions that engage both institutions and fans.
By promoting sports as a vehicle for environmental education, the Green League project has set the stage for a new era of sustainable practices in the European sports sector. As the EU continues to prioritize sports as a means to tackle social, economic, and environmental challenges, the lessons learned and partnerships formed through this initiative provide a valuable roadmap for the future.
The conference not only marked the conclusion of the project, but also signaled the beginning of a broader movement toward a greener, more sustainable sports ecosystem.
Learn more about the project here.
