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The European AELIA Project Launches a New Crowdsourcing Platform for Sustainability Initiatives

09/12/2025
The European AELIA Project Launches a New Crowdsourcing Platform for Sustainability Initiatives

The European project AELIA, implemented in Cyprus by CARDET, the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute, and the Unit for Education for the Environment and Sustainable Development (EESD) of the Ministry of Education, has launched a new online crowdsourcing platform aimed at strengthening citizen participation and facilitating the exchange of ideas and collaboration on sustainability initiatives.

The platform is open to educators, citizens, local authorities, and community groups who wish to take practical action towards creating more sustainable schools, neighbourhoods, and communities. Through a user-friendly and interactive environment, users can create new sustainability initiatives, support existing actions, and communicate in real time through comments and discussions.

The platform encourages collaboration and networking by providing a space for the exchange of ideas and the collective implementation of projects related to environmental, social, and educational sustainability. It is available in four languages (English, Greek, Serbian, and Romanian) and remains open to users from around the world, who can create new initiatives or support those already in place.

In parallel, within the framework of the AELIA project, a series of online seminars (webinars) were delivered, offering guidance, practical advice, and examples of good practice for the design and implementation of sustainability actions at local and school level.

The crowdsourcing platform forms an integral part of AELIA’s broader efforts in Education for Sustainable Development. By promoting the exchange of knowledge, good practices, and innovative ideas, it supports the development of sustainable solutions that respond to the real needs of local communities. Through collaboration and active participation, AELIA contributes to empowering communities across Europe, promoting environmental protection, social responsibility, and sustainable education.

Learn more about the AELIA project: https://www.aelia-project.eu 

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. Project Number: 101087425

Target Groups

Teachers, School leaders, Policy makers

Education Level

K12