GenGreeninAction
Educational MaterialsforYouth and Climate
INTRODUCTION
AsGenGreenprojectpartners,wehavecreatedthispracticalguideandcollectionof educationalmaterialswithasharedpurpose:toempoweryoungpeopletotake meaningfulactiononclimatechange.Drawingfromourdiverseexperiencesacrossyouth work,environmentaleducation,andgrassrootssports,wegatheredhands-onactivities thatconnectsustainabilitywithactivecitizenshipandleadership.
Thisguideisdesignedtosupporteducators,youthworkers,andlocalassociationsin engagingyoungpeoplethroughcreative,action-orientedlearning.Bylinking environmentalawarenesswithsportandcommunityinvolvement,weaimtoinspireanew generationofchangemakers equippedwiththeskills,motivation,andconfidencetolead localsolutionsforasustainablefuture.
ABOUTTHEGENGREENPROJECT
TheGenGreenProject:Youth-DrivenSolutionsforaSustainableSportsLandscape (GenGreenforshort)aimstoempoweryouthinclimatechangeadvocacy,emphasising activecitizenship,leadership,andenvironmentalawarenessinlocalassociations It connectsecologicalconsciousnesswithskillsforvoicingtheneedsofyounggenerations, fosteringstrategiccooperationbetweenyouthorganisations,climatechangeexpertsand sportsassociations.Ourcoremissionistoeducate,empower,andsupportyoungpeople totakeinitiativeintheirlocalcommunities,engagewiththeirpeersinternationally,and leadtangibleactionsagainstclimatechange
ThroughGenGreen,wewillfocusonsupportinglocalassociationstoadaptand implementeducationalactivitiesonclimateaction.Theseactivitieswillbeco-designed andcarriedoutinclosecollaborationwithyouth,ensuringthatsustainabilitysolutionsare meaningfullyembeddedintheworkoflocalorganisations.
Aspartofourefforts,wewillorganiseaYouthGatheringinDenmark,whilealsoworkingto replicateandexpandtheseactivitiesacrossbroadernetworks Atthesametime,westrive toenhancethequalityofworkrelatedtoyouthengagementandenvironmentalaction acrossparticipatingorganisations.Ultimately,GenGreenaimstoraisegreaterawareness ofthecrucialintersectionbetweenyouth,associations,andclimateadvocacy.
Readthesectionsbelowtolearnmoreaboutourupcomingactivitiesandhowyoucanget involvedinthenextsteps.
THEPARTNERSHIP
TheGenGreenProjectistheworkofadiversegroupofcommittedpartnerswho contributeexpertiseandexperiencetostrengthenourcollectiveimpact Herearethe partnersinvolved:
InternationalSportandCulturalAssociation(coordinator-Denmark), BudapestAssociationforInternationalSports(Hungary), GAME(Denmark), OrganizationEarth(Greece), ProtectOurWintersEurope(Austria)
Thepartnershipemergedfrompreviouscollaborationsbetweenorganisationsanda sharedvisionoftacklingclimatechangewithinthesportslandscape,recognisingthe criticalrolethatyoungpeoplecanplayinthiseffort.Italsohighlightstheunique contributionseachorganisationbringsthroughtheirspecificexpertise,which complementoneanother
Thiscollaborativepartnershipwillleadtoasustainedandscalableimprovementinthe qualityofwork,activities,andpracticesoftheorganisationsinvolvedintheconsortium.All ofthepartnerorganisationsarecommittedtothespecificobjectivesofthisproject,as wellastoabroaderbeliefinthevalueofErasmus+fundedinternationalcooperation projectstoenhancetheoverallqualityoftheiryouthwork.
UPCOMINGACTIVITIESINTHEGENGREENPROJECT
Toensurethecontinuedsuccess,scalability,andreplicationofyouth-focusedclimate educationinitiatives,theGenGreenProjectteamwillimplementthefollowingstrategic actions:
a.Guidanceonclimateeducationactivitiesforyoungpeople
Acomprehensive,action-orientedguideoneducationalactivitieswillbedeveloped fromexistingworkofourpartners.Thiswillsupportprojectpartnersindeliveringa tailoredclimateeducationprogramfor500youthacrossfourcountries(Austria, Hungary,DenmarkandGreece).
Theguidewillserveasapracticalresourceforeducatorsandfacilitators,enabling consistentimplementationandraisingawarenessamongyoungpeopleaboutclimate change,environmentalchallenges,andcivicengagementandadvocacystrategies.
b.Internationalyouthgathering
Alarge-scaleinternationalgatheringofmorethan60youngparticipantswillbe organisedinDenmarkin2025,connectedtotheMOVECongress2025.Thiseventwill provideaplatformfortransnationalexchange,peer-to-peerlearning,andthecocreationofactionplans Itwillservetoinspireparticipants,buildmomentumforlocal implementation,andstrengthentheEuropeannetworkofyouthengagedinclimate activism.
c.ProgrammedisseminationviatheMOVECongress2025
Theeducationalprogrammesandyouth-ledactivitieswillbefeaturedprominentlyat theMOVECongress2025,anchoredbyISCA.TheMOVECongress2025willfeaturea dedicatedsessiononenvironmentalsustainabilityandyouthleadership.Thishighprofiledisseminationopportunitywillamplifythevoicesofyoungclimateleaders, showcaseinnovativeeducationalpractices,andengageabroadspectrumof stakeholdersfromthefieldsofeducation,sport,andsustainability.
UPCOMINGACTIVITIESINTHEGENGREENPROJECT
d.Capacity-buildingthroughastudyvisit
AdedicatedstudyvisittoGreecein2026willbeconductedtoenhancethe professionalcompetenciesofpartnerorganisations Thisexchangewillfacilitate knowledgesharing,fostercross-culturalunderstanding,andstrengthenthecapacity ofprojectpartnerstoimplementandadaptbestpracticeswithintheirlocalcontexts.
e.Scaling,Institutionalisation,andEvaluation
Themostsuccessfulandimpactfulactivitieswillbescaledbydevelopingreplicable toolkitsandthetrainingoflocalfacilitators. Strategicpartnershipswithschools,municipalities,andcivilsocietyorganisationswill bepursuedtoinstitutionalisetheseprogrammesandensurelong-termsustainability Systematicfeedbackcollection,monitoring,andimpactassessmentwillinform iterativeimprovementsandpromoteevidence-baseddecision-making. Theintegrationofdigitalplatformsandgamifiedlearningtoolswillexpand accessibility,particularlyinunder-resourcedareas,andfurtherengagedigital-native youthaudiences.
GENGREENEDUCATIONALMATERIALS:APRACTICAL GUIDE
TheGenGreenpartnershipcreatedthiscomprehensiveeducationalandpracticalguidethat buildsonexistingmaterialsandtheorganisations’long-lastingexperienceinprovidingquality educationalactivitiestoyouth.
Eachpartnercontributedthreeeducationalactivities(15intotal)thatweresuccessfully testedinthepastandwereadaptedfortheGenGreenproject.Thepresentedactivities emphasisetheintersectionbetweensports,physicalexercise,andenvironmental education,aswellasraisingawarenesstowardsclimatechangeandadaptation.Through them,youth,whoareinvolvedinsportsornot,maybeeducatedintopicssuchas:
Climatechangeandhowitrelatestosports
Theenvironmentalimpactofsports-relatedtravelandhowitcouldbereduced. Effectivecommunityleadershipforclimateaction.
Sustainablewastemanagement.
Foodwasteandtheenvironmentalfootprintoffoodproduction.
Thisguidewillservebothasabasisfortheeducationalprogrammesthatwillbeimplementedin thecontextoftheGenGreenprojectinAustria,Denmark,Greece,andHungary,butalsoasan inspirationforothercivic-societyorganisationsthataimatlinkingsportsandphysicalactivitywith environmentaleducationandclimateaction.
Empoweringyoungpeoplethroughmeaningful,hands-onactivitiesyieldsawiderangeof benefitsthatcontributetobothpersonalgrowthandsocietalimpact.Byengaginginpractical initiatives,youthdevelopessentiallifeskills,includingleadership,teamwork,andeffective problem-solving skillsthatarecrucialfornavigatingcomplexenvironmentalandsocialissues. Theseexperiencesalsofosteradeeperunderstandingofsustainabilityandraiseawarenessof theirlocalcommunities’specificenvironmentalchallenges.
Significantly,suchempowermentcultivatesasenseofownershipandpersonalresponsibility, makingclimateactionmorerelevantandemotionallyresonant.Furthermore,itstrengthenscivic engagementbyencouragingyouthtoparticipateactivelyincommunitylife,layingthefoundation forsustainedactivismandlong-terminvolvementinenvironmentalandsocialcauses.
WHYISTHISIMPORTANT?
Theclimatecrisisisoneofthemosturgentandcomplexchallengeshumanityisfacingtoday Youngpeopleareuniquelypositionedwithinthisglobalissue:theyareamongthosemost vulnerabletoitslong-termimpacts,yettheyalsopossessimmensepotentialtoleadtransformative change.Despitetheirenthusiasmandwillingnesstoact,manyyoungindividualsfacesignificant barriers,includinglimitedaccesstopracticalresources,alackofsupportiveenvironments,andfew structuredopportunitiestotranslatetheirconcernintomeaningfulaction Theseeducational programmesaimtobridgethatcriticalgapbyprovidingyouthwithhands-on,action-oriented learningexperiencesbeyondtheoreticalclassroomdiscussions.Byactivelyparticipatingin initiativessuchasenvironmentalclean-upefforts,communitygardeningprojects,andsustainable constructionworkshops,youngpeopleareempoweredtomaketangiblecontributionstotheir communitiesandactivelyshapeamoresustainablefuture
Theeducationalactivitiesdesignedandimplementedbythepartnerorganisationsexemplifya multifaceted,innovative,andaction-orientedapproachtoengagingyoungpeoplein environmentalsustainabilityandclimateaction.Eachorganisationcontributesdistinct methodologiesandformats,rangingfromsports-basededucationtoexperientialoutdoorlearning, allunifiedbyasharedcommitmenttofosteringpracticalengagement,behaviouralchange,and localimpact
Theseinitiativesemphasiseexperientiallearning, communitycollaboration,andreal-worldproblemsolvingratherthanjusttheoreticalknowledge Thisis facilitatedthroughactivitiessuchasclimate-focused game,participatoryworkshops,environmentalcleanupdrivesandsustainabilitychallenges.
Theoverarchingobjectiveofthisguideistoempower youthbyprovidingmeaningfulopportunitiesforthem totakeinitiativeinaddressingenvironmental challenges.Byfosteringenvironmentalliteracy, criticalthinking,andasenseofownershipoverlocal sustainabilityefforts,theseactivitiescontributeto developinganewgenerationofclimate-conscious leaders.
Ultimately,theprogrammesaimtotransformyoung individualsintoproactiveagentsofchange individualswhoarenotonlyawareofthethreats posedbyclimatechangebutarealsopreparedto respondwithpractical,community-basedaction.
KEYFINDINGSANDSUGGESTIONS
Ourworkwithyoungpeopleacrossdiversecontexts identifiedseveralrecurringpatterns thatcontributetomeaningful,lastingengagement.Thefindingsbelowhighlightwhat workswellwhenitcomestoempoweringyouthinclimateactionandsustainability education,fromhands-onlearningandgamifiedtoolstopeerleadershipandlocal relevance
Youtharemotivatedbypurpose-driven,hands-onactivities. Activitiesthatinvolvephysicalengagementhaveprovedtobeparticularlyimpactful These experiencesprovideyoungparticipantswithatangiblesenseofcontributionand achievement,reinforcingthevalueofenvironmentalstewardshipandallowingthemto observetheoutcomesoftheireffortsdirectly.
Gamificationenhanceslearningandengagement.
Usingstructuredgamesandcompetitivechallenges suchassustainability-themedcardgames, environmentalhackathons,orclimatebingo hasdemonstratedclearpedagogicalbenefits Theseactivitiessimplifycomplexsustainabilityconceptsandenhanceretentionbyintroducingfun, creativity,andcollaboration.Participantsreportincreasedunderstandingandgreaterconfidence indiscussingenvironmentalissuesafterengaginginsuchgamifiedexperiences
Peer-leadershipandrolemodelsaspowerfulcatalysts.
Empoweringyouthasclimateambassadors,peereducators,oreco-sportsleadersplaysa criticalroleinexpandingthereachandeffectivenessoftheseinitiatives.Whenyoungpeople witnesspeersoradmiredfigurestakinginitiative,theyaresignificantlymoreinclinedtofollow suit.Thispeer-to-peerinfluencefostersacultureofsharedresponsibilityandinspiresgreater participationacrossagegroupsandcommunities.
Localrelevance securesimpact.
Educationalactivitiesthatcontextualisesustainabilitywithintheeverydayexperiencesof participants suchastheirdietaryhabits,transportchoices,orenergyconsumption have beenespeciallyeffectiveinpromotingbehaviouralchange.Whenyouthseeadirect connectionbetweentheirpersonalpreferencesandlargerenvironmentaloutcomes,theyare morelikelytoadoptsustainablepractices
Breakingstructuralbarriers.
Challengessuchaslimitedaccesstophysicalordigitalinfrastructureandequipment,andthe lackoftimeforparticipationarecommon.However,thesebarriersarenotinsurmountable. Flexibilityinprogrammedesign,low-costmaterials,andstronglocalpartnershipshave proveneffectiveinmitigatingtheseissues.Additionally,fosteringasenseofownershipand agencyamongparticipantsoftenleadstoincreasedmotivationandresourcefulness.
Reflectivepracticesleadtodeeperlearningoutcomes.
Activitiesthatincorporatestructuredreflection whetherthroughgroupdiscussions, journaling,orpost-activitydebriefs—haveasignificantpositiveimpactonlearningretention andemotionalengagement.Reflectivecomponentsallowparticipantstointernalisetheir experiences,understandtheirbroadersignificance,andconnectpersonalinsightswith collectivegoals.
Community-buildingemergesasavaluablesecondaryoutcome. Inadditiontotheirenvironmentalfocus,manyactivitiesfacilitatedmeaningfulsocial interactionsandasenseofcommunity.Sharedexperiences suchascollaborativeprojects, grouptravel,orcommunalmeals helpbuildtrust,solidarity,andlong-termengagement. Thissenseofbelongingreinforcessustainedinvolvementinenvironmentalinitiativesand strengthensthesocialfabricnecessaryforcollectiveclimateaction
COLLECTIONOFEDUCATIONALMATERIALS
Belowisacuratedcollectionof15hands-oneducationalactivitiessourcedandpreparedby GenGreenpartnerstoignitecuriosity,buildskillsandfostersustainablebehavioursamong youth.Eachactivityistobeadaptableacrosscontexts,scalableinduration,androotedin activelearning Asyouexploretheseexamples,you’llfindclearobjectives,targetgroups, requiredmaterialsandfacilitationnotestohelpyoubringeachactivitytolifeinyour community.
HOWTOUSETHEM?
Theactivitiespresentedbelowhavebeenselectedfortheiradaptability,flexibility,andease ofintegrationintovariouseducationalandcommunitysettings Whetheryou’reengaging withyouthinschools,sportsclubs,NGOs,orinformalgroups,thesetoolsofferpracticaland creativeentrypointstoexploresustainability,climateaction,andenvironmentalawareness throughhands-onlearning.
See what fits in your organisations’ needs
Adapt the selected program to your community/audience
Reach out to us ifyou need any tips &tricks Facilitatethe climate education
Eachactivityhasitsownobjectives, materials,andfacilitationtips butthereis noone-size-fits-allapproach Feelfreeto tailorthecontenttoyourlocalcontext,the ageandbackgroundofyourparticipants, andyouravailableresources.Startsmall, experiment,andmakeityourown.The mostimportantthingistocreateasafe andinclusivespacewhereyoungpeople feelempoweredtoexplore,question,and takeaction.
GENGREENEDUCATIONALMATERIALS
ProgrammeTitle:SundaysonEarth
Organisation:OrganizationEarth
TargetGroup:Youngpeople
Duration:5hourspersession(typicallyonSundays)
Summary
Withthefocusonthe“collectivekitchen”,theSundaytableisrevivedwiththeconceptsofsolidarity,collectivity andreciprocityinthepreparationandcookingoffood,aswellasthepromotionofadifferentfoodmodel,inother words,howtoconsumesustainablequalityfood,whileprotectingtheenvironment Paralleleducationalactivities andinformativemeetingsandrecreationalactivitiesclosetonatureframeSundays Thetopicsconcern SustainableAgri-FoodSystems,FromFarmtoPlate,ClimateandAgri-Food,UrbanCultivation,Environmental Awareness,etc
Description
Welcome&Introduction:Briefingonthethemeofthedayandgroupbondingactivity EducationalWorkshop:Afocuseddiscussionorhands-onactivityexploringaspecificenvironmentalconcept. ShowcaseThroughFarming:Shortparticipatorysessionongardening,planting,composting,etc CollectiveCookingSession:Preparationofasustainablemealtogether,emphasisingteamwork,tradition,and learning.
SharedMeal:Allparticipantssitandeattogetherinthespiritofcommunity Nooneeatsalone Reflection&Wrap-Up:Opendiscussionabouttheexperience,whatwaslearned,andhowtoapplyitdaily
Objectives
1 PromoteEnvironmentalEducationthroughhands-on experiences.
2 FosterCommunityEngagementandparticipation
3.DevelopandshareaSustainableNutritionalModel.
4 EncouragetheExchangeofCulturalHeritagethroughfood andstories.
5 EnsureNobodyEatsAlone–buildinginclusivityandsocial bonds
Challenges
Needforaccessiblespaces(publicorprivate)where groupcookingispermittedandsafe Weatherdependenciesforoutdooractivities. Needforconsistentengagementfromfacilitators andparticipants
Impact
Activeparticipationinsustainablecookingpractices. Intergenerationalandinterculturalexchangethroughfoodand storytelling
Strengthenedsenseofcommunity–especiallythroughthe“Nobody EatsAlone”principle
Increasedawarenessofenvironmentalissuesandempowerment throughpracticalaction.
GENGREENEDUCATIONALMATERIALS
ProgrammeTitle: Doityourself(DIY)&Recycling
Organisation:GAME
TargetGroup:Youth
Duration: Scalable-from afewhourstofull workshopdays
Summary
These workshops address the significant waste caused by the tendency to constantly purchase new items rather than repair or revitalise what we already own DIY and recycling activities range from sewing and decoratingwornclothingtogiveitnewlife,torepurposingoldsportsequipmentintofunctionalitems,furniture, art,oranythingelseinspiredbyyourcreativity.
Description
Participants are welcome to bring their own items, or various discarded materials can be gathered These do not need to be broken, just no longer in use The group will explore the items and create space to brainstorm ways to give them new life. Building, decorating, or redecorating will follow, based on the ideas generated. Throughout, there will be opportunities to reflect on how everyday items, often tucked away or considered for disposal, can be repurposedtocreatenewvalueforoneselforothers
Objectives
Anopen,inspiringframeworkcansparkcuriosityand encouragearethinkofdiscardeditems.
Passionaterolemodelswithrelevantskillsalsoprovide valuableinspirationforparticipants
Challenges
Theopenframeworkoffersgreatpotentialbutcan presentchallenges,suchaslimitedmaterials, outdatedresources,orparticipantsfeelinglost DIYandrecyclingrelyonrecognisingopportunities. Withoutaclearsenseofcreativefreedom, engagementmaydecline
Alackoftoolsorsuppliescanalsobeahurdle,but onceparticipantsrecognisereusepossibilities, meaningfulprogressbegins.
Impact
Weekly DIY and recycling workshops are offered at GAME HouseViborg.Additionally,bothpop-upeventsfocusedon DIY and recycling, as well as larger themed events, have been hosted Recently, a DIY and recycling workshop was heldaspartofthePlaymakerCamp
GENGREENEDUCATIONALMATERIALS
ProgrammeTitle:OutdoorAdventureand ConservationExpeditions
Organisation:BudapestAssociationfor InternationalSports(BAIS)
Summary
TargetGroup:Youthaged16–30,especiallythose interestedinoutdoorsports,ecology,andsustainability.
Duration:1–3days(flexibledependingonactivity andlocation)
Planning and organising expeditions that combine outdoor sports activities, such as hiking or kayaking, with conservation efforts Participants take part in trail clean-ups, biodiversity studies, and learn about the impact of human activity on natural environments. This immersive approach fosters a deeper connection with nature and emphasisestheimportanceofitspreservation.
Description
Participants are introduced to local ecosystems and biodiversity. They take part in guided outdoor sports such as hiking, canoeing, and trail running, alongside practical conservation tasks like trail clean-ups, litter mapping, and identifying invasive species Group discussions focus on environmental impact and sustainability, and sessions concludewithreflectioncirclesandeco-journaling
Objectives
1 Promote environmental stewardship through immersive sports-basedexperiences
2.Educate youth on the impacts of human activity on natural ecosystems
3 Strengthen team spirit and healthy living through physical outdooractivities
Challenges
Physicalendurance:Someparticipantsmayfindactivitiessuch ashiking,kayaking,oroutdoortasksphysicallychallenging.
Adaptingtonaturalenvironments:Adjustingtonature-based settingsandconditions suchasweather,insects,anduneven terrain maybedifficultforthosemoreaccustomedtourban surroundings.
Emotionalimpact:Confrontingtheeffectsofhumanactivityon naturecanevokestrongemotionalresponses
Impact
Attendees gain greater environmental awareness and confidence in outdoor settings. Photos and videos captured duringtheexperiencecanbeusedinawarenesscampaigns
GENGREENEDUCATIONALMATERIALS
ProgrammeTitle:GoingGreeninSportToolkit
Organisation:BGBEActiveandpartnering organisations
Summary
TargetGroup: schoolstaff(teachersand principals),schoolactivistsandcommunityleaders.
Duration:5-60minutes
Thetoolkitaimstoinspireorganisingactivegames(involvingphysicalactivity)toraiseawarenessofkeyclimate changeissues,suchaswastereductionandsustainablewastemanagement.Itgroundsgreeneducationprinciples byofferingpracticalandeasy-to-implementideasthatkeepstudentsphysicallyactivewhilelearningabouta relevanttopic,astheywillbethegenerationlivingintheworldoftomorrow
Description
This toolkit is structured firstly to introduce the concept of green education and its key components Then, it presentsthedifferentmethodsusedingreeneducation(formalandnon-formal) Inaddition,itlinkstheconceptof green education with physical activity and highlights how sport can be effectively used to teach sustainability to students
Finally, it introduces several active games that can be organised by teachers in schools with minimal equipment to teach children about waste reduction and management. Each game includes the required materials, level of difficulty,duration,andashortdescriptionoftheactivity.
Objectives
Tohelpmakeschoolsmoresustainablethroughthreemain domainsofaction:
1 Byprovidingideasonhowtouseexistingequipmentina greenerway,bythinkingoutsidethebox
2.Byraisingawarenessofclimatechangechallengespractically throughphysicalactivityratherthansolelytheoreticalcontent taughtinclassrooms
3 Byempoweringchildrentotakepartintheplanningand organisingprocessesofactivities,enablingthemtoadoptan activeroleinenvironmentalissues
Challenges
Thereisaneedtoadaptthegamesinsomeschoolswherethe playgroundisrelativelysmallandwhenitisnotpossibletogotoa biggerspaceoutsideofschool(eg,municipalsportfacilities) becauseoftimeconstraints
Thereisaneedtotrainteachersonhowtoteachchildrenabout sustainableissues(whichisrelativelynewinthefieldofeducation).
Impact
Effectivetransferofknowledgeandbestpracticesrelatedtowastereduction andimprovedwastemanagementinschoolsportsactivities. Reducedwasteduetosuccessfulawareness-raisingamongpupilsand students
Increasedvisibilityofeducationalpracticespromotingsustainability,asthey canbeimplementedinalmostanyschoolsetting. Promotingnon-formaleducationmethodsthataremoreinclinedto implementteachingcontentthatallowschildrentoexpresstheiropinions andparticipateinorganisingeducationalactivities.
GENGREENEDUCATIONALMATERIALS
ProgrammeTitle:UrbanFarmers
Organisation:OrganizationEarth
Summary
TargetGroup:Youngpeople
Duration: 2to4hourspersession,adaptabledepending onthedepthofcontentandplantingactivities
Ahands-onworkshoponorganicurbanfarminginspaceslikerooftopsandcourtyards Participantswillexplore sustainablefoodproduction,composting,andseasonal,localcropswhileengaginginpracticalgardening activities.Theworkshopfostersideaexchangeandpromotesurbanagricultureasakeytosustainablecity development
Description
Introduction&Icebreaker: Whyurbanfarmingmatters:localfoodsystemsandsustainabilityincities
Composting&SoilPreparation:Creatinghealthysoilusingcompostandnaturalmaterials.
PlantingActivity:Participantsplantseasonalvegetablesorherbsinsmallcontainersorgardenbeds.
UrbanGardeningTechniques:Tipsformaintainingarooftoporbalconygarden,irrigation,pestcontrol,andvertical gardening
Reflection&Exchange:Sharingthoughts,experiences,andgardeningdreams;Q&Aandtroubleshootingcommon urbanfarmingissues.
Objectives
1.Introduceparticipantstotheprinciplesandpractices oforganicurbanfarming
2 Promotesustainablefoodproductionwithincity environments
3.Encouragecompostinganduseofnaturalfertilisers.
4 Supportlocalandseasonalfoodawareness
5 Buildcommunitythroughcollectivegardeningand ideaexchange
6.Highlighturbanfarming’sroleinresilient,greencities.
Challenges
Accessibilityofsuitableurbanspaces(sunlight, safety,permission).
Weatherdependenciesforoutdooractivities
Impact
Participantsgainpracticalknowledgeinsustainableurbanagriculture. Empowermenttogrowtheirownfood,eveninsmallurbanspaces. Evenindenselypopulatedareas,enhancedconnectiontonatureandthe foodcycle.
Environmentalawarenessthroughunderstandingtheroleoflocalfood systems
Eachparticipantwilltakehomeaplantedcontainerwithherbsor vegetables,encouragingthemtonurturetheplantandcontinuegrowing athome,learninghowtocareforitandtrackitsgrowth
GENGREENEDUCATIONALMATERIALS
ProgrammeTitle:GAMEAcademy
Organisation:GAME
Summary
TargetGroup:Youthinstructors/coachesin streetsports
Duration:N/A
The GAME Academy Drill Box has a large selection of drills and energisers that help build participants’ life skills andawarenessofdemocracy,genderequity,andclimatechange.
Description
The GAME Academy Drill Box is a tool that youth instructors and coaches in street sports can use to plan community practices. The exercises and drills cover various sports such as basketball, street dance, football, and street fit There is a specific section of drills for instructors who want to combine sport activities and tracking climateawareness
Objectives
GAME Academy is an online platform made for sports instructors seeking inspiration in planning street sport practices.
Challenges
Some people prefer video instructions, which can be highly effective for learning. This approach has been trialled, but duetolimitedresources,ithasnotbeenpossibletoproduce high-qualityinstructionalvideosforalldrills
Impact
It is used by GAME’s volunteer street-sports instructors across several countries to support engaging and inclusive activitiesinlocalcommunities.
A tip: It is important to keep the platform open and adaptable to incorporate new exercises, as different countries and communities often have their own traditional orlocallypopulargames
GENGREENEDUCATIONALMATERIALS
ProgrammeTitle:Eco-SportsLeadership Workshops
Organisation:BudapestAssociationfor InternationalSports(BAIS)
Summary
TargetGroup:Youthaged18–30,involvedinsports, education,orenvironmentalinitiatives,volunteers,and grassrootssportsorganisers
Duration:2–3days(or3half-daysessions)
Conducting workshops that equip participants with the skills to organise and lead eco-friendly sport events Topics include sustainable event planning, waste reduction strategies, and community engagement These workshopsaimtofosterleadershipqualitieswhileemphasisingenvironmentalresponsibility.
Description
Methodology:
Interactive workshops combine theoretical learning and hands-on group tasks Activities include expert presentations,casestudies,role-playing,groupwork,andguidedplanningsessionsforsustainablesportsevents.
ContentOverview:
Introductiontosustainabilityinsports(carbonfootprint,environmentalimpact) Sustainableeventplanning:transport,materials,catering,andenergyuse Wastereductionandcirculareconomystrategies. Engaginglocalcommunitiesandstakeholders.
Leadershipskills:communication,teamcoordination,andimpactevaluation BestpracticesfromtheGreenTraceProject
Objectives
1.Equip participants with leadership skills to organise and leadeco-friendlysportsevents.
2 Increase awareness about sustainable practices in the contextofsports
3.Foster a sense of responsibility and initiative in youth to takeclimate-consciousactionsintheircommunities.
Challenges
1.Complexity of sustainable planning: Understanding the full scope of sustainability (logistics, materials, energy, etc) can initially feel overwhelming
2 Balancing environmental and practical considerations: Participants may find it challenging to identify solutions that are both cost-effective and sustainable.
3.Groupdynamics:Collaboratingwithpeersfromdiversebackgroundscan presentcommunicationanddecision-makingchallenges
Impact
Participants gain concrete tools to plan and implement sustainable sportsactivities
Participantscreatesampleeco-sportseventplans. Strengthenedleadershipandteamworkskills. Increasedmotivationtoadoptenvironmentallyresponsiblebehaviours
GENGREENEDUCATIONALMATERIALS
ProgramTitle:
ProgrammeTitle:SustainableMobility Challenge
Organisation:
Organisation: GreenCoachproject (leaderEcoserveis)
Summary
TargetGroup:Professionalandamateurathletes (ofallages),eco-conscioussportsenthusiasts
Duration:
Duration:3to4weeks(shorter:1-2weeks)
Thisinitiativechallengesathletestotracktheirtransportationchoicesoverasetperiod(e.g.,onemonth)and reducetheircarbonfootprintbyusingmoresustainableoptions.Participantsearnpointsbasedontheirtravel choices,andattheendofthechallenge,themostsustainableathletesorteamsarerewarded
Description
1.KickoffMeeting(30min):
Introducethechallengetoparticipants
Explainthescoringsystem(e.g.,pointsforwalking,biking,carpooling).
ProvideaCO₂calculatortoolorapptotracktravelemissions
2.ActionPhase(2-4Weeks):
Athleteslogtheirdailytransportchoices(e.g.,biking,publictransport,walking). Aleaderboardisupdatedweeklytoshowprogress.
3.BonusActivities:
Organisea"Car-FreeDay"whereeveryoneavoids usingcarsforaday
Planateambikerideorwalkingsessionto promoteactivetransport
Offerextrapointsforcreative,sustainabletravel (eg,electricscooters)
4.FinalEvaluation&Awards(30min):
Reviewresultsandannouncethewinningathlete orteam
Celebrateachievementswithsmallprizes(eg, eco-friendlygear,publicrecognition)
Discusshowtocontinuesustainabletravelhabits beyondthechallenge
Challenges
1 Initialresistance–Someathletesmaybereluctant tochangetheirhabits.
2 Logisticalissues–Notallplayersmayhaveaccess tobikesorpublictransport
Impact
ReducedCO₂emissionsfromfewercartrips
Objectives
Reducetheenvironmentalimpactofsports-related travel
Encourageathletestousealternativetransportoptions suchascycling,walking,carpooling,orpublic transportation
Createafunandcompetitiveatmospherethat motivatesathletestoengageinsustainabilityefforts; Raiseawarenessofhowdailytravelchoicesimpactthe environment
3 Weatherconditions–Rainorextremetemperaturescould discourageparticipation.
4 Trackingdifficulty–Somemayforgettologtheirtravel methodsconsistently
Improvedathletefitnessbyincorporatingactivetravel(cycling, walking).
Costsavingsonfuelandparkingfees
Teambondingthroughsharedtravelexperiences(eg,carpooling orbikerides).
Long-termbehaviouralchangeencouraginggreenerhabits beyondthechallenge
GENGREENEDUCATIONALMATERIALS
ProgrammeTitle:SustainableWaste
Management
Organisation: OrganizationEarth
TargetGroup:Youngpeople
Duration:2to4hourspersession,adaptablebasedon thedepthofactivities,canbeextendedintoaseries
Summary
Itexplorespracticalsolutionsformanaginghouseholdorganicwasteandreducingfoodwaste,promotingthe circulareconomy Participantswilllearnhowtominimisefoodwasteathome,turnorganicscrapsintocompost,and upcycleoldmaterials Asapracticalactivity,theywillplantaromaticherbsinpotsmadefromupcyclingmaterials usingcompost Inthisway,theywillstrengthensustainableconsumptionhabitswhiledeepeningtheir understandingoffoodwaste'senvironmental,economic,andsocialimpacts
Description
Introduction&Icebreaker:Introductiontothecirculareconomyanddiscussionondailywastehabits. CompostingWorkshop:Exploringcompostingtheoryandpractice(3phasesofcomposting)
Hands-OnUpcyclingActivity:Participantspaintanddecoratetheirownplantersusingupcycledmaterials
PlantingAromatics:Soilpreparationandherbplantingusingcompostontheupcyclingmaterials
ReflectionCircle:Sharingtakeawaysandpersonalcommitmentstowardsustainableliving.
Objectives
1 Raiseawarenessontheimportanceofwaste reductionatthehouseholdlevel.
2 Promotetheprinciplesandbenefitsoforganic farmingandcomposting
3 Fosterenvironmentalawarenessandsustainable living.
4 Equipyoungpeoplewithsustainableknowledge andpracticalskills
5 Inspirecreativitythroughupcyclingandthereuse ofmaterials.
Challenges
Sourcingenoughcompostablematerialsinadvance. Ensuringsafetyandhygienewhenhandlingorganic waste
Impact
Hands-onskillsincompostingandupcycling. Increasedawarenessofwastereductionandsustainable lifestyles
Behaviouralchangetowardmindfulconsumptionandfood planning.
Visibleimpactthroughthecreationofupcycledherbplanters Eachparticipanttakeshometheirownherbpot,encouraging themtocareforitandcontinuethecycleofsustainableliving bylearninghowtotakecareandgrowtheirplantovertime.
GENGREENEDUCATIONALMATERIALS
ProgrammeTitle:FoodCommittee
Organisation:GAME
TargetGroup:Youth
Duration:Approximately2hours
Summary
An interactive workshop where participants are introduced to the climate footprint of food production and experiencemakingfoodchoicesbasedonthisknowledge
Description
Participantsareintroducedtoinformationaboutfoodproductionandthelocalnegativeeffectsofclimatechange. They get a daily CO2 budget and are tasked with planning their food consumption for the day Each participant receives a menu with different food options and the associate CO2 footprint From this, they have to pick a food planforbreakfast,lunchanddinnerwithinthegivenCO2budget.
Thesessioniswrappedupwithareflectionexerciseonwhethertheyhavelearnedsomethingnew,andifthereare othertypesofclimateactionstheywouldwanttoexploreasagroup
Objectives
Participantsgainabetterunderstandingofthe environmentalimpactoffoodproduction TheylearntoplanmealswithinaCO2budget, encouragingmoremindfulandsustainable consumption
Challenges
Foodisessentialforeveryone,andforsomepeople, discussingfoodchoicescanbesensitiveorprovocative The workshopfacilitatorsmustcreatespacefordiscussionand welcomeallopinions.
Impact
GAME has adopted a CO2 budget for food served during activities, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of its events and promote climate-conscious choices This approach could also inspire other organisations to plan their activitieswithgreaterattentiontotheircarbonfootprint.
GENGREENEDUCATIONALMATERIALS
ProgrammeTitle:AthleteCommunicationTraining
Organisation:ProtectOurWintersEurope
Summary
TargetGroup:Professionalathletes
Duration:1-2.5hours
A bespoke course designed to teach professional athletes, who are major role models, how to speak confidently aboutissuesclosetotheirhearts,ideallyincludingtheclimatecrisis Thecourseconsistsofvariousmodulesthatcan beadaptedandcombinedtobestengagetheaudience.
Description
Thecourseiscomposedoffiveparts:
1 The main presentation (1 hour):outlining the climate landscape from scientific, political, and sociological perspectives,includingthepotentialroleofathletes;
2.Socialmediatraining(30min):togiveguidelinesandexamplesofusingyourvoice;
3.HowtoGoogles##t(10-15mins):third,guidanceonhowtosearchforandverifyinformation;
4 Climatemisinformation(30mins): recognisingandrespondingtocommonclimatemisinformation;
5 Storytelling(20mins):storytellingtechniquestotransformpersonalexperiencesintopowerfulmessages
Objectives
1.To lay out the landscape of climate change from a scientific,societalandpoliticalperspective
2 To make professional athletes feel comfortable and driven to talk about issues close to their heart (ie climatechange)
Challenges
Finding talented public speakers who bring their own uniquestyletothedelivery
Sharing personal experience and guiding the conversation does not come naturally to everyone, especiallywhenpresentinginasecondlanguage.
Impact
The greatest impact is that athletes begin posting and reposting POW campaigns This significantly extends our reachduetothemultipliereffect
ATip:Forapresentationtobeimpactful,itneedstohavea clear and consistent thread throughout To support facilitators without the need for personal training, a GoogleDrivehasbeencreatedwherepastfacilitatorscan sharetipsandtricks.
GENGREENEDUCATIONALMATERIALS
ProgrammeTitle:SustainableLifestyleBingo
Organisation: GreenCoach project (leaderEcoserveis)
Summary
TargetGroup:Athletes,staff,families,youthgroups, schools,sportsclubs,forallagesandabilitylevels
Duration:quickversion(1-daychallenge)or standardversion:1-week
ParticipantsaregivenaBingocardfilledwithsustainabilitychallenges(eg,useareusablewaterbottle,walkto training,eatavegetarianmeal) Astheycompletetasks,theymarkofftheirboxes Individualsorteamstryto completerows,columns,ortheentirecardoverasettime(e.g.,oneweek).Prizesorrecognitioncanbegivenfor participationorcompletion.
Description
Description
1.KickoffSession(15mins)
Introducetheconceptofsustainableactions:simple,everydaychoicesthatmakeadifference HandoutBingocards(eachsquareisachallengelike“Refuseaplasticbag”or“Carpooltotraining”) Explaintherules:participantsaimtocompletealine,an"X",orthefullcard
Objectives
2.OngoingChallenge(3–7Days)
Participantscompletetasksandtickthemoffas theygo
Optionally:sharephotostoateamWhatsApp grouporpinphotosonaphysicalboard. Encourageteaminteraction:“Challengea teammatetodo3boxestogether!”
3.Wrap-up&Recognition(15–30mins)
Celebratetopparticipantsorteams Giveouteco-prizesorpublicshout-outs. Usethewrap-uptoreflect:“Whatactionswere easiest?Whathabitswillyoukeep?”
Challenges
Needtobalancedifficulty maketasksdoableforall backgrounds
Ifdigitaltrackingisused,ensureaccessiseasyforall. Sparksdailyreflectiononenvironmentalactions. Encourageshabitformationthroughrepetition. Promotesteamunityandpeersupportfor sustainability Transformssustainabilityfromachoretoafun, community-drivengame.
Impact
Objectives
Promoteeverydaysustainablebehavioursinafun, competitiveway Raiseawarenessofhowpersonalchoicesaffect theenvironment.
Encourageteamparticipation,accountability,and idea-sharing Helpindividualsformsustainablehabitsthrough repetitionandmotivation.
GENGREENEDUCATIONALMATERIALS
ProgrammeTitle:CarbonLiteracyTraining
Organisation:ProtectOurWintersEurope
TargetGroup:16+yearsold
Duration:8hoursdividedintoeither4sessionsor 2sessions
Summary
ThisprogrammeofPOWUKdelivers8hoursoflearningundertheaccredited,internationalprojectCarbonLiteracy. In this, students will understand the science of climate change and its impacts, what it specifically looks like for the outdoor community, what the global challenge looks like and finally, what action looks like This course quite thoroughly explores action from the individual to the company to the government. There are activities and videos throughoutthe8hourstobreakupthelearning OnlyPOWUKdeliversit
Description
POW connects participants to outdoor sports and introduces key climate science and impacts, linking them to nature. It covers global climate governance and policies, then explores four action levels, from individuals to friends/familytothegovernmenttofinancialaction,usingaskislopemetaphor A‘Objections’activityhelpstackle climatemyths Thecourseconcludeswithanassessmenttoreinforcelearning
Objectives
1 To teach the outdoor community about what climate changeis.
2.To motivate the outdoor community to act on the climate
Challenges
Themainchallengeisfindingandtrainingfacilitators whoknowthesubjectandcanengagesmallgroups(up to10) Trainerpersonalityiskeytomakingalasting impact.
Thecourseendswithanassessmentonnetzeroand relatedactions,thoughsomeparticipantsstruggleto definetheseandgaugetheirimpact.
Impact
Theclimateobjectionsactivityisthemostvaluablelearning experience for participants, as it helps them become more confidentdiscussingclimateissues
Over 400 people have been trained through our specific Carbon Literacy training, with thousands more trained overallthroughCarbonLiteracyprogrammes.
GENGREENEDUCATIONALMATERIALS
ProgrammeTitle:SustainableSports
Hackathon
Organisation:BudapestAssociationfor InternationalSports(BAIS)
Summary
TargetGroup:Youthaged18–30withinterestsin sports,technology,design,sustainability,or entrepreneurship
Duration:48-hourweekendhackathonor condensed24-hourversion.
Organising a hackathon that brings together young adults to develop innovative solutions for environmental challenges in sport Participants can collaborate on projects such as designing eco-friendly sports equipment or creatingappsthatencouragesustainablebehavioursamongathletesandfans.
Description
The hackathon follows a team-based challenge format Participants receive mentorship from experts in sustainability and sports innovation. The event begins with a presentation outlining environmental challenges in sport Teams are then formed during ideation sessions, where brainstorming takes place During the prototyping phase, teams create mockups, business models, or app wireframes Finally, teams prepare their pitches and presentthemtoapublicjury Theeventconcludeswithanawardceremonyandnetworkingopportunities
Objectives
1 Inspireyoungpeopletoco-createinnovativesolutions thatpromotesustainabilityinsports
2.Fosterteamworkandcriticalthinkingamongyouth withdiversebackgrounds.
3 Generatereal-lifeprototypesandprojectconceptsfor eco-innovationinthesportsfield
Challenges
Timepressure:Generatingaviable,creativesolutionwithin alimitedtimeframerequiresintensefocusand collaboration
Technicalorresourcelimitations:Someteamsmaylack codingordesignskills,orthenecessarytoolstofully prototypetheirideas
Ideavalidation:Developinganideathatisbothinnovative andfeasibletoimplementcanbechallenging
Impact
Attendees develop innovative concepts for sustainable sports gear, behaviour-change apps, or awareness campaigns. The event promotes connections between young people, mentors, and eco-sport stakeholders The best ideas may receive follow-up incubation or mentoring support.
GENGREENEDUCATIONALMATERIALS
ProgrammeTitle:ZEROClimateCardGame
Organisation:ProtectOurWintersEurope
Summary
TargetGroup: Allagesforthecardgame,9-16for thedigitallearningplatform
Duration:1-3hours
Thisexcitingandengagingcardgamesneaksineducationonclimateaction Throughthegame,youcanlearnmore aboutactionsthatpositivelyornegativelyimpactourplanetandlives.Eachcardhasadifferentactionanditseffect on the climate In the ZERO game, the aim is to get rid of all your cards The last player to have cards is labelled the “climate jerry” of that round The game is loosely inspired by S**thead The game also has a digital learning platform on the World Snowboard Federation website, based on material from HPCA, ZERO workshops, and federation expertiseworkingwithchildren.
Description
TheZEROgamechallengesplayerstodiscardalltheircards,withthelastholdingcardslabelledthe“climatejerry.” There are two ways to play: in Option 1, players take turns playing cards equal to or higher than the previous card, drawingfromacentralpiletokeepthreecardsinhand,andspecialcardscanchangetheflow Option2addsfacedown and face-up cards, which must be played in sequence once the hand cards are gone Special cards have uniquepowers,suchasrestartingthegame,skippingplayers,addingstrategytothegame.
Objectives
1 Toteachaboutclimatechange,itsconsequencesand howitrelatestomountainsports
2 Topreparethemtobeclimatechampions
3.Toshowpeoplehowactionshavedifferentimpactson theplanet
Challenges
Itusuallytakesaroundortwototeachchildrenhowto playthegame.Oncefamiliarwiththerules,theyquickly becomeengagedandenjoytheexperience,makingitan effectiveandfunlearningtool
Impact
Over 75 children played the card game at ZERO workshops organised by national federations. Two or threeoutdooreducationschoolshaveexpressedinterest anddownloadedthegametouseintheirworkshops The cardgameisfreetodownloadforeveryone.
ATip:Tocreateagameonclimatechange,itisimportant to develop one that encourages collective action and recognisesthevaryingscalesofaction,fromindividualto systemic,whileremainingenjoyabletoplay.
CONCLUSIONANDCALLFORACTION
Asacollectiveforce,theseforward-thinkinginitiativesaredesignedtopreserveandamplify thelegacyandfar-reachinginfluenceofyouth-ledclimateactionthroughoutallparticipating regions.TheGenGreenProjectisdeeplycommittedtoequippingyoungpeoplewiththetools, knowledge,andconfidencetheyneedtoleadenvironmentalchangeintheircommunities andbeyond.Byinvestingindynamiceducationalresources,fosteringinclusiveandresilient partnerships,andnurturingtheleadershippotentialofyoungclimateadvocates,weare buildingarobustfoundationforsustained,community-centredenvironmentalstewardship.
Ourvisionistostrategicallyexpandandinnovateupontheseeducationalprogramstoensure thatyouthremaincentraltothepursuitofclimateresilienceandecologicalsustainability.This approachisaboutrespondingtocurrentenvironmentalchallengesandshapingafuture whereyoungvoicesareheard,valued,andempoweredtoleadlastingtransformation.
Weinviteeducators,youthleaders,sportscoaches,grassrootsorganisations,and communitystakeholderstojoinusonthisinspiringjourney.
Visitourwebsitetoaccessawealthofpracticaltools,exploreawiderangeofengagingand impactfulactivities,orsimplyreachouttostartaconversation.Whetheryou’relaunching yourownyouthclimateinitiative,seekingfreshideas,oreagertocollaboratewithlike-minded changemakers,yourinvolvementisvital.Together,wecangrowtheGenGreenmovement andempowerthenextgenerationofenvironmentalleaderstoshapeamorejustand sustainableworld.
A21EducationalmaterialsadoptionhasbeendevelopintheGenGreenProjectunderthe WorkPackage2-Educationalprogrammesandyouthcapacitybuilding
W2leadingorganisation:OrganizationEarth,Greece
GenGreenProjectisfundedbytheEuropeanUnion.Viewsandopinionsexpressedare howeverthoseoftheauthor(s)onlyanddonotnecessarilyreflectthoseoftheEuropean UnionortheEuropeanEducationandCultureExecutiveAgency(EACEA).Neitherthe EuropeanUnionnorEACEAcanbeheldresponsibleforthem.
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