INCLUSIVE FUTURE

Inclusive Future is a transformative initiative aimed at integrating sustainability competences into education while fostering inclusive learning environments. This project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme, addresses the urgent need for sustainable education by equipping students and educators with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate today’s environmental, social, and economic challenges.

OBJECTIVES

The Inclusive Future project aims to transform education by integrating sustainability competences into school curricula while promoting inclusion and equity. Through innovative methodologies, policy engagement, and cross-border collaboration, the project empowers educators and students to become active contributors to a greener and more inclusive society.

Integrate sustainability competences into primary and secondary education by aligning curricula with the GreenComp framework.
Enhance teacher training and preparedness to effectively teach and assess sustainability competences.
Promote inclusive and equitable education by ensuring access to sustainability learning for students from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds.
Pilot innovative teaching and learning methods that foster critical thinking and real-world problem-solving.
Empower schools as change agents through a Green School Certification Model and sustainable school practices.
Strengthen policy alignment and impact by collaborating with policymakers to integrate sustainability competences into education policies.
Foster European and international cooperation by building a network of sustainable schools and facilitating knowledge exchange.

TARGET GROUP

The Inclusive Future project engages multiple stakeholders to ensure the successful integration of sustainability competences in education.

Primary Beneficiaries

– Primary and secondary school teachers – Receive training and resources to teach sustainability competences effectively.

– School directors and administrators – Support the integration of sustainability education and school-wide green initiatives.

– Primary and secondary school students (ages 10-16) – Develop sustainability competences and engage in hands-on learning experiences.

Indirect Beneficiaries

(Influenced by the project’s long-term impact)

– Parents and families – Gain awareness and indirectly engage in sustainability practices through students’ learning experiences.

– Local communities – Benefit from schools and students applying sustainability practices in their daily lives.

– NGOs and civil society groups – Utilize project resources to advocate for sustainability education.

– Other schools and educational institutions – Adopt project methodologies and best practices beyond the participating partners.

– Employers and future labor markets – Benefit from a workforce with stronger sustainability competences and environmental awareness.

Secondary Beneficiaries

– Education policymakers and authorities – Benefit from research, policy recommendations, and best practices for integrating sustainability in education policies.

– Teacher training institutions – Incorporate sustainability competences into teacher education programs.

– Curriculum developers – Use project outcomes to design and adapt educational materials for sustainability education.

– Researchers and academics – Access data and insights on sustainability education, inclusion, and pedagogical innovation.