We aimed to provide secondary school students—particularly 15-year-olds—with a comprehensive environmental education so that they can understand, analyze, and address complex environmental challenges. We also aimed to: 1. Develop a Co-designed, High-Quality e-Curriculum: Working transnationally, we aimed to define a universally applicable curriculum with appropriate teaching hours, topics, methods, and pedagogically sound materials tailored to the needs of students. 2. Promote Hands-on and Inclusive Learning: We aimed at a more engaging environmental education. 3. Support an Interdisciplinary STEAM Approach: We integrated environmental issues with policy, economics, culture, and science to promote interdisciplinary teaching and a holistic perspective. 4. Foster Intercultural and Intergenerational Collaboration: Involving a diverse range of stakeholders we aimed to promote dialogue and understanding across generations and cultures. 5. Strengthen Engagement and Inclusion: Recognizing the shared environmental problems, we created an e-platform to exchange knowledge, skills, experiences, and perspectives. We worked with Austrian Blind Institute giving a unique chance of including people with disabilities.
We applied for this project to address the urgent need for effective environmental education, particularly for high school students, who play a key role in fostering environmental awareness and responsibility. Grounded in the alarming global challenges highlighted by the IPCC, our surveys revealed that students often lack understanding and connection to environmental issues, limiting their ability to act. Despite its importance, environmental education is inadequately addressed in traditional curricula, with few schools offering dedicated lessons. Our project, Le_MOON, bridges this gap by developing an innovative online program that fosters "life and professional skills," "learning and innovation skills," and "information, media, and technology skills," catering to today’s tech-driven generation. It aims to inspire positive behavioral changes and empower individuals to tackle environmental challenges. By supporting teachers and professionals to enhance their digital competencies and create impactful content, Le_MOON not only meets students’ needs but also engages the wider community, ensuring a lasting impact through understanding, engagement, and action.