The main objective of the project was to support the integration of environmental education into primary school curricula through a structured, STEM-based approach. We aimed to raise awareness among students about environmental challenges such as climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss, and unsustainable consumption, while simultaneously fostering scientific thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Our goal was to provide schools and teachers with concrete, interdisciplinary tools to teach sustainability in a way that connects science, mathematics, and technology to real-world ecological issues. To achieve this, we planned to develop a research-based methodology, create innovative curricula for students in grades 1–4 and 5–7, and build teacher capacity through targeted training activities. The project also aimed to promote the development of key green competences, encourage collaboration between European educational institutions, and contribute to the long-term transformation of school education in line with the EU’s green and digital priorities. We also intended to support schools in becoming active drivers of environmental awareness in their local communities through dissemination, discussion, and stakeholder engagement.
The idea for the project was born out of a growing concern about the insufficient presence of environmental education in the early years of school. Despite increasing public attention to climate change and sustainability, schools often lack structured and practical approaches to these topics. Our consortium identified a need to introduce students aged 6–13 to environmental concepts in a way that is engaging, interdisciplinary, and rooted in scientific thinking. We applied for this project to support the integration of environmental education in school curricula by using a STEM-based approach. The goal was to help students understand how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics can be applied to address real-world ecological challenges. At the same time, we wanted to empower teachers with innovative methodologies and accessible teaching tools. The project also responded to the broader need for European cooperation in building green competences, fostering sustainability values, and improving the quality of education through shared experiences and good practices. We also aimed to raise awareness among educators, decision-makers, and local communities about the importance of early environmental education .