We sought to strengthen teachers' professional skills with innovative tools to creatively and effectively teach sustainability, climate change, and healthy lifestyles. The project aimed to equip educators to inspire students to become "agents of change" through practical, hands-on learning, such as theatre and improvisation techniques. The goal was to motivate students by addressing global issues they care about and promoting sustainable behaviors like reducing waste and healthier eating. 8WAYS project aimed to develop student's skills and values to take meaningful action on these topics, integrating these competencies into the curriculum. The project aimed to contribute to planetary sustainability by encouraging more sustainable consumption habits, raising awareness about the environmental impact of food choices, and promoting practices that reduce waste. We aimed to combat childhood obesity and foster healthy habits by educating students on balanced diets and reducing processed food consumption. To achieve these objectives, the project produced three key outputs: - Handbook for teachers for 8 theatrical stories to be presented in schools. -The use of improvisation theatre techniques -Digital platform that includes recipes
The project was motivated by the need for significant environmental and public health concerns, including climate change and childhood obesity. A Cambridge University study published in Nature Climate Change emphasized the need for a global dietary shift to reduce the environmental impacts of increasing meat consumption, such as deforestation and higher methane emissions. Childhood obesity is a growing issue, particularly in Western countries, exacerbated by unhealthy dietary habits and sedentary lifestyles. The World Health Organization has emphasized the need for policies promoting healthy eating and physical activity to address this epidemic. In Denmark, the project responded to the need for more practical learning approaches in increasingly academic, primary, and secondary education. Activities like cooking and drama make education more dynamic and relevant, and with a climate-friendly eating focus, the project brought together students, teachers, and parents in shared activities, including musical events. The project encouraged sustainable, healthy eating from a young age to foster lifelong habits, reduce food waste, and support both health and the planet, while equipping educators with tools for interactive teaching.