The GreenTech project was designed to address environmental issues such as sustainability, regeneration, and biodiversity, empowering citizens and organizations and promoting behavioral changes regarding consumption and lifestyle. The goal was to create an international and intersectoral partnership aimed at providing participants with knowledge and skills in new technologies for the environment and in citizen science. The focus was to integrate the knowledge between an environmental association in Portugal (ECO) and a technology company in Italy (ZK), from a perspective of sustainability and effective active citizenship. The specific objectives of the project were: to provide high-quality educational activities on technology for biodiversity and sustainability; to learn about and incorporate digital tools for environmental sustainability into educational activities; to contribute to participants interacting and promoting active digital citizenship in favor of the environment; to develop digital skills for innovation in different areas of environmental intervention; and to promote equality of access and inclusion, encouraging the acquisition of digital skills and prioritizing refugee students.
The motivation for the creation and registration of the GreenTech project appeared from the complementary needs of ECO and ZK, with the objective of expanding their actions and impacts, combining their specialties. ECO was able to integrate digital technologies into its activities, optimizing project monitoring and empowering its team and the local community with advanced tools and knowledge in environmental conservation. The partnership with ZK provided access to innovative resources and methodologies, strengthening environmental education and expanding the reach of the organization's activities. ZK, in turn, expanded its operations in Europe, applying its technology in favor of the environment and establishing connections with local partners with practical knowledge about the challenges of the region. The project also promoted collaboration between different sectors, empowering people with digital tools and encouraging active participation in environmental conservation. GreenTech allowed both organizations to achieve their goals, share knowledge, develop innovative solutions, and contribute to a more sustainable future, driving the mission of promoting sustainability and environmental regeneration.