Through the implementation of EduNUT, we aimed to empower young people to become critical thinkers, and conscious food consumers, contributing to the systemic transformation of food systems and the Green Transition. Our goal was to equip both teachers and students with the necessary competences to actively engage in and drive this transformation from an early age. To achieve this, we developed specialized educational materials that address the complexity of food system transformation, support teachers in introducing these concepts effectively, and provide engaging resources for students. During the project implementation, we developed a database of good practices, case studies, and research on integrating Food and Futures Literacy into school education. Additionally, we developed a training program for teachers (MOOC course), offering capacity-building tools that enhance their ability to teach Food Literacy. For students, EduNUT introduced an innovative curriculum and an educational board game to foster Futures Literacy, Systems Thinking, and sustainable consumption habits.
EduNUT project was developed to address a critical gap in food system education—while many initiatives focus on farm-to-fork solutions, there is a lack of systemic approaches that shape how future generations think about and engage with food systems. Current education often lacks Systems Thinking and Futures Literacy methodologies, leaving both teachers and students without the necessary competences to drive sustainable transformation. We applied for this project to meet the urgent need for educators to access updated, effective teaching practices that go beyond disciplinary knowledge and equip them with sustainability competences, including systems thinking, critical analysis, strategic action, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Additionally, EduNUT provided students with transformative learning experiences that foster responsibility, and engagement as future changemakers in food system transformation. By addressing these needs, EduNUT was enable a new generation to think critically and act sustainably.