The Greencademy project aimed to equip youth workers with the tools and knowledge needed to support young people (with fewer opportunities) in developing green skills and engaging in sustainability practices. Our main objectives were: To research the current landscape of green skills and youth work in four partner countries, identifying needs, gaps, and promising practices; To co-create a practical Toolkit with non-formal education methods adapted to different youth work settings; To enhance the competences of youth workers through an international Training of Trainers and local pilot workshops; To compile a multilingual Guidebook with tools, methodologies, and real-world applications to support green education in youth work; To increase awareness of green skills and promote dialogue with stakeholders through national multiplier events and targeted dissemination. To sum up, the project aimed to improve the quality, relevance, and reach of environmental education in youth work across Europe.
We applied for the Greencademy KA210 project in response to the growing need to equip youth workers with the skills, tools, and methodologies to guide young people through the green transition. Across Europe, youth workers face significant challenges in addressing climate change and sustainability, especially when working with marginalised youth who often lack access to green education and infrastructure. The project aimed to fill the gap in existing youth work practices by developing practical, research-informed tools to promote green skills, sustainability, and environmental engagement. We addressed the need for more inclusive, accessible, and locally adaptable approaches to green youth work, while also fostering European collaboration and knowledge exchange.