-Increasing girls’ interest and participation in STEM fields -Promoting environmental awareness and sustainable behavior on students about climate change, sustainable development goals (SDGs), carbon footprint reduction and waste management by integrating these into hands-on STEM activities and develop innovative, creative solutions. -Developing students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills through a STEAM approach -Engaging 85 students (44 girls 41 boys) in transnational activities where they approach climate change and sustainability through science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. -Empowering students to adopt eco-friendly practices and become environmental advocates in their communities. -Enhance students’ ability to see the interconnectedness between different fields and apply this understanding to combat climate change. -Ensuring the participation of disadvantaged students in both transnational and local activities, providing them with equal opportunities to engage in STEM fields. -Creating an inclusive and diverse environment where students from different backgrounds and abilities work collaboratively on climate-related challenges.
In the face of accelerating climate change, we realised that we must urgently equip the next generation with the skills and knowledge to respond. However, to confront climate change effectively, we needed an innovative, interdisciplinary approach that blends science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). This project was grounded in the recognition that traditional methods of combating climate change are insufficient. Only by nurturing a new generation of creative problem solversarmed with a holistic STEAM approach-can we develop innovative solutions that address the complex environmental challenges ahead. Globally, women remain underrepresented in STEM fields and closing this gender gap is crucial if we are to leverage the full potential of our society in the fight against climate change. According to UNESCO's Cracking the Code: Girls' and Women's Education in STEM report, women make up only 35% of STEM students worldwide and this gender gap becomes even more pronounced as students advance in their studies. This project aimed to address this gap early, starting in schools, by promoting girls’ interest in STEM and ensuring gender equality in participation.