Schools as an Agent of Change Towards Sustainability

The progress that our countries will be able to make towards the digital and green transition is of great importance. A socially just transition requires that people have the knowledge, skills and attitudes to live, work and behave in a sustainable way. In this context, education and training systems, and schools in particular, have a fundamental role in providing the citizens of tomorrow with the skills that allow a full and responsible participation in society and the labour market. 

Sustainability is a theme that is progressively gaining space in schools but is far from being a systemic element in education and training policies and practices. Movements like the one started in 2018 by Greta Thunberg and other young activists demonstrate how strongly young people can participate in the debate on these issues, but data available on the phenomenon highlight that not everyone has the skills to do so. Many lack a solid understanding of the scientific principles to make sense of complex environmental and technological problems, and others do not understand the importance of activating sustainable production and consumption processes.

In the light of the twin transition, what can schools do to become agents of change and promote sustainable skills and behaviours in their community? 

Please notice that our hackathon will be hybrid: online and onsite in three countires (IT, ES, RO).