18 September 2024

GreenComp in Practice – an evolving framework for sustainability

A new publication on the uptake and implementation of the GreenComp framework across various educational settings has been published by the European Commission.

The European Commission intro­du­ced GreenComp to encourage a unified under­stan­ding of sus­taina­bi­li­ty com­pe­ten­ces, high­light­ing the urgency of addres­sing climate and envi­ron­men­tal crises. A study by Technopolis and 3s (Monika Auzinger, Zsuzsanna Zarka) explored the uptake of GreenComp in various edu­ca­tio­nal settings through a series of case studies. The ana­ly­ti­cal report has recently been published under the title GreenComp in practice: case studies on the use of the European com­pe­tence framework. The research aimed to under­stand the moti­va­tions behind using GreenComp and other sus­taina­bi­li­ty frame­works, document the process of its appli­ca­ti­on, assess its initial results, and offer recom­men­da­ti­ons for its broader adoption. The study involved mapping 56 initia­ti­ves, con­duc­ting inter­views, and reviewing addi­tio­nal sus­taina­bi­li­ty com­pe­tence frame­works, resulting in 12 detailed case studies across different edu­ca­tio­nal levels.

Key findings revealed that GreenComp is widely adaptable, being imple­men­ted across various education levels and regions, with projects in countries like Finland, Greece, Italy, and Spain. The case studies high­ligh­ted diverse approa­ches, such as inte­gra­ting sus­taina­bi­li­ty com­pe­ten­ces into curricula, creating learning materials, and deve­lo­ping online knowledge-sharing platforms. The frame­wor­k’s success depends on its fle­xi­bi­li­ty, the expertise of par­ti­ci­pan­ts, and col­la­bo­ra­ti­ve efforts, though chal­lenges include ensuring its adap­ta­bi­li­ty to different contexts and resource demands. Recommendations for the future include offering practical guidance, improving dis­se­mi­na­ti­on, fostering col­la­bo­ra­ti­on through Communities of Practice, and main­tai­ning GreenComp as a dynamic, evolving framework through regular updates.

Download the full study here.


Contact: Monika Auzinger

Client: European Commission

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