Green Future: Developing young people’s green compenteces based on the GreenComp Framework

PROJECTS
July 7, 2026

Project Overview

This project aims to strengthen youth work by integrating environmental sustainability into non-formal education through the European GreenComp Framework. It equips youth workers with innovative methods, practical tools, and sustainability competences that empower young people, particularly those with fewer opportunities to become active contributors to a greener future.

Duration: 01.07.2026 – 31.12.2026

Reference Nr. 2026-1-AT01-KA153-YOU-000398836

Grant Amount: 40,549 EUR

ERASMUS+

What's About

Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme under Key Action 1 – Learning Mobility of Individuals, this project focuses on empowering youth workers to integrate environmental sustainability into their daily practice using the European GreenComp Framework.

Climate change and environmental challenges increasingly affect young people’s lives, yet many youth workers lack structured methods and practical tools to address sustainability effectively. Through international cooperation and non-formal education, the project will strengthen youth workers’ capacities to foster sustainability competences among young people and encourage active participation in the green transition.

The project combines an international training course with local follow-up workshops, creating long-lasting impact through practical learning, peer exchange, and community engagement. It will also develop a GreenComp Youth Work Toolkit containing tested activities, practical guidelines, and recommendations that can be used by youth organisations across Europe.

The Objectives

Strengthen youth workers’ competences in applying the GreenComp Framework in youth work.
Provide innovative non-formal education methods that promote sustainability, critical thinking, and responsible environmental action.
Build an international community of practice for sharing experiences and good practices.
Raise awareness of the important role of youth work in supporting Europe’s green transition.
Develop a GreenComp Youth Work Toolkit and practical guidelines for wider use across the youth sector.

Activities

International Training Course (10 days): Bringing together 30 youth workers from Austria, Germany, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro to explore GreenComp through experiential and non-formal learning.
GreenComp Learning Sessions: Practical workshops on sustainability values, climate change, environmental justice, and designing engaging educational activities.
Creative & Outdoor Learning: Participants experience participatory methods, group work, outdoor education, and reflective learning approaches.
Local Follow-up Workshops: Each participant delivers at least three workshops within their local community, transferring GreenComp methods to young people and fellow youth workers.
Development of the GreenComp Youth Work Toolkit: Compilation of tested activities, practical tools, and guidelines for wider dissemination.

Project Impact

For Youth Workers

Improved competences in using the GreenComp Framework.
Increased confidence in delivering sustainability-focused youth activities.
Stronger international cooperation and professional networks.
Enhanced capacity to act as multipliers of green competences.

For Young People

Greater awareness of environmental sustainability.
Improved critical thinking and active citizenship.
Increased motivation to adopt sustainable lifestyles and participate in community initiatives.

For Partner Organisations

Stronger organisational capacity to integrate sustainability into youth work.
Development of a practical GreenComp Youth Work Toolkit.
Increased visibility as organisations promoting innovative and sustainable youth work.

Wider Impact

Dissemination of project results through Erasmus+ platforms, partner networks, and multiplier events.
Contribution to EU Youth Goal 10 – Sustainable Green Europe and EU Youth Goal 4 – Information and Constructive Dialogue.
Support for the European Green Deal and Erasmus+ environmental priorities.

Project Partners:

🇦🇹 Youth Power Austria (Coordinator)
🇩🇪 Youth Power Germany e.V.
🇭🇷 UDRUGA ZAŽELI
🇧🇦 Okret
🇲🇪 Nevladina organizacija “Glas”

Von der Europäischen Union finanziert. Die geäußerten Ansichten und Meinungen entsprechen jedoch ausschließlich denen der Autorin oder des Autors bzw. der Autorinnen oder Autoren und spiegeln nicht zwingend die der Europäischen Union oder der OeAD-GmbH wider. Weder die Europäische Union noch die OeAD-GmbH können dafür verantwortlich gemacht werden.