With ECOPRISE comes an innovative model for sustainable enterprises, inspired by ecovillages and permaculture, and tools to train eco-designers capable of regenerating resources and communities.
Higher Education and Research
Building bridges: how the international academic community is responding to war in Ukraine
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, universities worldwide have mobilized initiatives to support Ukrainian students and academics, providing housing, scholarships, and integration services. These efforts, often in collaboration with governments and organizations, aim to ensure academic continuity and promote solidarity and international cooperation.
ABCinEnergy: towards sustainable energy consumption in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
European higher education institutions face difficulties in translating sustainability goals into concrete actions, mainly due to a lack of clear assessment tools and metrics. ABCinEnergy responds to this challenge by developing the Habit Tracker platform, which will help universities and academic communities monitor and change energy behaviour. The project promotes energy sustainability, while also supporting training for the adoption of more responsible behaviour.
ClearClimate: progress and innovations in Climate Information Services
How climate change can be tackled in an equitable and inclusive way ClearClimate addresses inequalities in climate adaptation with collaborative research and mobility. From Barcelona to Novi Sad, the project develops co-created Climate Information Services (CIS), integrating agroecology, AI and storytelling for extreme events, with a user and educational focus.
Synergies through storytelling: the JeS project and the contribution of YEA and EU+Map
Storytelling is a powerful tool to connect people, foster empathy, and drive meaningful social change. Projects like JeS, YEA, and EU+Map use it to promote inclusion, dialogue, and learning, creating synergies that amplify their transformative impact.
JeS multisensory week in Finland
JeS aims to use the multisensory method to explore and share stories related to human rights, such as the right to a home and security. During a week of training in Vantaa, participants explored belonging and the concept of home through immersive experiences that stimulate multiple senses, fostering empathy and understanding. The goal was to provide innovative tools to facilitate intercultural dialogue and the sharing of experiences.
The innovative materials for inclusive school classes by RE.MA.C.
The RE.MA.C. project has developed innovative materials to promote inclusive primary classrooms, turning differences into opportunities for growth for all. The resources, now available, represent an important step toward accessible, multicultural education.
JeS: continuing to build stories and connections
JeS transforms personal experiences into tools for dialogue and social change through innovative methodologies such as Story Circle and Photovoice. These activities, aimed at promoting inclusion and human rights, explore themes such as belonging, resilience and stereotypes related to migration.
DIRASA: a path of growth for scientific research in Tunisia
DIRASA strengthens research governance in Tunisian universities through training, system analysis, and exchange of best practices with European partners. It has implemented courses to improve research management and access to funds, with a lasting impact on local institutions.
Social enterprises and ecovillage experiences
Ecovillages and social enterprises promote sustainability through innovative practices that integrate environmental, social, cultural and economic regeneration. They face challenges related to adopting sustainable practices, but offer transferable models to foster more responsible development. These models are key to forming ecopreneurs, entrepreneurs capable of applying regenerative and sustainable approaches.
How can we encourage doctors to specialise in rare diseases?
Across the European Union, the daily lives of people with rare diseases are still poorly understood. However, medical education can become more inclusive and accessible by improving understanding of rare diseases among future medical professionals.
coOPERATOR: Using inclusive language matters when we speak about vaccines
How can language influence communication on complex issues such as vaccine hesitancy? coOPERATOR, which aims to answer this question with an in-depth analysis of vaccination campaigns, has already attracted the attention of leaders in science publishing and the World Health Organization.
A self-assessment tool to improve early childhood education in Europe
Do you want to enhance the quality of education in your Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) center? Discover the new tool developed by SCIREARLY, designed to provide personalized, data-driven advice for those working in childcare services or pre-schools. In just...
SCIREARLY Report: data and strategies against early leaving of education and training
Early Leaving of Education and Training represents one of the most urgent and complex challenges in the European educational landscape. This phenomenon not only compromises the individual future of students, limiting their job and social opportunities, but also has a...
ECOPRISE team visits the European Eco-villages Gathering 2024 in Sweden – Join our journey!
Join Ecoprise supporters to contribute to the regenerative development of your local area! Learn about the Gathering of European Ecovillages. This annual event brought together ecological communities to exchange best practices and consolidate the ecovillage model as a garrison of environmental and social regeneration.