Contributes to the development of society, innovation and knowledge.
Help develop measures to counter violence and discrimination.
Supports adults in enhancing skills to promote their professional growth and participation in social and civic life.
Promotes intercultural dialogue among individuals from all parts of the world to build bridges of knowledge and sharing.
Promotes quality and efficiency in education.
Supports and promotes educational activities, training courses and mobility projects aimed at young people.
CESIE ETS is a European center for studies and initiatives based in Palermo, Sicily.
How can Europe prepare the next generation of professionals for climate-smart agriculture and forestry, in a context shaped by competing priorities and difficult trade-offs? This question guided the EVECSA transnational partners meeting held in January in Kälviä, Finland, hosted by KPEDU.
Agroecology is not just a concept, it is a pathway to sustainability, resilience, and social innovation. At CESIE, we believe in the power of agroecological and climate smart practices to transform food systems and build stronger connections between people, knowledge, and the environment.
The transition towards an energy system based on renewable sources – such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass – is no longer a choice, but an imperative.
Agriculture, a fundamental pillar of food security and economic development, is facing unprecedented challenges. Climate change, the depletion of natural resources, and the growing demand for food call for a radical shift towards more sustainable practices. In this...
The urgency of climate change makes Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) more essential than ever, as it integrates practices ranging from soil conservation techniques to water-efficient irrigation and climate-resilient crops, contributing to food security and protecting livelihoods.
EVECSA partners gathered in the Netherlands to discuss climate-smart agriculture strategies, highlighting regional differences and common challenges. The Danish Agrifoodcluster was presented as a model for collaboration between business, education and research. The meeting defined key themes for future educational offerings, such as agroecology, renewable energy and precision agriculture.
EVECSA promotes Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) to improve agribusiness resilience in Europe. It focuses on professional development of farmers by creating partnerships between institutions and agricultural sectors. Currently, it is launching six Centers of Professional Excellence to address climate challenges and improve sustainable agricultural practices.
Climate change impacts agriculture in Europe, and EVECSA is promoting climate-smart agricultural practices (CSAs) to ensure the resilience of the sector through six Centers of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) and a European platform to train the agricultural workforce.
Sicily faces a water crisis that threatens agriculture. EVECSA is responding with six Centers of Professional Excellence (CoVEs) in various countries, promoting sustainable agricultural practices. The Sicilian CoVE, presented May 9 at the University of Palermo, emphasizes the need for collaboration and professional training to improve regional resilience and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.