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Sustainable Ecosystem of Climate Education – Poland, Czech Republic, Germany

Our Goal:
Building a new model of practical and impactful climate education in which students will learn tools and develop skills to prevent climate change and adapt to it.
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Climate change is no longer an abstract apocalyptic forecast; it is our everyday reality and one of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Climate education helps increase society's awareness about human impact on climate change and teaches how to take action for environmental protection and adaptation to changes. Through climate education, we can act effectively and ensure a better future for all of us.

 

Program of Impactful Climate Education

That's why we created a program of impactful climate education using a flexible model based on skills and agency. Its universality and potential for adaptation by teachers of various subjects is the foundation for it to complement the core curriculum. An equally important goal was to build an ecosystem around the school by creating a space for knowledge exchange for local stakeholders. What distinguishes this method is the 'place-based education' approach - we teach while being rooted in real reality, we go beyond the classroom, we teach how to observe and research (practically) nature and the world around us. The teacher accompanies students, shows 'how', allows mistakes, and serves as a tutor and mentor.
The project was implemented together with the Marshal's Office of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, SEVER - Centre for Environmental Education from the Czech Republic, and EuroSoc-digital GmbH (EUD) from Germany. It is part of the European Climate Protection Initiative (EUKI) implemented on behalf of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU).
 
 

Do kogo program jest skierowany?

The program is directed at 5 stakeholder groups - Teachers, School Principals, local government, local businesses, and local NGOs. Representatives of these five groups are essential to create an ecosystem of practical and impactful education around the school. The project was implemented with funds from the European Climate Initiative EUKI and ended in January 2024. However, the final products of the program - the climate education handbook and the e-larning platform for climate experts - are still available to everyone.
 
Working in the model takes place in several stages: young people identify local climate problems, then prototypes of solutions are designed, and finally - with the help of a support ecosystem - solutions are implemented in the space around the school. The program is a compendium of knowledge about how to teach about climate change. It provides practical skills related to field education, incorporating empathy into the teaching process, practically teaches how to use creative processes to solve problems, teaches stakeholder management, project approach, and the use of technology in climate education. It shows a process that can be applied to various subjects. Teachers working with this method have a chance to really engage young people. At the same time, education focused on agency will develop students' skills and competencies such as: critical thinking, empathy, responsibility, creativity, collaboration - important for the changing job market of the future.

How was the program created?

All project stakeholders from the Lower Silesian Voivodeship were invited to develop a common understanding of the concept of climate change and climate education in an innovative workshop format focused on dialogue and local needs - Open Space Technology, taking into account the specifics and possibilities resulting from cross-border cooperation between regions of Poland, the Czech Republic, and Germany.
 
The results of the workshops, especially the Local Climate Declarations, were included in the model (handbook) of agency-focused climate education prepared simultaneously by experts. This model formed the core of workshops directed at teachers from 100 primary and secondary schools. The last stage of the project was a 6-month implementation pilot, carried out in 8 schools in Lower Silesia Voivodeship, Czech Republic, and Germany.
 
In parallel, the Climate Expert Online Platform (CEOP) was created, providing a space for knowledge exchange by the community of climate educators active in the region. Through this platform, users (teachers, representatives of local governments, businesses, non-governmental organizations) will be able to deepen their knowledge by familiarizing themselves with the materials shared there, initiate new activities, and establish contacts with other experts.
 
Program Components
Climate Education Handbook for Teachers and Educators

Prepared by experts, this handbook is a comprehensive guide on how to teach about climate change. It provides practical skills related to outdoor education, integrating empathy into the learning process, using creative processes to solve problems, applying a project-based approach, and leveraging technology in climate education. 

E-learning and expert platform

Thanks to constant access to the knowledge gathered on the digital platform, other experts (teachers, educators), and multilateral communication, users will be prepared to create new initiatives promoting the climate agenda, especially those engaging youth. 

Methodological workshops

We conduct workshops where teachers can practically go through the program pathway they will soon be guiding their students through. 

Tested implementation methodology

The method we developed and use in our programs has been thoroughly tested in schools, with hundreds of students across three countries (Poland, Czechia, Germany) over more than 6,000 lesson hours! Together, we will develop project schedules to plan the implementation process. 

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The entire process of implementing change

Teachers will be able to guide students through the entire process of practical learning – from mapping local issues and needs, through environmental analysis, designing solutions, seeking funding, to implementation..

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Mentoring

We show how to teach in a way that focuses on agency, developing skills and competencies in students such as critical thinking, empathy, responsibility, creativity, and collaboration – all essential for the changing job market of the future. Teachers working with our method have a real opportunity to engage young people. We accompany them throughout this process. 

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Our successes
A handbook with teaching methods for teachers (scenarios, exercises, plans) HANDBOOK
6000 GODZIN zajęć lekcyjnych zrealizowanych w ramach nauki o zmianie klimatu
Poland, Czech Republic, Germany 3 COUNTRIES
The pilot program was conducted in 8 schools - 16 teachers and 160 children. PILOT PROGRAM
100 NAUCZYCIELI przeszkoliliśmy ponad 100 nauczycieli
We have created an e-learning platform and climate educators for acquiring and exchanging knowledge, as well as networking.PLATFORM
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We are an organization focused on action!

See what children have achieved through our projects – students have created around 100 different prototypes, some of which have been implemented. Read also about our other achievements.

FLOODA app for monitoring plants
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FLOODA app for monitoring plants
An innovative Android tool for monitoring the moisture of indoor plants. It uses moisture sensors that send data about the soil's condition directly to the user's smartphone. It allows for precise adjustment of watering amounts, supporting the health and condition of the plants. The user-friendly interface makes plant care easy and efficient.
Solar Bench of Good Energy
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Solar Bench
This is the first Code for Green project at the SSP in Kaczanów – it is located outside the school and provides 24/7 access to USB charging ports powered by solar energy (solar panel). The students designed, raised funds, and built the bench, demonstrating to the local community the benefits of renewable energy sources and promoting conscious use of energy resources.
Air Quality Measurement Station
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Air Quality Measurement Station
The air quality measurement station designed by students from ZSP in Września monitors the concentration of suspended particulate matter around the school and preschool. Designed and 3D-printed, it is equipped with a clear display that allows the community to track air quality in real-time.
Prototype of a fence powering the garden
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Retention Fence Prototype
The prototype of a water-retaining fence, designed for a school garden, was created by students from the Municipal Primary School in Kaczanów. Its function is to collect rainwater without taking up additional space. Fences covered with vegetation can directly irrigate plants, while the soil moisture monitoring system regulates the irrigation process, preventing excessive water usage.
The interactive beehive
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The interactive beehive
The interactive beehive is an educational tool for schools, using panels to showcase the importance of pollinators for biodiversity. Equipped with a location-based app, it was developed at High School No. 8 in Poznań using IT and graphic tools, in collaboration with a student with Down syndrome from the King David Christian School.
Climate Education Handbook
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Climate Education Handbook
The handbook is a practical tool that supports teachers in integrating climate education into schools. Through the method of experiential learning, it develops a sense of agency in children and young people, motivating them to take action for the environment. It teaches planning, evaluation, and responsible decision-making, while fostering empathy, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and leadership. It inspires students to take independent action in shaping a positive future.
Biodiversity Monitoring App
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Biodiversity Monitoring App
LichenGO is an app developed by ZS in Polkowice that allows users to monitor air pollution using lichens. Users report the presence of lichens, helping to assess the environmental condition in their area. The app enables data collection and analysis using advanced tools, such as thermal cameras. LichenGO promotes learning through hands-on field experiences, fostering empathy and responsibility toward the environment. With an open map, every user can contribute to building the database.
Smart Home
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Smart Home Prototype
The hexagonal house prototype, awarded by SAP, is an intelligent building with appropriate glazing that rotates toward the sun. It uses renewable energy technology to efficiently recover energy. The project, still being developed by students of the Technical School Complex in Września, also includes a system for transmitting signals using laser beams and infrared.
E-learning Platform
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E-learning Platform
We are building an e-learning platform https://cfg.e-learning.pl, which offers: access to training that enables comprehensive development in the areas of environmental protection and sustainable development, a wealth of educational resources in the form of interactive modules, the opportunity to exchange experiences through chats and discussion forums, participation in practical online workshops, tracking the latest information, and supporting the development of climate and environmental educators.
Summer camps in Suwałki region
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Summer Camps for Children
We have completed three editions of the summer camps at Lake Szelment, during which a total of 140 children participated in sports and environmental activities. The Foundation's project brought together participants from Poland and Ukraine, fostering their collaboration skills. The children explored the life of the lake using the mobile laboratory "MobiLab," learning about biodiversity. The summer camps provided an opportunity for learning, building bonds, and promoting intercultural integration, which was a key element of this year's edition.
Port Suwałki and Port Polkowice
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Port Suwałki and Port Polkowice
„Port Suwałki” and „Port Polkowice” were mobile educational workshops for children from Ukraine who were still enrolled in the Ukrainian education system. Created by the Code for Green Foundation, they provided a safe space for learning, peer integration, and educational support. As part of the "Support for Refugee Children from Ukraine in Poland" project, summer camps, training, and integration activities were conducted, reaching over 600 participants. Both "Ports" operated for 8 hours a day, offering support to children aged 7-18.
MobiLab
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MobiLab
MobiLab is a mobile workshop laboratory that combines new technologies with field activities and data analysis under the guidance of experts. As part of the Code For Green® program, MobiLab enables students and teachers to implement the curriculum in the areas of air quality, biodiversity, and water conservation. Participants learn through experience, using modern tools such as thermal cameras and tablets. Field activities engage students, fostering their critical thinking and empathy towards the natural environment.
Polkowice Climate Dialogue
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Polkowice Climate Dialogue
The Polkowice Climate Dialogue was an event held at Primary School No. 4 in Polkowice, gathering around 250 participants, including youth, entrepreneurs, NGOs, seniors, and local authorities. The meeting aimed to facilitate a joint discussion on climate change, its impacts, and local action opportunities. As part of the initiative, thematic stations were set up, featuring presentations of research, Norwegian experiences, and proposals for climate projects. The conclusions from the event were intended to influence the climate policy of the Polkowice municipality.
Little Garbage Can
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Little Garbage Can
MobiLab - 36 schools (primary and high schools), 698 students participated in the activities, 57 teachers, 95 workshop hours, 21 localities, 2060 km of traveled route. Living Lab - 900 students in the project, 30 teachers, 5800 hours of classes, 150 hours of field activities in national parks, 240 hours at UAM and Wrocław University of Technology. Summer Camps - 140 children in three editions of summer camps. 600 participants in the project for students from Poland and Ukraine.
Interactive Trash Bin "Śmieciuś"
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Little Garbage Can
The "Śmieciuś" (Little Garbage Can) is an interactive project created by students of the IT technical high school in Września as part of the School Living Lab program. Its purpose is to teach waste segregation to the youngest children. Images of waste are displayed on the bin's screen, and after clicking, the appropriate color of the bin lights up, indicating correct segregation. In the future, "Śmieciuś" will communicate vocally with the user - it may therefore become an even more engaging educational tool.
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A new model and handbook for Climate Education
On November 8, 2023, in Wrocław, during a conference organized by the Marshal's Office of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, we presented a Climate Education model and handbook for schools. This resource will enable teachers to work with students on climate change topics while fostering their agency and practical skills essential for the job market.
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Report from the Open Space Workshop "Caring for the Climate Without Borders." An EUKI Climate Initiative
The workshops are part of a project aimed at developing a new model of practical and action-oriented climate education in schools. The meetings were conducted using the Open Space Technology method, allowing for open discussions and the exploration of environmental and climate topics relevant to specific regions and stakeholders.
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Report from the Teacher Workshops
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