BioBeo Collaboration

CircularCityChallenge

CircularCityChallenge develops a competition-based approach to educating functional urban design in support of circular systems and the use of nature-based solutions. The project intends to design curricula for teenagers in different school types, resulting in an improved education on circularity. CircularCityChallenge is part of the ERA-NET Urban Transformation capacities which has received funding from the European Union’s H2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No. 101003758 (FFG grant agreement No. 42073329).

GenB

Launched in November 2022, GenB is a 30-month project focused on bioeconomy and funded by the EU Horizon Europe research & innovation programme. The aim of the project is to raise awareness on Bioeconomy building on communication and education that encourage and reward young BIOVOICES to take a role in steering the transition towards more sustainable lifestyles. The project will therefore involve young people with the overall objective of inspiring and encouraging future generations to demonstrate awareness, sensitivity, and interest in environmental issues, sustainability, and circularity.

Foundation for Environmental Education​

The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is one of the world’s largest Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) organisations, with over 100 member organisations in 80 countries. With a network of over 60,000 educational institutions, the Eco-Schools, Learning About Forests and Young Reporters for the Environment programmes empower young people to create an environmentally conscious world through experiential, project-based learning. The Green Key and Blue Flag programmes are globally recognized for promoting sustainable business practices and the protection of natural resources.

Die Lebendige Naturschule (LeNa) Göppingen

The ‘Lebendige Naturschule’ (LeNa) Göppingen is a free school in the process of being founded with the vision of accompanying children on their individual learning path in an appreciative and holistic manner. We combine interest-based learning in a prepared ambience with practical experience in the nature and in social environments. In everyday school life, we focus on peace pedagogy, mindfulness, democracy education, ethics and sustainability. Thereby, the educational emphasis is in bioeconomy education, considering all three pillars of sustainability – environmental, social and economic – in a balanced and holistic manner.

GreenSCENT

GreenScent – Smart Citizen Education for a Green Future – aims to educate and empower the people of Europe to change their behaviour towards the environment by fostering empathy for the planet. At GreenSCENT, we believe that behavioural change is vital to achieve the objectives set out by the European Commission’s Green Deal of climate neutrality on the continent of Europe by 2050

Bioeconomy Youth Ambassadors

The European Commission (RTD Bieconomy) launched on July 2022, the EU Bioeconomy Youth Ambassadors program selecting 15 young Europeans to promote awareness about the Bioeconomy.

The Ambassadors are between 18 and 32 years old, representing 11 nationalities and living in 12 different Member States from all areas of the EU.  They have expertise in various fields related to bioeconomy food systems, forestry, blue bioeconomy, bio-based industry, science communication and activism.

Their mission is to educate, act, and engage stakeholders on the role of bioeconomy to tackle the climate crisis and protect nature.