GeoCamp Iceland recently hosted the third transnational meeting (TPM) of the Erasmus+ Green Advisor project, a critical gathering for the project’s partners to advance sustainable practices in project management. The event took place in Iceland from 9-11 October 2024, drawing representatives from DomSpain, APS Polygonal, Gazi University, SmartUp, and Olemisen, who joined local representatives to exchange expertise, test tools, and refine methodologies developed over the past year.

The primary focus of this meeting was to review and improve the project’s core outputs: the self-assessment tool for project managers and the carbon footprint calculator. These tools aim to empower project managers with actionable insights for reducing environmental impact. Each tool underwent rigorous discussion and testing, with Gazi University presenting technical updates and partners providing feedback. Key design elements were finalised, such as an interactive questionnaire for the self-assessment tool, paired with resources like podcast episodes to enhance user engagement. The carbon footprint calculator, designed to track a project’s CO₂ emissions, is set to include innovative features such as QR code tracking for event travel emissions and an option for car-sharing data input, providing users a comprehensive view of their project’s environmental impact.

GeoCamp Iceland, leading the Building Energy Efficiency aspect of the project, showcased Iceland’s sustainable energy practices through a training session at the Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Plant. This hands-on experience demonstrated geothermal energy’s role in Iceland’s sustainability strategy, sparking discussions on renewable energy adaptation for project settings. Other partners contributed similarly practical sessions: DomSpain led a workshop on sustainable travel and transportation trends, Gazi University presented on digital sustainability, SmartUp facilitated activities around zero waste, and Olemisen introduced tools for green procurement, ensuring each session directly aligned with the project’s sustainability goals.

The event also integrated Iceland’s rich natural heritage with excursions to Geysir, Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss waterfall, and Vík, providing partners a first-hand experience of Iceland’s unique landscapes. Social activities reinforced team cohesion, concluding with a visit to Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths for a relaxing end to the meeting.
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The TPM underscored the project’s progress and the collaborative commitment to sustainable practices, setting a solid foundation for the final meeting scheduled in Reus, Spain, in 2025.

GeoCamp Iceland participated in the second transnational meeting of the Erasmus+ supported project “Green Advisor” in beautiful and mesmerising Cori, Italy on 18 - 19 April 2024. The meeting was organised and hosted by our Italian partner at Polygonal, and included participants from Spain, Turkey and Finland. 

The "Green Advisor - Enhancing environmental sustainability of EU funded projects” is a three-years Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership in the field of Adult Education that is coordinated by GeoCamp Iceland and involves partners from Spain, Italy, Turkey and Finland. The partnership will work together addressing the need to lower the environmental CO2 footprint that Erasmus+ projects generate. 

Among project outcomes are a Carbonfootprint Calculator (APP) and Green Streaming Orientation Tool to support Project Managers and Adult Educators in making their travels and communication more sustainable, while enhancing critical thinking on the environmental impact of such activities. 

During the meeting we were able to finalise research work as well as the environmental quality assurance framework on European project management. The meeting also focused on continuing work on the footprint calculator - including parameters for the calculation of the carbon footprint of EU projects - as well as development of self-assessment tools for project managers and training activities.

There can be no trip to Italy without food and cultural events, so project partners received a guided tour inside Comune di Cori and tasted locally produced products of Cori and Giulianello. The group also had a privately currated visit to the stunning gardens of Ninfa "Giardino di Ninfa”.

The next meeting within the project will take place in Iceland, and will include testing of teacher training materials.

Big thanks to Polygonal for hosting the event, as well as to the other project partners (DomSpain, Gazi Üniversitesi, Smartup and Olemisen) for their active participation.

For more information about the project please visit our project website: www.greenadvisorproject.com

After meeting online in November 2022, the Green Advisor project kickstarted with a transnational partners meeting in Turku, Finland in late January 2023.

The "Green Advisor - Enhancing environmental sustainability of EU funded projects” is a three-years Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership in the field of Adult Education that is coordinated by GeoCamp Iceland and involves partners from Spain, Italy, Turkey and Finland. The partnership will work together addressing the need to lower the environmental CO2 footprint that Erasmus+ projects generate.

Among project outcomes are a Carbonfootprint Calculator (APP) and Green Streaming Orientation Tool to support Project Managers and Adult Educators in making their travels and communication more sustainable, while enhancing critical thinking on the environmental impact of such activities.