 Olafur Jon Arnbjornsson, founder of GeoCamp Iceland, received the grant from the Icelandic National Agency. Here pictured (far right) with other recipients within Erasmus+ School Education (SCH) projects.
GeoCamp Iceland is happy to announce the launch of the Green STEAM: Environmental Literacy & Climate Change in Vulnerable Areas project under the Erasmus+ programme. The project officially started on 1 September 2025 and was formally introduced at the RANNÍS award ceremony last week, where Ólafur Jón Arnbjörnsson, founder of GeoCamp Iceland, accepted the recognition on behalf of the consortium. The Green STEAM project has been in development for several years, shaped through close collaboration with European partners who share our commitment to sustainability and education. Now, with the support of Erasmus+, this vision will begin to materialise. Together, we will create opportunities for teachers, students, and local communities to explore and respond to climate change through innovative outdoor STEAM education. At its heart, the project focuses on vulnerable landscapes—places where the effects of climate change are already visible and tangible. These include geoparks, coastal regions, forests, and post-industrial areas. By engaging primary school students and teachers in field-based learning, Green STEAM will help build environmental, scientific, and data literacy. Students will not only learn about climate change in theory but also measure, observe, and analyse its impacts in real-world settings. Activities will include the use of environmental sensors, AI-supported data analysis, and digital storytelling. This hands-on approach will make climate science both accessible and actionable, empowering young learners to connect global challenges with local realities. Green STEAM brings together a diverse consortium of partners across six European countries:
This partnership brings together schools, universities, NGOs, and geoparks in a unique cross-sector collaboration, all committed to advancing outdoor STEAM education and inspiring young people to become active contributors to climate action. Over the next 30 months, the consortium will develop field guides for teachers, hands-on student projects, and an open digital platform for sharing environmental data across Europe. Activities will take place in some of the continent’s most fragile landscapes, including Iceland’s volcanic terrain, coastal areas in Ireland, rewilding sites in Central Europe, and Mediterranean ecosystems in Greece and Italy. By connecting educators, students, and local communities across borders, Green STEAM aims not only to strengthen education but also to foster a sense of environmental stewardship and collective responsibility. Learn more about the announcement from Erasmus+ Iceland. |
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GeoCamp Iceland is an educational project and travel agency dedicated to increasing knowledge and understanding in natural sciences with practical and active learning. We develop educational content, student and teacher guides and curricula, organize and receive international study groups focusing primarily on natural sciences, environmental challenges, climate change and STEM education.
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