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GeoCamp Iceland has joined a new Erasmus+ project, REPower, aimed at strengthening vocational education and training in renewable energy across Europe. The project officially started with a kick-off meeting in Skjern, Denmark, where partners from Denmark, Italy, Ireland, Turkey and Iceland came together to align expectations, roles and the road ahead.
REPower is a two-year collaboration running from late 2025 to 2027. Its focus is practical and straightforward: to equip vocational teachers and students with relevant, applicable competences in renewable energy systems. Rather than focusing on narrow specialisation, the project emphasises capacity building, hands-on learning and the connection between education and real-world energy systems.
At the heart of the project is the development of a shared renewable energy curriculum, supported by training materials, digital learning tools and pilot activities in vocational schools. These elements are designed to work together, combining classroom learning, online resources and face-to-face training to support both teachers and students.
GeoCamp Iceland’s contribution to REPower focuses on geothermal energy. Iceland’s energy system, shaped by geology and decades of applied experience, provides a strong foundation for practical learning. Within the project, GeoCamp will lead the development of training materials and host an international hands-on training programme in Iceland, bringing together teachers and students from partner countries.
This training will take learning out of the classroom and into the field. Participants will work with geothermal concepts in practice, linking theory, digital tools and site-based learning. The aim is not only to transfer knowledge, but to build confidence and competence in teaching and learning about renewable energy in a meaningful way.
For Reykjanes, participation in REPower strengthens its role as a living laboratory for education, innovation and renewable energy. The region offers a unique setting where energy production, geology and community life intersect. Through this project, local knowledge and experience will be shared internationally, while new ideas and perspectives are brought back into the region.
REPower also places strong emphasis on quality, innovation and sustainability. Digital materials, including interactive and immersive tools, will support learning and ensure that project results remain accessible beyond the project lifetime. Dissemination activities and a shared digital platform will help spread results across vocational education networks in Europe.
As the project moves forward, GeoCamp Iceland looks forward to working closely with its partners to turn plans into practice. REPower is about more than renewable energy technologies; it is about people, skills and preparing the next generation for a changing energy landscape.
REPower is a two-year collaboration running from late 2025 to 2027. Its focus is practical and straightforward: to equip vocational teachers and students with relevant, applicable competences in renewable energy systems. Rather than focusing on narrow specialisation, the project emphasises capacity building, hands-on learning and the connection between education and real-world energy systems.
At the heart of the project is the development of a shared renewable energy curriculum, supported by training materials, digital learning tools and pilot activities in vocational schools. These elements are designed to work together, combining classroom learning, online resources and face-to-face training to support both teachers and students.
GeoCamp Iceland’s contribution to REPower focuses on geothermal energy. Iceland’s energy system, shaped by geology and decades of applied experience, provides a strong foundation for practical learning. Within the project, GeoCamp will lead the development of training materials and host an international hands-on training programme in Iceland, bringing together teachers and students from partner countries.
This training will take learning out of the classroom and into the field. Participants will work with geothermal concepts in practice, linking theory, digital tools and site-based learning. The aim is not only to transfer knowledge, but to build confidence and competence in teaching and learning about renewable energy in a meaningful way.
For Reykjanes, participation in REPower strengthens its role as a living laboratory for education, innovation and renewable energy. The region offers a unique setting where energy production, geology and community life intersect. Through this project, local knowledge and experience will be shared internationally, while new ideas and perspectives are brought back into the region.
REPower also places strong emphasis on quality, innovation and sustainability. Digital materials, including interactive and immersive tools, will support learning and ensure that project results remain accessible beyond the project lifetime. Dissemination activities and a shared digital platform will help spread results across vocational education networks in Europe.
As the project moves forward, GeoCamp Iceland looks forward to working closely with its partners to turn plans into practice. REPower is about more than renewable energy technologies; it is about people, skills and preparing the next generation for a changing energy landscape.
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The partners of On the Move gathered in Bergamo, Italy on 26 – 27 November for the project’s second transnational meeting, hosted by AFP Patronato San Vincenzo. The meeting marked a significant step forward in shaping the four frameworks that will guide how blended apprenticeship mobility is designed, delivered, and supported across Europe.
During the meeting, the project consortium - consisting of Action Synergy (Greece), Cámara de Comercio de Sevilla (Spain), AFP Patronato San Vincenzo (Italy), Consufé (Denmark) OTI Group (Cyprus) and the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as well as GeoCamp Iceland - focused mainly on refining the substance of the frameworks and ensuring they respond directly to the needs highlighted in the project application and in CEDEFOP’s analysis of emerging challenges in VET mobility. At the centre of the discussions were the four interconnected frameworks:
Across all four frameworks, partners focused on alignment, ensuring that each framework complements the others and collectively provides a complete, future-oriented model for blended apprenticeship mobility. The meeting also clarified what elements will be tested in the upcoming national Validation Focus Groups - taking place in January 2026 - which will assess whether the frameworks hold up across different VET ecosystems.
The work in Bergamo has moved the project into a more mature phase. The frameworks are now more coherent, more actionable, and better grounded in the real needs of VET providers, companies, apprentices, and intermediary organisations. These developments will shape the training activities, mobility pilots, and policy insights that follow. We look forward to sharing our insights early next year.
Building the Future of Blended Apprenticeship Mobility
On the Move is an Erasmus+ project dedicated to improving the quality, transparency, and accessibility of blended apprenticeship mobility across Europe. Responding to the challenges identified by CEDEFOP, the project supports VET providers, companies, intermediary organisations, apprentices, and policymakers in navigating the shift toward combined online and in-person training.
Through the development of practical frameworks, targeted training, and new Mobility Coordination Offices, On the Move aims to strengthen digital readiness, ensure consistent learning outcomes, and create smoother, better-supported mobility experiences. The project ultimately seeks to make blended mobility a sustainable and scalable part of VET systems by equipping more than 400 stakeholders, piloting blended apprenticeships, and contributing to policy development at local, national, and European levels.
For additional information please visit the On the Move website.
The "On the Move" project is co-funded by the European Union. The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EACEA.
During the meeting, the project consortium - consisting of Action Synergy (Greece), Cámara de Comercio de Sevilla (Spain), AFP Patronato San Vincenzo (Italy), Consufé (Denmark) OTI Group (Cyprus) and the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as well as GeoCamp Iceland - focused mainly on refining the substance of the frameworks and ensuring they respond directly to the needs highlighted in the project application and in CEDEFOP’s analysis of emerging challenges in VET mobility. At the centre of the discussions were the four interconnected frameworks:
- The Blended Apprenticeship Framework
Partners strengthened the structure that defines how online preparation, digital monitoring, and workplace-based learning fit together. The emphasis was on creating a model flexible enough to work across different sectors and national systems, while still offering clarity for companies and apprentices. - The Qualifications Framework
Work continued on identifying the essential competences apprentices should develop during blended mobility and how workplace tasks can be translated into transparent learning outcomes. This framework is designed to give companies and VET providers a shared language for expectations and assessment. - The Integration of Apprentices Framework
The group clarified the elements that ensure apprentices feel supported and connected throughout their mobility. This includes onboarding routines, communication pathways, expectations for mentors, and the specific support structures needed when learning takes place partly online. - The Capacity Building Framework
Led by GeoCamp Iceland, this framework sets out what organisations need in order to host and manage blended apprenticeships effectively, including digital readiness, accessibility, and the ability to adapt training processes to new sectors and mixed learning formats. It provides a roadmap for strengthening organisational capability, not just individual skills.
Across all four frameworks, partners focused on alignment, ensuring that each framework complements the others and collectively provides a complete, future-oriented model for blended apprenticeship mobility. The meeting also clarified what elements will be tested in the upcoming national Validation Focus Groups - taking place in January 2026 - which will assess whether the frameworks hold up across different VET ecosystems.
The work in Bergamo has moved the project into a more mature phase. The frameworks are now more coherent, more actionable, and better grounded in the real needs of VET providers, companies, apprentices, and intermediary organisations. These developments will shape the training activities, mobility pilots, and policy insights that follow. We look forward to sharing our insights early next year.
Building the Future of Blended Apprenticeship Mobility
On the Move is an Erasmus+ project dedicated to improving the quality, transparency, and accessibility of blended apprenticeship mobility across Europe. Responding to the challenges identified by CEDEFOP, the project supports VET providers, companies, intermediary organisations, apprentices, and policymakers in navigating the shift toward combined online and in-person training.
Through the development of practical frameworks, targeted training, and new Mobility Coordination Offices, On the Move aims to strengthen digital readiness, ensure consistent learning outcomes, and create smoother, better-supported mobility experiences. The project ultimately seeks to make blended mobility a sustainable and scalable part of VET systems by equipping more than 400 stakeholders, piloting blended apprenticeships, and contributing to policy development at local, national, and European levels.
For additional information please visit the On the Move website.
The "On the Move" project is co-funded by the European Union. The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EACEA.
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From 17–19 November 2025, partners from six countries gathered in Sur du Norte, France, for the first Transnational Project Meeting of RESPONSIBLE, an Erasmus+ KA220 initiative dedicated to building a more sustainable and climate-aware future through education, creativity, and cross-border collaboration.
The meeting marked the official launch of the project titled “Create a Sustainable World by the Motto of Zero Waste and Educate the Future Citizens of Europe to Be Responsible”. The project is coordinated by Lycée général et technologique Saint Martin in Nort-sur-Erdre (France) and includes partners Tulpar Eğitim Gençlik Sanat Derneği (Türkiye), Scoala Gimnaziala Ion Rosca (Romania), Rakkestad ungdomsskole (Norway), Osnovna skola Braca Radic (Croatia), and GeoCamp Iceland.
The first meeting focused on establishing a shared vision for the project’s core objectives: strengthening zero-waste education in schools, reducing environmental pollution through creative reuse of materials, and developing a sustainability-focused curriculum for young learners. Partners also confirmed task-sharing, the work plan for all five work packages, and the timeline for upcoming activities, including curriculum development, waste-to-art workshops, the production of organic root dyes from bio-waste, and a final international conference.
What is the impact for Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark?
For GeoCamp Iceland, this project speaks directly to the challenges and opportunities in Reykjanes. The region is balancing rapid environmental change with a growing need for responsible, STEAM-driven education that prepares young people for a sustainable future. Through RESPONSIBLE, GeoCamp Iceland contributes with our experience in environmental education, teacher training, and community-level communication. Our role includes preparing academic input on sustainability in education, contributing to research and evaluation, and leading communication with local communities, schools, and media, ensuring the project’s results reach wide audiences.
The potential impact in Reykjanes is considerable. The project brings new tools for schools to integrate sustainability into everyday learning, encourages creativity through the transformation of waste into useful and artistic products, and strengthens awareness of zero-waste principles among upper-level primary school students It also supports broader regional objectives by promoting responsible resource use, creative problem-solving, and climate awareness, all values that align strongly with ongoing initiatives in Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark.
By the end of the meeting in France, partners had established a strong collaborative foundation and a clear roadmap. The RESPONSIBLE project now moves forward with momentum, aiming to inspire practical, creative, and long-lasting change across schools in Europe, and to bring those benefits home to the communities of Reykjanes.
The meeting marked the official launch of the project titled “Create a Sustainable World by the Motto of Zero Waste and Educate the Future Citizens of Europe to Be Responsible”. The project is coordinated by Lycée général et technologique Saint Martin in Nort-sur-Erdre (France) and includes partners Tulpar Eğitim Gençlik Sanat Derneği (Türkiye), Scoala Gimnaziala Ion Rosca (Romania), Rakkestad ungdomsskole (Norway), Osnovna skola Braca Radic (Croatia), and GeoCamp Iceland.
The first meeting focused on establishing a shared vision for the project’s core objectives: strengthening zero-waste education in schools, reducing environmental pollution through creative reuse of materials, and developing a sustainability-focused curriculum for young learners. Partners also confirmed task-sharing, the work plan for all five work packages, and the timeline for upcoming activities, including curriculum development, waste-to-art workshops, the production of organic root dyes from bio-waste, and a final international conference.
What is the impact for Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark?
For GeoCamp Iceland, this project speaks directly to the challenges and opportunities in Reykjanes. The region is balancing rapid environmental change with a growing need for responsible, STEAM-driven education that prepares young people for a sustainable future. Through RESPONSIBLE, GeoCamp Iceland contributes with our experience in environmental education, teacher training, and community-level communication. Our role includes preparing academic input on sustainability in education, contributing to research and evaluation, and leading communication with local communities, schools, and media, ensuring the project’s results reach wide audiences.
The potential impact in Reykjanes is considerable. The project brings new tools for schools to integrate sustainability into everyday learning, encourages creativity through the transformation of waste into useful and artistic products, and strengthens awareness of zero-waste principles among upper-level primary school students It also supports broader regional objectives by promoting responsible resource use, creative problem-solving, and climate awareness, all values that align strongly with ongoing initiatives in Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark.
By the end of the meeting in France, partners had established a strong collaborative foundation and a clear roadmap. The RESPONSIBLE project now moves forward with momentum, aiming to inspire practical, creative, and long-lasting change across schools in Europe, and to bring those benefits home to the communities of Reykjanes.
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ACADIMIA project partners with Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, Icelandic Minister of Foreign Affairs & Vyte Ezerskiene, Project Officer from the European Education and Culture Executive Agency, at University of Iceland, 5 November 2025
The 5th meeting and teacher training event of the European project ACADIMIA took place in Iceland 4 - 6 November 2025, jointly hosted by GeoCamp Iceland and the University of Iceland – School of Education.
The event brought together educators, researchers and project partners from across Europe to advance one of Erasmus+’s most ambitious initiatives in teacher education, creating a European Teacher Academy for Creative and Inclusive Learning.
A European Collaboration for Innovation in Education
ACADIMIA unites universities, training centres and schools from eight European countries. Its goal is to integrate creative and inclusive pedagogies into mainstream teacher education and professional development. The project builds on ten successful EU-funded initiatives and connects them through a shared curriculum and a networked Community of Practice for teachers.
At its core, ACADIMIA promotes ten creative teaching approaches — from digital storytelling, drama in education and gamification, to STEAM-based learning and strength-based inclusion — all designed to make learning more engaging, equitable and sustainable.
Iceland’s Role and Local Impact
For Iceland, hosting this fifth meeting is both a milestone and a reflection of growing momentum. Over fifity local teachers from the Reykjanes region have already taken part in ACADIMIA’s international training activities, applying new creative learning methods in their classrooms.
According to Sigrun Svafa Olafsdottir, Project Manager of Education at GeoCamp Iceland and Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark, the project is gaining a real momentum in Reykjanes “Teachers are interested in using more inclusive, hands-on and creative approaches — whether through digital storytelling, creative STEAM projects or collaborative drama activities. It’s exciting to see how these European ideas take root locally.”
The collaboration between GeoCamp Iceland and the University of Iceland strengthens the country’s capacity for field-based, sustainability-focused teacher education — a natural fit for Iceland’s landscape and GeoCamp’s expertise in outdoor learning.
A Three-Day Programme of Ideas and Practice
The meeting opened on November 4th at the University of Iceland – School of Education. Partner sessions will focus on progress in teacher training, professional communities, evaluation and long-term sustainability. In the afternoons, Icelandic and international teachers participating in parallel training workshops on creative methodologies such as MONTECH, EAR, SEDIN, and Talentmaker.
On the final day, participants step outside the classroom for a field-based learning experience led by GeoCamp Iceland, exploring the Reykjanes Peninsula, visiting sites like the Bridge Between Continents, Gunnuhver hot springs and the new lava fields near Grindavík — powerful examples of how Iceland’s dynamic landscape can serve as a living classroom.
The training event concludes with sessions on Digital Storytelling and Drama in Education, linking creative expression with environmental and place-based education.
Building a Lasting Legacy
The Iceland meeting marks an important step toward ACADIMIA’s long-term vision, a self-sustaining European network of teacher training providers who champion inclusive, creative and cross-disciplinary education.
For GeoCamp Iceland and its regional partners, we look towards a lasting impact with better-trained teachers, stronger ties between schools and universities, and a richer integration of creative and inclusive learning, as well as outdoor andfield-based learning into mainstream education.
As Europe and the world face rapid social and environmental change, projects like ACADIMIA remind us that education can be both creative and grounded in reality — rooted in place, collaboration and shared learning.
The event brought together educators, researchers and project partners from across Europe to advance one of Erasmus+’s most ambitious initiatives in teacher education, creating a European Teacher Academy for Creative and Inclusive Learning.
A European Collaboration for Innovation in Education
ACADIMIA unites universities, training centres and schools from eight European countries. Its goal is to integrate creative and inclusive pedagogies into mainstream teacher education and professional development. The project builds on ten successful EU-funded initiatives and connects them through a shared curriculum and a networked Community of Practice for teachers.
At its core, ACADIMIA promotes ten creative teaching approaches — from digital storytelling, drama in education and gamification, to STEAM-based learning and strength-based inclusion — all designed to make learning more engaging, equitable and sustainable.
Iceland’s Role and Local Impact
For Iceland, hosting this fifth meeting is both a milestone and a reflection of growing momentum. Over fifity local teachers from the Reykjanes region have already taken part in ACADIMIA’s international training activities, applying new creative learning methods in their classrooms.
According to Sigrun Svafa Olafsdottir, Project Manager of Education at GeoCamp Iceland and Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark, the project is gaining a real momentum in Reykjanes “Teachers are interested in using more inclusive, hands-on and creative approaches — whether through digital storytelling, creative STEAM projects or collaborative drama activities. It’s exciting to see how these European ideas take root locally.”
The collaboration between GeoCamp Iceland and the University of Iceland strengthens the country’s capacity for field-based, sustainability-focused teacher education — a natural fit for Iceland’s landscape and GeoCamp’s expertise in outdoor learning.
A Three-Day Programme of Ideas and Practice
The meeting opened on November 4th at the University of Iceland – School of Education. Partner sessions will focus on progress in teacher training, professional communities, evaluation and long-term sustainability. In the afternoons, Icelandic and international teachers participating in parallel training workshops on creative methodologies such as MONTECH, EAR, SEDIN, and Talentmaker.
On the final day, participants step outside the classroom for a field-based learning experience led by GeoCamp Iceland, exploring the Reykjanes Peninsula, visiting sites like the Bridge Between Continents, Gunnuhver hot springs and the new lava fields near Grindavík — powerful examples of how Iceland’s dynamic landscape can serve as a living classroom.
The training event concludes with sessions on Digital Storytelling and Drama in Education, linking creative expression with environmental and place-based education.
Building a Lasting Legacy
The Iceland meeting marks an important step toward ACADIMIA’s long-term vision, a self-sustaining European network of teacher training providers who champion inclusive, creative and cross-disciplinary education.
For GeoCamp Iceland and its regional partners, we look towards a lasting impact with better-trained teachers, stronger ties between schools and universities, and a richer integration of creative and inclusive learning, as well as outdoor andfield-based learning into mainstream education.
As Europe and the world face rapid social and environmental change, projects like ACADIMIA remind us that education can be both creative and grounded in reality — rooted in place, collaboration and shared learning.
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The Green STEAM – Environmental Literacy and Climate Change in Vulnerable Areas project officially began in autumn 2025 with its kick-off meeting in Iceland, bringing together partners from seven European countries. Coordinated by GeoCamp Iceland, the project aims to strengthen environmental and scientific literacy through outdoor, hands-on learning and innovative STEAM education.
Although the opening meeting was adapted to Icelandic weather conditions, partners were able to connect both online and in person for discussions, planning sessions, and field visits across the Reykjanes Peninsula and South Iceland. The meeting established the foundations for a two-year collaboration focusing on education, sustainability, and climate awareness through practical, field-based learning.
A European Partnership for Green Education
Green STEAM brings together schools, universities, and educational organisations from Iceland, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Greece, Croatia, Italy, and Poland. The project is funded through the Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships in School Education programme and runs from September 2025 to February 2028, with a total budget of €250,000.
As project coordinator, GeoCamp Iceland leads the partnership and oversees the development of teaching materials, training activities, and digital tools that will help educators across Europe bring learning outdoors. Partners will work together to create field guides, lesson plans, and data-driven learning activities that use environmental sensors and local case studies to monitor and understand change in natural and human environments.
At the heart of the project is a simple idea: to help students and teachers learn directly from the environment around them – by observing, measuring, and analysing real-world phenomena through science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
Why Green STEAM Matters
Across Europe, schools are increasingly seeking practical ways to address climate change education and sustainability within their curricula. Green STEAM responds to this need by linking outdoor learning with data literacy and environmental responsibility, helping students not only to understand the science of climate change but also to develop the skills to respond to it.
By combining classroom learning with field experiences, the project enables young people to connect theory with observation and to see their local surroundings as part of a larger European and global system. The approach supports the European Green Deal and EU goals for climate-neutral and resilient education systems.
Reykjanes as a Living Classroom
For GeoCamp Iceland and the Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark, Green STEAM represents an important opportunity to expand educational collaboration and research in a region shaped by dynamic geological and environmental processes. The Reykjanes Peninsula, where volcanic and geothermal forces meet the Atlantic Ocean, offers a unique setting for studying earth systems, sustainability, and energy transition.
Through Green STEAM, Reykjanes becomes not only a natural laboratory for Icelandic students but also a European classroom for teachers and learners from across the continent. The project will develop new educational materials, workshops, and digital resources that connect local knowledge with global scientific understanding, supporting the area’s ongoing efforts to link education, tourism, and community engagement.
Looking Ahead
In the coming months, the consortium will complete the project’s setup and communication framework, develop the first draft of educational field guides, and launch its website (www.projectgreensteam.eu). The first international training activity (LTTA) will take place in Sitia, Crete in spring 2026, followed by a second in Liberec, Czechia later that year.
The partnership’s work will continue to promote practical environmental education through collaboration, creativity, and shared learning—ensuring that the next generation of students is equipped to understand and care for the changing world around them.
Although the opening meeting was adapted to Icelandic weather conditions, partners were able to connect both online and in person for discussions, planning sessions, and field visits across the Reykjanes Peninsula and South Iceland. The meeting established the foundations for a two-year collaboration focusing on education, sustainability, and climate awareness through practical, field-based learning.
A European Partnership for Green Education
Green STEAM brings together schools, universities, and educational organisations from Iceland, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Greece, Croatia, Italy, and Poland. The project is funded through the Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships in School Education programme and runs from September 2025 to February 2028, with a total budget of €250,000.
As project coordinator, GeoCamp Iceland leads the partnership and oversees the development of teaching materials, training activities, and digital tools that will help educators across Europe bring learning outdoors. Partners will work together to create field guides, lesson plans, and data-driven learning activities that use environmental sensors and local case studies to monitor and understand change in natural and human environments.
At the heart of the project is a simple idea: to help students and teachers learn directly from the environment around them – by observing, measuring, and analysing real-world phenomena through science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
Why Green STEAM Matters
Across Europe, schools are increasingly seeking practical ways to address climate change education and sustainability within their curricula. Green STEAM responds to this need by linking outdoor learning with data literacy and environmental responsibility, helping students not only to understand the science of climate change but also to develop the skills to respond to it.
By combining classroom learning with field experiences, the project enables young people to connect theory with observation and to see their local surroundings as part of a larger European and global system. The approach supports the European Green Deal and EU goals for climate-neutral and resilient education systems.
Reykjanes as a Living Classroom
For GeoCamp Iceland and the Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark, Green STEAM represents an important opportunity to expand educational collaboration and research in a region shaped by dynamic geological and environmental processes. The Reykjanes Peninsula, where volcanic and geothermal forces meet the Atlantic Ocean, offers a unique setting for studying earth systems, sustainability, and energy transition.
Through Green STEAM, Reykjanes becomes not only a natural laboratory for Icelandic students but also a European classroom for teachers and learners from across the continent. The project will develop new educational materials, workshops, and digital resources that connect local knowledge with global scientific understanding, supporting the area’s ongoing efforts to link education, tourism, and community engagement.
Looking Ahead
In the coming months, the consortium will complete the project’s setup and communication framework, develop the first draft of educational field guides, and launch its website (www.projectgreensteam.eu). The first international training activity (LTTA) will take place in Sitia, Crete in spring 2026, followed by a second in Liberec, Czechia later that year.
The partnership’s work will continue to promote practical environmental education through collaboration, creativity, and shared learning—ensuring that the next generation of students is equipped to understand and care for the changing world around them.
- Project period: September 2025 – February 2028
- Coordinator: GeoCamp Iceland
- Project partners: Technical University of Liberec (Czech Republic); HESL (Ireland); 3rd Primary School of Sitia (Greece); Osnovna škola Sibinjskih žrtava (Croatia); Polygonal (Italy); Infotech (Poland)
- Programme: Erasmus+ KA220-SCH – Cooperation Partnerships in School Education
- Project website: www.projectgreensteam.eu
- Social media: www.facebook.com/projectgreensteam
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As part of the final phase of the GreenAdvisor project, GeoCamp Iceland hosted two multiplier events that brought together project managers, educators, and sustainability-minded organisations from across the education sector. Held in the spirit of collaboration and curiosity, these sessions offered a hands-on introduction to a set of tools designed to make Erasmus+ projects more environmentally responsible — and more aligned with Europe’s green ambitions.
At the heart of the GreenAdvisor project lies a simple but powerful idea: sustainability should not sit on the margins of project management. It should be woven into every step — from the first idea to the final report. To make this possible, partners across Europe joined forces to develop user-friendly, practical tools that help organisations understand their environmental impact and make greener decisions without unnecessary complexity.
During the Icelandic multiplier events, participants explored the project’s three main outputs:
Across both events, the atmosphere was open, forward-looking, and grounded in real-world experience. Participants tested each tool, challenged assumptions, and offered honest feedback. The discussions made one thing clear: sustainability in Erasmus+ is no longer a nice add-on — it is becoming an essential part of quality, responsibility, and innovation in European cooperation.
These multiplier events also reaffirmed the role of GeoCamp Iceland as an active contributor to greener educational mobility. By bringing people together in Reykjanes to explore practical solutions, the events connected Iceland’s local expertise with broader European efforts to support environmentally conscious project work.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us. Your enthusiasm, insight, and willingness to try new approaches help move the sector forward. Together, we are strengthening the foundation for greener, smarter, and more responsible Erasmus+ initiatives — one decision at a time.
At the heart of the GreenAdvisor project lies a simple but powerful idea: sustainability should not sit on the margins of project management. It should be woven into every step — from the first idea to the final report. To make this possible, partners across Europe joined forces to develop user-friendly, practical tools that help organisations understand their environmental impact and make greener decisions without unnecessary complexity.
During the Icelandic multiplier events, participants explored the project’s three main outputs:
- The Orientation Online Tool
A clear and accessible entry point that guides users through responsible decision-making from the very beginning of a project. It helps teams recognise where sustainability can be strengthened and highlights opportunities for greener planning before activities even begin. - The FootPrint Calculator
A practical tool that gives project holders insight into the environmental impact of their mobility activities. Participants tested how different travel choices — flights, trains, buses — influence overall emissions, making it easier to compare options and choose the most sustainable route. - The Self-Assessment Tool
A reflective instrument designed to help organisations evaluate their current sustainability performance. By identifying strengths and areas for improvement, users can develop meaningful strategies for greener project execution.
Across both events, the atmosphere was open, forward-looking, and grounded in real-world experience. Participants tested each tool, challenged assumptions, and offered honest feedback. The discussions made one thing clear: sustainability in Erasmus+ is no longer a nice add-on — it is becoming an essential part of quality, responsibility, and innovation in European cooperation.
These multiplier events also reaffirmed the role of GeoCamp Iceland as an active contributor to greener educational mobility. By bringing people together in Reykjanes to explore practical solutions, the events connected Iceland’s local expertise with broader European efforts to support environmentally conscious project work.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us. Your enthusiasm, insight, and willingness to try new approaches help move the sector forward. Together, we are strengthening the foundation for greener, smarter, and more responsible Erasmus+ initiatives — one decision at a time.
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In October, representatives from GeoCamp Iceland took part in the YouthTrails Academy for Ecotourism in Athens and Hopeland, Greece — a three-day transnational workshop bringing together partners from across Europe to explore new ways of engaging young people in sustainable tourism and environmental education.
The Academy formed part of the Erasmus+ YouthTrails project, which aims to strengthen youth participation in sustainable tourism through education, creativity, and cross-sectoral cooperation. The project, coordinated by Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark, runs from 2024 to 2027 and involves partners from Iceland, Greece, Portugal, Slovenia, and Italy.
GeoCamp Iceland, as the service provider of educational development and outreach for the geopark, plays an active role in the project’s implementation — developing educational modules, field activities, and learning tools that connect geoscience, culture, and sustainability.
Hands-on Learning
The YouthTrails Academy in Greece brought together all partner organisations for a combination of workshops, presentations, and field visits. Representing Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark, Sigrún Svafa Ólafsdóttir, Project Manager for Educational Outreach at GeoCamp Iceland, and Arnbjörn Ólafsson, Managing Director of GeoCamp Iceland and board member of the Geopark, contributed actively throughout the event.
On the opening day, Reykjanes Geopark led the module Ecotourism Fundamentals and Sustainability Principles, developed by GeoCamp Iceland. The session introduced interactive learning activities such as Biodiversity Bingo and the Carbon Footprint Travel Challenge, both designed to help youth workers teach sustainability through experience and reflection. “We wanted to show how simple, creative methods can inspire young people to understand their connection to the environment,” said Sigrún.
The day also featured modules by partners Adamastor and SMARTUP, focusing on innovative ecotourism models and digital communication tools, rounding out a rich exchange of methods and ideas for non-formal education in sustainability.
Field-Based Inspiration in Hopeland
The second day of the Academy was spent in Hopeland, an educational eco-community near Argos, where participants learned about regenerative living, permaculture, and rural development. The group explored how local initiatives combine ecological awareness with social innovation and community empowerment — principles closely aligned with GeoCamp Iceland’s own approach to outdoor learning in the Reykjanes Peninsula.
The groups also visited The Little Owl, a local eco-entrepreneurship initiative linking agriculture, education, and tourism. The experience reinforced the project’s emphasis on connecting people to place through authentic experiences.
Mapping the Future of Ecotourism Education
The final day focused on refining training materials and planning the next phase of YouthTrails. Partners MaMa (Slovenia) and Polygonal (Italy) presented modules on educational programme development and funding strategies, while Hopeland and SMARTUP led a creative workshop on Youth Ecotourism Maps.
These maps, to be co-created by young people in each partner region, will combine digital storytelling, visual design, and environmental data to highlight sustainable destinations and youth-led ecotourism initiatives. The partners also piloted the Green Advisor Tool to evaluate the environmental impact of their own meeting, demonstrating the project’s commitment to modelling the practices it teaches.
Looking ahead, GeoCamp Iceland and Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark will continue developing educational materials, lesson plans, and digital content that promote ecotourism as a bridge between youth learning, community development, and sustainability.
About the Project
YouthTrails (2024–2027) is an Erasmus+ cooperation partnership focused on youth engagement, ecotourism, and sustainability. The project is led by Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark with the focus on developing a Youth Ecotourism Label (YEL!), a training toolbox for youth workers, and interactive ecotourism maps co-created by young people across Europe.
The Academy formed part of the Erasmus+ YouthTrails project, which aims to strengthen youth participation in sustainable tourism through education, creativity, and cross-sectoral cooperation. The project, coordinated by Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark, runs from 2024 to 2027 and involves partners from Iceland, Greece, Portugal, Slovenia, and Italy.
GeoCamp Iceland, as the service provider of educational development and outreach for the geopark, plays an active role in the project’s implementation — developing educational modules, field activities, and learning tools that connect geoscience, culture, and sustainability.
Hands-on Learning
The YouthTrails Academy in Greece brought together all partner organisations for a combination of workshops, presentations, and field visits. Representing Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark, Sigrún Svafa Ólafsdóttir, Project Manager for Educational Outreach at GeoCamp Iceland, and Arnbjörn Ólafsson, Managing Director of GeoCamp Iceland and board member of the Geopark, contributed actively throughout the event.
On the opening day, Reykjanes Geopark led the module Ecotourism Fundamentals and Sustainability Principles, developed by GeoCamp Iceland. The session introduced interactive learning activities such as Biodiversity Bingo and the Carbon Footprint Travel Challenge, both designed to help youth workers teach sustainability through experience and reflection. “We wanted to show how simple, creative methods can inspire young people to understand their connection to the environment,” said Sigrún.
The day also featured modules by partners Adamastor and SMARTUP, focusing on innovative ecotourism models and digital communication tools, rounding out a rich exchange of methods and ideas for non-formal education in sustainability.
Field-Based Inspiration in Hopeland
The second day of the Academy was spent in Hopeland, an educational eco-community near Argos, where participants learned about regenerative living, permaculture, and rural development. The group explored how local initiatives combine ecological awareness with social innovation and community empowerment — principles closely aligned with GeoCamp Iceland’s own approach to outdoor learning in the Reykjanes Peninsula.
The groups also visited The Little Owl, a local eco-entrepreneurship initiative linking agriculture, education, and tourism. The experience reinforced the project’s emphasis on connecting people to place through authentic experiences.
Mapping the Future of Ecotourism Education
The final day focused on refining training materials and planning the next phase of YouthTrails. Partners MaMa (Slovenia) and Polygonal (Italy) presented modules on educational programme development and funding strategies, while Hopeland and SMARTUP led a creative workshop on Youth Ecotourism Maps.
These maps, to be co-created by young people in each partner region, will combine digital storytelling, visual design, and environmental data to highlight sustainable destinations and youth-led ecotourism initiatives. The partners also piloted the Green Advisor Tool to evaluate the environmental impact of their own meeting, demonstrating the project’s commitment to modelling the practices it teaches.
Looking ahead, GeoCamp Iceland and Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark will continue developing educational materials, lesson plans, and digital content that promote ecotourism as a bridge between youth learning, community development, and sustainability.
About the Project
YouthTrails (2024–2027) is an Erasmus+ cooperation partnership focused on youth engagement, ecotourism, and sustainability. The project is led by Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark with the focus on developing a Youth Ecotourism Label (YEL!), a training toolbox for youth workers, and interactive ecotourism maps co-created by young people across Europe.
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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.
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:
- Sibinj Elementary School (Croatia)
- Technical University of Liberec (Czech Republic)
- Polygonal (Italy)
- 3rd Primary School of Sitia (Greece)
- HESL (Ireland)
- Infotech (Poland)
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 partners the Erasmus+ project On the Move: Enhancing Employability and VET Mobility through Real-World Learning (Project No: 2021-1-IT01-KA220-VET-000034780), an ambitious and timely initiative that aims to strengthen vocational education and training (VET) through experiential learning and international mobility.
Funded by the Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships in Vocational Education and Training, the project brings together institutions and organisations from Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Spain, and Greece. Together, we are working to bridge the gap between the classroom and the workplace by designing innovative tools and methods that make VET more dynamic, inclusive, and future-ready.
What is “On the Move” about?
The core idea of the project is simple yet powerful: to make vocational learning more mobile, practical, and connectedto the real world. Through partnerships between schools, employers, training centres, and educational innovators like GeoCamp Iceland, the project seeks to promote mobility as a core value in VET. This includes not only physical mobility through exchanges and internships abroad, but also the development of mobility mindsets—encouraging flexibility, adaptability, and resilience in young learners.
Key themes include:
GeoCamp Iceland’s Role
At GeoCamp Iceland, we believe learning comes alive when it steps outside the classroom. That’s why this project is a perfect fit for us. Our contribution focuses on making mobility meaningful through place-based learning, community engagement, and sustainability education in the dramatic landscape of Iceland.
As part of the project’s Dissemination and Sustainability work package (WP6), GeoCamp Iceland leads the communication efforts, ensuring the project’s tools, methods, and results reach a wider audience of educators, VET providers, and learners across Europe. We’re also deeply involved in co-creating mobility models that connect VET learners to real-world challenges—from sustainable tourism and environmental stewardship to green energy and digital skills.
Ólafur Jón Arnbjörnsson will serve as coordinator for GeoCamp Iceland's participation in the project. A leading figure in Icelandic vocational education and training, Ólafur brings over fifty years of experience to the table. As the former Director of the Icelandic College of Fisheries and principal at several upper secondary schools, he has helped shape national VET policy and curriculum development—most notably by designing the certified training programme for fish technicians.
With a Mag. Art degree in Education and Pedagogy from the University of Copenhagen, and decades of experience leading Nordic and EU projects, his insight into real-world learning, curriculum design, and labour market relevance has been instrumental in aligning the On the Move project with both Icelandic priorities and broader European goals.
Project Outcomes
The outcomes of the On the Move project reflect a strong commitment to transforming vocational education by grounding it in real-world experience and mobility. One of the central results is a comprehensive research report that maps current practices across partner countries, offering a critical understanding of how real-world learning and international mobility are already being implemented within VET systems. This report lays the foundation for future development and cross-country comparison.
Building on this foundation, the project delivers a set of training modules designed specifically for VET teachers and mobility facilitators. These modules provide practical guidance and pedagogical tools to help educators implement experiential learning and manage mobility opportunities in inclusive and meaningful ways. Alongside the training, a digital toolkit for real-world learning is being developed. This open-access resource will include adaptable methodologies, templates, and planning tools to support institutions in integrating mobility into their curricula.
To illustrate and contextualise these tools, the project also gathers case studies and mobility models from across Europe. These serve as replicable examples, demonstrating how vocational learners can benefit from immersive, hands-on experiences both at home and abroad. Finally, the project will culminate in a major conference hosted in Italy, where educators, policy makers, and stakeholders will come together to explore the project’s findings and to foster a broader community of practice dedicated to modern, inclusive, and responsive vocational education.
Why It Matters
In an increasingly uncertain world, vocational learners need more than technical skills—they need confidence, curiosity, and a sense of purpose. Projects like On the Move show how education can foster those qualities through international collaboration, mobility, and real-world experience.
We’re honoured to be working alongside dedicated partners to make this vision a reality—and to ensure that every learner, no matter where they come from, has the opportunity to move, grow, and thrive.
To learn more about the project, visit https://vet-onthemove.eu
Funded by the Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships in Vocational Education and Training, the project brings together institutions and organisations from Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Spain, and Greece. Together, we are working to bridge the gap between the classroom and the workplace by designing innovative tools and methods that make VET more dynamic, inclusive, and future-ready.
What is “On the Move” about?
The core idea of the project is simple yet powerful: to make vocational learning more mobile, practical, and connectedto the real world. Through partnerships between schools, employers, training centres, and educational innovators like GeoCamp Iceland, the project seeks to promote mobility as a core value in VET. This includes not only physical mobility through exchanges and internships abroad, but also the development of mobility mindsets—encouraging flexibility, adaptability, and resilience in young learners.
Key themes include:
- Enhancing the employability of vocational learners through real-world and place-based learning
- Supporting inclusive and sustainable mobility schemes in VET;
- Providing educators with tools and training to deliver experiential learning and guide international placements effectively;
- And creating a shared European framework that promotes meaningful learning in both local and cross-border contexts.
GeoCamp Iceland’s Role
At GeoCamp Iceland, we believe learning comes alive when it steps outside the classroom. That’s why this project is a perfect fit for us. Our contribution focuses on making mobility meaningful through place-based learning, community engagement, and sustainability education in the dramatic landscape of Iceland.
As part of the project’s Dissemination and Sustainability work package (WP6), GeoCamp Iceland leads the communication efforts, ensuring the project’s tools, methods, and results reach a wider audience of educators, VET providers, and learners across Europe. We’re also deeply involved in co-creating mobility models that connect VET learners to real-world challenges—from sustainable tourism and environmental stewardship to green energy and digital skills.
Ólafur Jón Arnbjörnsson will serve as coordinator for GeoCamp Iceland's participation in the project. A leading figure in Icelandic vocational education and training, Ólafur brings over fifty years of experience to the table. As the former Director of the Icelandic College of Fisheries and principal at several upper secondary schools, he has helped shape national VET policy and curriculum development—most notably by designing the certified training programme for fish technicians.
With a Mag. Art degree in Education and Pedagogy from the University of Copenhagen, and decades of experience leading Nordic and EU projects, his insight into real-world learning, curriculum design, and labour market relevance has been instrumental in aligning the On the Move project with both Icelandic priorities and broader European goals.
Project Outcomes
The outcomes of the On the Move project reflect a strong commitment to transforming vocational education by grounding it in real-world experience and mobility. One of the central results is a comprehensive research report that maps current practices across partner countries, offering a critical understanding of how real-world learning and international mobility are already being implemented within VET systems. This report lays the foundation for future development and cross-country comparison.
Building on this foundation, the project delivers a set of training modules designed specifically for VET teachers and mobility facilitators. These modules provide practical guidance and pedagogical tools to help educators implement experiential learning and manage mobility opportunities in inclusive and meaningful ways. Alongside the training, a digital toolkit for real-world learning is being developed. This open-access resource will include adaptable methodologies, templates, and planning tools to support institutions in integrating mobility into their curricula.
To illustrate and contextualise these tools, the project also gathers case studies and mobility models from across Europe. These serve as replicable examples, demonstrating how vocational learners can benefit from immersive, hands-on experiences both at home and abroad. Finally, the project will culminate in a major conference hosted in Italy, where educators, policy makers, and stakeholders will come together to explore the project’s findings and to foster a broader community of practice dedicated to modern, inclusive, and responsive vocational education.
Why It Matters
In an increasingly uncertain world, vocational learners need more than technical skills—they need confidence, curiosity, and a sense of purpose. Projects like On the Move show how education can foster those qualities through international collaboration, mobility, and real-world experience.
We’re honoured to be working alongside dedicated partners to make this vision a reality—and to ensure that every learner, no matter where they come from, has the opportunity to move, grow, and thrive.
To learn more about the project, visit https://vet-onthemove.eu
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GeoCamp Iceland, coordinates the Erasmus+ supported Green Advisor project a collaborative initiative focused on developing practical tools for greener, more responsible project coordination across Europe.
So what have we been building?
Over the past couple of years, our consortium consisting of partners from Iceland, Spain, Finland, Italy and Türkiye, has worked together to design digital tools that support sustainability in everyday project management. The tools are now live and freely accessible to anyone working in EU-funded initiatives or beyond. Two key tools are now available online:
Explore both tools here: greenadvisor.gazi.edu.tr
Why does it matter?
For anyone coordinating Erasmus+ projects—or indeed any EU-funded activity—these tools offer a hands-on approach to integrating sustainability goals into planning, implementation, and evaluation. They are designed to meet the real-life needs of project teams, helping to align our everyday decisions with the broader ambitions of the European Green Deal and Erasmus+ environmental priorities.
At GeoCamp Iceland, we’ve already begun using these tools internally and will continue to share insights from our experience as part of our wider commitment to climate-conscious education and project design.
Have you tested them yet? We’d love to hear how they work for you—your feedback will help us shape the next phase of Green Advisor.
So what have we been building?
Over the past couple of years, our consortium consisting of partners from Iceland, Spain, Finland, Italy and Türkiye, has worked together to design digital tools that support sustainability in everyday project management. The tools are now live and freely accessible to anyone working in EU-funded initiatives or beyond. Two key tools are now available online:
- Self-Assessment Tool
This interactive tool helps project managers, educators, and organisations understand how sustainable their daily operations really are. By answering a set of questions, users receive tailored feedback and practical tips to improve their practices—from energy usage and mobility to digital behaviour and procurement. - Orientation Online Tool
Designed with busy professionals in mind, this resource features short podcasts covering core themes such as sustainable travel, zero waste, energy efficiency, digital sustainability, and green procurement. Whether you’re on a train or walking to your next meeting, you can learn and reflect on practical sustainability measures—on the go.
Explore both tools here: greenadvisor.gazi.edu.tr
Why does it matter?
For anyone coordinating Erasmus+ projects—or indeed any EU-funded activity—these tools offer a hands-on approach to integrating sustainability goals into planning, implementation, and evaluation. They are designed to meet the real-life needs of project teams, helping to align our everyday decisions with the broader ambitions of the European Green Deal and Erasmus+ environmental priorities.
At GeoCamp Iceland, we’ve already begun using these tools internally and will continue to share insights from our experience as part of our wider commitment to climate-conscious education and project design.
Have you tested them yet? We’d love to hear how they work for you—your feedback will help us shape the next phase of Green Advisor.
