RATIONALE
ClimateAMBASSADORS is an Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership project that responds to the growing climate crisis and the urgent need to strengthen digital, green and civic competences within Higher Education (HE).
The project brings together Higher Education Institutions, climate experts, digital innovation providers and civic organisations from Italy, Spain, Germany, Cyprus, Poland, Iceland and Belgium to address the challenges of the twin transition: green and digital. It recognises the key role of universities in preparing future professionals who are not only technically skilled, but also socially responsible, climate-aware and actively engaged in their communities.
ClimateAMBASSADORS combines innovative digital learning tools, such as immersive XR simulations based on real-life climate change case studies, with accredited academic learning and hands-on civic engagement. Through a new ECTS-accredited multidisciplinary course and the implementation of ClimateAMBASSADORS Living Labs, students are empowered to understand climate risks, explore adaptation and mitigation strategies, and take action at local and regional level.
Aligned with the EU Green Deal, the EU Adaptation Strategy, the Digital Education Action Plan (2021–2027) and key EU education policies, the project promotes experiential learning, community resilience and transnational cooperation. Its outcomes are designed to be transferable and scalable, benefiting not only Higher Education but also VET, adult education and youth sectors across Europe.
Overall aim
The overall aim of ClimateAMBASSADORS is to empower Higher Education Institutions and students to lead the green and digital transition while strengthening civic engagement and climate resilience across Europe.
Project Aims
To modernise and enrich HE curricula by developing a multidisciplinary, ECTS-accredited course that combines theoretical knowledge with practical application in climate adaptation and mitigation.
To enhance digital and green capabilities in Higher Education through immersive XR simulations that enable experiential learning and visualization of real and future climate change scenarios.
To foster civic engagement and social responsibility by integrating community-based activities and Living Labs into students’ academic pathways.
To strengthen transnational collaboration and capacity-building among HEIs, experts and civil society to address common European climate challenges.
To empower students as Climate Change Ambassadors, capable of promoting sustainability, preparedness and climate action within their regions and communities.
Target Groups
ClimateAMBASSADORS is designed for people and organisations that play a key role in climate education, action and community resilience.
Higher Education Students
University students from different fields who are interested in climate change, sustainability and civic engagement.
Academics and Higher Education Staff
Lecturers, researchers and university professionals who want to strengthen their teaching, digital tools and climate-related expertise
Climate Experts and Civil Society Actors
Environmental experts, digital specialists, volunteers and activists
Local and Regional Communities
Municipalities, NGOs, civil protection bodies and local organisations that work on climate adaptation, disaster preparedness and sustainability
