Interview with Maria Sarpota, This Month’s #InTheSpotlight
Maria Sarpota Computer Science and Educational Robotics teacher. She holds a postgraduate degree in Educational Robotics and Technology from the University of Macedonia. She runs a private computer science school, robots, where children learn programming, educational robotics, and natural sciences through experiments. She is also a member and a certified school of STEM Education. How…
Youth Training in Huelva Empowers Young Europeans in Digital Skills, AI and Sustainability
Huelva, Spain – April 2026 The Youth Training activity of the Erasmus+ project Engaging Youth in a Digital Green Future 2.0 (EY-DGF 2.0) was successfully held from 7 to 11 April 2026 at the facilities of Inercia Digital in Huelva, Spain. The five-day international training brought together young participants aged 18 to 29 from Spain,…
Interview with Dr Martina Erjavšek, This Month’s #InTheSpotlight
In this month’s #InTheSpotlight, we feature Dr Martina Erjavšek, a teaching assistant at the Faculty of Education, University of Ljubljana, in the Department of Biology, Chemistry and Home Economics. Her contribution to education for sustainable development is highly valuable and extends beyond formal curricula and standard teaching activities. She is actively involved in education for…
Deadline extended – Participation Days in Lithuania
The deadline for Participation days in Lithuania has been extended! Participation Days: Sustainable & Green Energy Kaunas, Lithuania | 14-16 May (plus travel days) Application Deadline: 30 March 2026 We are inviting young people aged 15–29 from Serbia, Greece, Slovenia, Lithuania, and Spain to apply for an international mobility event focusing on Sustainable and Green…
What is next for women’s rights by 2030?
The Commission on the Status of Women, in its seventieth session, has outlined a comprehensive set of urgent actions required by 2030 to bolster access to justice for all women and girls. The seventieth session of the Commission on the Status of Women has taken place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and…
OPEN CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: Participation Days in Lithuania
OPEN CALL FOR PARTICIPANTSParticipation Days: Sustainable & Green Energy Kaunas, Lithuania | 14-16 May (plus travel days) Application Deadline: 25 March 2026 We are inviting young people aged 15–29 from Serbia, Greece, Slovenia, Lithuania, and Spain to apply for an international mobility event focusing on Sustainable and Green Energy. The Participation Days will explore how…
2nd edition of the Green Growth Awareness Days in Slovenia: Youth, Sustainability and Cinema under the European Green Deal
Ljubljana, 13 February 2026 – How can art and film inspire climate responsibility? How do our everyday actions shape the future of our planet? These were the central questions explored during the 2nd edition of the Green Growth Awareness Days in Slovenia, which brought together 130 young participants in Ljubljana. The event combined discussions on…
Local Event in Slovenia: “Knowledge of Students Today for Green Decisions Tomorrow”: Empowering Teachers for the Green Transition
9 February 2026 – As part of the Greenovate 2.0 project (Engaging Youth in a Digital Green Future 2.0, Erasmus+), a second local follow-up event was organised under the title “Knowledge of Students Today for Green Decisions Tomorrow.” The event brought together 25 secondary school teachers from across Slovenia to explore circular economy principles through…
Green Growth Awareness Days in Greece: Empowering Youth in Lemnos and Drama
As part of the project activities, Greek students in Λήμνος and Δράμα were informed about the Green Tourism Development programme. On Tuesday, 17 February, 22 students from the Vocational Upper Secondary School (EPAL) of Myrina participated in the activity entitled “Let’s Protect the Environment”. Furthermore, on Wednesday, 18 February, 67 students aged 17–18 from the…
Local Event in Slovenia: Circular Economy in Practice at Gimnazija Ledina
9 February 2026 – As part of the Greenovate 2.0 project (Engaging Youth in a Digital Green Future 2.0, Erasmus+) a local follow-up event was organised at Gimnazija Ledina in Ljubljana, bringing together 32 secondary school students to explore circular economy solutions in practice. The session has been co-hosted by representatives from AquafilSLO and Healthy…
Interview with Susana Román Pinilla, This Month’s #InTheSpotlight
Hi, I’m Susana and I’m 23 years old. Thanks to my degree in Social and Cultural Anthropology and my current Master’s degree in Gender and Equality, I am committed to building a more inclusive future. By having a sustainable mindset, advocating for community-focused changes and engaging in initiatives like Greenovate, my goal is to play…
Green Growth Awareness Days in Slovenia – Youth Engagement in the European Green Deal and green transition
3 February 2026 – As part of the project Greenovate “Engaging Youth in a Digital Green Future 2.0” (Erasmus+, KA3), the launch of Slovenian Green Growth Awareness Day was held during the national Eco-Quiz competition event for secondary and high schools. At the School Centre Slovenj Gradec, the event brought together 170 high schools students…
Readiness to change the habits – the importance of the small steps
The third event, „The Green Agenda and Youth Involvement – Initiatives for sustainable Future“, was held at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad within the campaign Green Grow Awareness Days and the project „Engaging Youth in a Digital Green Future 2.0“, Erasmus +, KA3. The aim of the event was to raise awareness…
Green Growth Awareness Days – lessons about sustainability and the power of the individual to change the world
On January 29, the Media Pont organization held a lecture at the “Mihajlo Pupin” High School of Electrical Engineering in Novi Sad, with the aim of introducing high school students to the concept of Green Growth Awareness Days, as an activity of the “Engaging Youth in a Digital Future 2.0” project. The project is implemented…
Open Call for Participants: Youth Training in Huelva, Spain
Engaging Youth in a Digital Green Future 2.0 Focus Theme: Digital Tools, Artificial Intelligence & Sustainability Organizer: Inercia Digital 📍 Huelva, Spain | 🗓 7–11 April 2026 (plus travel days) 📌 Application Deadline: 28 February 2026 🟢 About the Programme Are you a young person interested in digital innovation, artificial intelligence, and environmental sustainability?Would you…
Interview with Sismanidis Ioannis, This Month’s #InTheSpotlight
1. What do you consider to be the major problems currently faced by mountainous and forest areas due to tourism development? The problems that arise in the mountainous and forest areas of Greece as a result of uncontrolled or poorly planned tourism development are multifaceted and directly linked to the overloading/overuse of the ecosystems’ carrying…
Greenovate Local Events in Spain: Engaging Communities for a Digital and Green Future
As part of the EY-DGF 2.0 (Greenovate) project, Inercia Digital successfully organised three Local Events in Spain, reinforcing the project’s mission to engage young people and key stakeholders in discussions around sustainability, European green policies, and youth participation. These events, held in Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, and Huelva, brought together a total of 71…
Participation days Slovenia: Circular economy from insight to action
Ljubljana, 8–10 January 2026 From theory to practice, from knowledge to action – the Participation Days in Slovenia brought together 31 attendants, young people from five countries (Slovenia, Greece, Lithuania, Spain, and Serbia) and project partner representatives to explore how the circular economy can become a real driver of sustainable transformation. Over three intensive and…
Interview with Sonja Šara Aradi, This Month’s #InTheSpotlight
How do European green deal and digital initiatives ensure environmental equity, so that everyone benefits equally from the green transition? Ensuring environmental equity requires recognising that young people start from very different positions across Europe. Access to digital infrastructure, green education and decision-making spaces is not equal everywhere. European initiatives must therefore go beyond one-size-fits-all…
Interview with Leif Curdes, This month’s #InFocus
Culture and environmental protection go together very well You are a person interested in culture and environmental protection. How do you combine your interests? What is the way you put it together? Culture and environmental protection go together very well. In my eyes, you can´t have one of them without considering the other. You can, for…
Interview with Laurynas Virbickas, This Month’s #InTheSpotlight
In the rapidly evolving world of sustainability, green waste is no longer merely a by-product of our daily lives — it is a key resource shaping the future of circular economy innovation. This month, we speak with Laurynas Virbickas, an expert working at the intersection of green waste processing, composting technologies, and vocational training. His…
Green Grow Awareness Days: “Green Agenda and YouthEngagement – Initiatives for a Sustainable Future”
Novi Sad, 13 November — The first event titled “Green Agenda and Youth Engagement – Initiatives for a Sustainable Future” was held at Isidora Sekulić Grammar School in Novi Sad, as part of the Green Grow Awareness Days campaign within the project “Youth Engagement in the Digital Green Future 2.0” (Erasmus+, KA3). The introductory presentation…
Interview with Lucija Marovt, This Month’s #InTheSpotlight
Association DOVES – FEE SloveniaProgramme Eco-Schools | Greenovate Project Lead – Slovenia / National Coordinator for Young Reporters for the Environment & Eco-Campus | Circular Change Team Member In today’s sustainability landscape, education goes far beyond traditional knowledge. It’s about mindset, empowerment, and meaningful action. For over two decades, Lucija Marovt has been co-creating sustainability…
Open Call for Participants: Participation Days in Slovenia
Engaging Youth in a Digital Green Future 2.0 Focus Theme: Circular Economy and the European Green Deal📍 Ljubljana, Slovenia | 🗓 8–11 January 2026 (plus travel days) 📌 Application Deadline: 20 November 2025 🟢 About the Program 🧑🎓 Who Can Participate Participants must be: 🌀 🌟 Program Highlights Day 1: Welcome & Circular Visioning Day…
Participation Days in Serbia: Promoting Sustainable Agriculture for a Greener Future
Sremski Karlovci, Serbia, October 15-17, 2025 The MEDIA PONT organization hosted a training course in Sremski Karlovci focused on sustainable agriculture—an essential sector for meeting climate and environmental goals. Serbia, with its rich agricultural heritage, faces challenges such as soil degradation, inefficient water use, and the slow adoption of eco-friendly practices, which urgently need attention….
Participation Days in Greece: Engaging Youth in a Digital Green Future 2.0
Drama, Greece | 11–13 October 2025 From 11 to 13 October 2025, in the city of Drama organization “Innovating Activities in Education, Tourism, Health and Interculturality” (KDETYD) hosted the Participation Days in Greece — part of the European project “Engaging Youth in a Digital Green Future 2.0”, co-funded by the European Union. The three-day event…
Will the Green Deal deliver? What this week tells us about Europe’s climate future
#ThisWeekOnGreenovate ~10 min read The European Green Deal is the European Union’s most ambitious promise yet, a plan to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. That means rethinking how we produce food, generate energy, move goods, build cities, and trade with the world. It is not just a policy, it is a social…
Interview: Green Development In Tourism, This Month’s #InTheSpotlight
We are in Drama, a destination with natural and cultural treasures. Can you describe how the natural and cultural treasures of Drama (such as the Maara Cave, the springs of Agia Varvara, and the archaeological sites) can be utilized for the development of a sustainable tourism model? Drama has a unique set of natural and…
Methodology for Participation Days – Engaging Youth in a Digital Green Future 2.0
This program methodology for participation days is part of the “Engaging Youth in a Digital Green Future 2.0” project, funded by the European Union. It provides a structured and interactive approach to empower young people in shaping a greener, more sustainable future. This methodology is intended for the implementation of our trainings within the project….
Interview With Juan Pablo Castillo, This Month’s #InTheSpotlight
What initially inspired you to attend the participation days events? I see myself as a person who is conscious in the aspect of environmental awareness, andbecause of that, I want to do what is in my hand to change the world into a cleaner place, so every opportunity to learn about this is much appreciated….
Interview with Sanja Đorđević, this month’s #InTheSpotlight
What initially inspired you to report on environmental issues and climate change? I grew up in an environment where trash was thrown everywhere, even in ancient Roman artifacts. Nearby, a thermal power plant, a surface mine, and countless individual fire pits seriously impacted the health of our local community. My interest in a cleaner, healthier…
Deadline extended – Participation Days in Serbia and Greece
The deadline for our Participation days in Serbia and Greece has been extended! We are inviting young people aged 15–29 from Serbia, Greece, Slovenia, Lithuania, and Spain to apply for a unique international training courses focusing on sustainable agriculture, youth engagement, climate action, and sustainable tourism within the framework of the European Green Deal and…
Interview with Jacomine Hendrikse, board member of Platform Klimaat en Erfgoed, this month’s #In TheSpotlight
Platform Klimaat en Erfgoed (The Climate and Heritage platform) brings together various people, projects and companies within the heritage sector. The platform is for everyone who, professionally or as an interested party in their work, deals with the consequences of climate change on heritage. Jacomine Hendrikse, apart from being a board member of this platform…
Open call for Participants: Participation Days in Serbia
OPEN CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS for an international mobility “Participation days” Training Course: Sustainable Agriculture & Youth Participation 📍Sremski Karlovci, Serbia | 🗓️15–17 October 2025 + travel days Online event in September 2025Application Deadline: 10 June 2025 We are inviting young people aged 15–29 from Serbia, Greece, Slovenia, Lithuania, and Spain to apply for a unique international…
Open Call for Participants: Participation Days in Greece
Engaging Youth in a Digital Green Future 2.0 Focus Theme: Sustainable Tourism and the European Green Deal 📍 Drama, Greece | 🗓️ 11–13 October 2025 (plus travel days) About the Program Are you a young person passionate about climate action, sustainability, and the future of our planet? Do you want to contribute to shaping greener…
Interview with İdil Gaziulusoy, this month’s #InTheSpotlight
İdil Gaziulusoy is an Associate Professor at the Department of Design at the Aalto University in Finland and also the leader of NODUS Sustainable Design Research Group. She is a sustainability scientist and design researcher, whose work is concerned with socio-technical and socio-ecological systems with a particular focus on product-consumption systems. She is a global…
Interview with Javier García Gómez, this month’s #InTheSpotlight
In today’s world, sustainability is more than just a buzzword – it is a movement that touches every industry and sector. Javier García Gómez, a Primary Education Teacher and Coordinator of European Educational Projects at Inercia Digital, led the charge in making green jobs and sustainability accessible to students and professionals. Inercia Digital is a…
Interview with Layla Jusko, this month’s #InTheSpotlight
What inspired You to engage in these issues at the local level and later internationally? My motivation for engaging in climate action was sparked by a deep realization that climate change is not just an environmental concern—it is a humanitarian, economic, and security crisis that affects every aspect of our lives. We are already living…