Programme
Courses & Labs
The Green Wave's Summer School
Duration: 6 hours
Morning Sessions start at 9 a.m.
Duration: 3hours
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Climate Change: Understanding the Basics
- Greenhouse Gases and Human Activities: Causes and Effects
- The Science Behind Climate Change: Physical Processes Explained
- Case Studies: Analyzing Climate Change Data and Trends
Duration: 3 hours
Topics Covered:
- Environmental Impacts: Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Habitats
- Societal Impacts: Human Health, Agriculture, and Food Security
- Rising Sea Levels: Coastal Communities and Infrastructure
- Extreme Weather Events: Challenges and Resilience Strategies
Duration: 3 hours
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Green Development
- Sustainable Energy Systems
- Sustainable Urban Planning and Design
- Circular Economy and Resource Management
Duration: 3 hours
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to the Water Cycle
- Water Resources and Access
- Sustainable Water Management Practices
- Policy and Governance in Water Management
Duration: 3 hours
Topics Covered:
- Mitigation Techniques: Renewable Energy and Carbon Capture
- Adaptation Strategies: Infrastructure Resilience and Urban Planning
- Sustainable Agriculture and Land Use Practices
- Policy Frameworks and International Cooperation
Duration: 3 hours
Topics Covered:
- Understanding of EU Policies
- EU Development Policy
- EU Environmental Policy
- EU Educational Policy
- EU and International Cooperation
Duration: 6 hours
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to EU function system
- EU functions and policies.
- The rise of the EU environmental policy.
Duration: 6 hours
Topics Covered:
- EU climate goals, the European Green Deal and the adoption of the European Climate Law Sustainable Energy Systems
- The strategy to shape global actions for climate change.
Duration: 6 hours
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Green Development
- Sustainable Energy Systems
- Sustainable Urban Planning and Design
- Circular Economy and Resource Management
Duration: 3 hours
Topics Covered:
- The evolution of the European Policy on Education, Training and LLL, within the framework of the EU2020 Strategy
- Employment in Europe and a critical overview of the aforementioned EU Strategy
- Reduction of youth unemployment and the development of related skills and qualifications through Education, VET and Lifelong Learning
Duration: 3 hours
Topics Covered:
- The ongoing transformation in the Labour Market.
- An overview of the dominant trends in the Labour Market.
- The, existing and potential, role of Education and LLL in employability and social inclusion.
Duration: 3 hours
Topics Covered:
- The impact of the ongoing climate crisis in a series of policy domains, including Society and Education.
- A new trend is rising
- The key green skills and attempts answer in a crucial question: How can we develop actual green skills, via education, school and daily educational practices?
Duration: 3 hours
Topics Covered:
- Sources of search for calls for proposals for project financing
- Finalization of the main idea and background of the proposal. Formulation of individual goals.
- Organization and management of the submitted proposal.
- Completion of proposal submission forms. Points to be evaluated. Publicity and dissemination of results.
- Establishment of a budget
- Submit a proposal
Duration: 6 hours
Topics Covered:
- Pilot good practice proposal that adequately meets the requirements of the call for funding proposal in a European program. Presentation of a rejected proposal.
- Preparation of a proposal plan by the participants.
- Assessment of knowledge and skills.
- Conclusions
- Case Studies
- Next Steps for participants
- Building international cooperation
- Debate
- Evaluation
- Closing Ceremony
- Certificates
Outdoor Activities – Cultural Visits Duration: 11 hours
- Meteora - Kalampaka Trip: Explore the breathtaking monasteries perched atop towering rock formations, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
These trips offer a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural and cultural beauty of Greece, making your summer school experience truly unforgettable.
Outdoor Activities – Cultural Visits Duration: 11 hours
- Mount Athos Cruise: Enjoy a scenic boat tour around the majestic Mount Athos, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
These trips offer a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural and cultural beauty of Greece, making your summer school experience truly unforgettable.
Duration: 4 hours
Peer to peer learning / Self-training
Objective: Analyze real-world climate change data to interpret trends and patterns.
Materials Needed:
- Access to climate data sources (e.g., NASA's Climate Change website, NOAA Climate Data Online)
- Computers with spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets)
- Graphing tools or software
Procedure:
- Introduce trainees to various climate data sources and how to navigate them.
- Guide trainees in selecting a specific climate variable (e.g., temperature, precipitation) and a geographic region of interest.
- Have trainees download relevant data sets and import them into a spreadsheet.
- Instruct trainees to analyze the data, calculate averages, and identify trends over time.
- Encourage trainees to create graphs and visualizations to present their findings.
- Facilitate a discussion where trainees interpret the data and discuss the implications of their findings on climate change.
Outcome: Trainees will gain practical experience in accessing and analyzing climate data, enhancing their understanding of climate change dynamics.
Objective: Explore water conservation techniques through a hands-on experiment.
Materials Needed:
- Measuring cups or containers
- Water source
- Various household items (e.g., low-flow showerhead, faucet aerator, drip irrigation system)
- Timer or stopwatch
Procedure:
- Introduce trainees to different water conservation techniques and their effectiveness.
- Divide trainees into groups and assign each group a specific conservation technique to test.
- Provide materials and instructions for setting up the experiment.
- Have trainees measure and record water usage with and without the conservation device over a set period.
- Guide trainees in analyzing the data and calculating water savings.
- Facilitate a discussion where trainees compare results, discuss the benefits of water conservation, and brainstorm additional conservation strategies.
Outcome: Trainees will gain practical experience in conducting experiments to quantify water savings and understand the importance of water conservation.
Objective: Simulate international negotiations and decision-making processes related to water governance.
Materials Needed:
- Background information on water governance issues (e.g., transboundary water conflicts, access to clean drinking water)
- Role-play materials (e.g., country profiles, negotiation scenarios)
- Classroom space for group discussions and presentations
Procedure:
- Assign trainees roles representing different countries or stakeholders involved in water governance issues.
- Provide background information on the assigned roles and the specific water-related challenges they face.
- Facilitate negotiations and discussions among the trainees, simulating real-world diplomatic interactions.
- Encourage trainees to develop proposals, negotiate agreements, and present their positions to the class.
- Debrief the simulation and discuss the outcomes, challenges, and potential solutions to the water governance issues.
Outcome: Trainees will develop negotiation and critical thinking skills while gaining insight into the complexities of international water governance.
Objective: Create educational materials on climate change for use in the classroom.
Materials Needed:
- Computers with design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Canva)
- Access to research materials on climate change topics
- Art and craft supplies (optional)
Procedure:
- Introduce trainees to different types of educational materials (e.g., posters, infographics, lesson plans) used to teach about climate change.
- Assign trainees to small groups and provide them with specific climate change topics to focus on.
- Instruct trainees to conduct research on their assigned topic and brainstorm creative ways to present the information.
- Guide trainees in designing their educational materials using digital tools or traditional art supplies.
- Have trainees present their materials to the class and explain their design choices.
- Facilitate a discussion where trainees provide feedback on each other's work and discuss the effectiveness of different educational approaches.
Outcome: Trainees will develop communication and design skills while creating engaging educational materials to raise awareness about climate change.
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Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.