The 4R philosophy (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink) applied to sustainable fashion is at the core of the RfG project, targeted towards youth and teachers.

• A key milestone was the teacher training in Barcelona (June 26–28, 2024), where educators from Italy, Spain, Denmark, Poland and Greece tested RfG tools and materials.

• The training focused on sustainable fashion, body image issues, lesson plan design and preparations for the school pilot phase.

• This was preceded by the 3rd International Partners’ Meeting, which aligned progress and next steps.

• Core outputs include the RfG Lesson Plans Package, the Teachers’ Training Toolbox and a Multimedia Hub with digital, open-access resources.

• Partners are finalizing inspirational podcasts, a teachers’ manual, videos and content for the Teacher’s Corner.

• Upcoming: national online teacher workshops (autumn 2024) and broader piloting of the RfG educational model in schools.

The newsletter introduces the finalized DigiTech Guide, a practical tool for NGOs, associations and social enterprises to measure and reduce their climate footprint.

• The guide supports leadership with KPIs, reporting tools and strategies to become effective “Climate Heroes,” from cutting emissions to promoting sustainable practices and advocacy.

• During the 4th transnational meeting, partners agreed on priorities such as finalizing interviews with green entrepreneurs and uploading resources to the IO3 platform.

• Each partner will contribute 10 resources (5 in English and 5 in their native language) on sustainability, digitalization and climate action.

• The consortium stressed the importance of collaboration and collective action to strengthen outreach and impact.

• Future steps include preparing the final project report, organizing national dissemination events and ensuring long-term use of the project’s tools and outcomes.

The GRECO (Green Economy Career Orientation) project continues advancing youth training for green careers, with its Green Workforce Adaptation (GWfA) Methodology now finalized.

• This methodology helps participants apply knowledge in real-world contexts by assessing local green job markets, identifying key competencies, and tackling workforce challenges.

• From March 17–20, 2025, partners met in Patras, Greece for the first Learning and Teaching Training Activity (LTTA) and the third Transnational Project Meeting (TPM).

• Twelve selected youth workers from the partner countries received intensive GWfA training and designed local project implementation plans.

• A new piloting phase of the 40-hour online training was launched, accessible via SALTO Youth, with an introductory webinar on April 29, 2025.

• To ensure inclusivity, translations of the training content are being prepared in multiple languages.

• Each youth worker will conduct desk research and interviews with green job providers, supported by their organizations.

• Dissemination will include national events in each partner country and a final meeting in Kragujevac, Serbia to reflect on results and plan closure steps.

• The project’s overarching objective remains to empower youth workers and young people with tools, skills and strategies for meaningful careers in the green economy.

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