Multiplier Event at IHF Premises, Brussels

Read in Event Report Date: September 8, 2024 Venue: IHF Premises, Brussels On September 8, 2024, IHF hosted an inspiring Multiplier Event at its premises in Brussels, bringing together 10 enthusiastic young children and 3 dedicated teachers facilitating the event. The session aimed to pilot and showcase the interactive tools developed through the HEAT project, […]

HEATWAVES Project Showcased at Open EARTH 2 Conference in Crete

The HEATWAVES project, an Erasmus+ initiative addressing climate education, was featured at the Open EARTH 2 Conference on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation. Held from November 26-28, 2024, in Rethymnon, Crete, the conference was organized within the framework of the LIFE ClimaMED project, focusing on innovative strategies for mitigating climate change impacts in the Mediterranean […]

Master’s Thesis Highlights the Educational Impact of HEATWAVES Project

The HEATWAVES project, part of the Erasmus+ KA2 initiative, has once again demonstrated its profound impact on climate education, serving as the foundation for a highly praised master’s thesis defense. Held online via the National Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), the thesis titled “Identifying and Modifying Primary School Students’ Ideas About Confronting Urban Heatwaves as […]

HEATWAVES Featured at Researchers’ Night 2024

The HEATWAVES project took center stage at this year’s Researchers’ Night 2024, hosted by the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) on September 27. This annual celebration of science and innovation connects research with the wider community. The 2024 event featured interactive exhibits, workshops, and activities from research institutions, schools, and public stakeholders, fostering collaboration […]

HEATWAVES Project Presented at EUROGEO Conference in Porto

The HEATWAVES project, an Erasmus+ initiative focused on advancing climate education, took center stage at the EUROGEO Conference “Compromised Geography: Spreading A New World”, held on May 30-31, 2024, in Porto. The event brought together geographers, educators, and researchers to tackle critical environmental and educational challenges, providing an ideal platform for showcasing HEATWAVES’ innovative contributions. […]

HEATWAVES Project Showcased at the 4th ESERA SIG4 Mini Conference in Valencia

The HEATWAVES project, a groundbreaking initiative co-financed by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Commission, was highlighted at the 4th ESERA SIG4 Science | Environment | Health Mini Conference in Valencia. This event brought together experts to explore the intersection of science, environment, and health in education, offering an ideal platform to showcase the project’s […]

HEATWAVES: Workshops empowering educators and future teachers

The HEATWAVES project continues to ignite passion for climate education, with two recent workshops leaving a lasting impact. Developed as part of the dissemination activities of the Erasmus project HEAT WAVES, these workshops were designed to promote the project’s curriculum and foster engagement with key stakeholders. Workshop 1: master’s degree programme in didactics and public […]

HEAT WAVES releases comprehensive Inventory of climate change education literature and standards

The HEATWAVES project, a pioneering initiative co-funded by the Erasmus Programme of the European Commission, proudly announces the completion of its exhaustive Inventory of literature, national and international standards, reports, and books focusing on teaching climate change. The consortium undertook a meticulous research process to compile a comprehensive repository of resources related to climate change […]

HEATWAVES project: new insights on Heatwaves and Urban Design

The Erasmus+ HEATWAVES project, a collaborative effort co-funded by the European Commission, and aimed at revolutionising climate education, reveals pivotal insights from a technical research endeavour focused on identifying urban characteristics vulnerable to heatwaves and proposing innovative solutions for urban heat mitigation. The HEATWAVES consortium, comprising partners from Belgium, Greece, Italy, and Romania, spearheaded an […]