CDCERT – Competence Development on Circular Economy and Regenerative Tourism
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Competence Development on Circular Economy and Regenerative Tourism was an Erasmus+ adult education mobility project designed to strengthen the competences of Mine Vaganti NGO staff in circular economy, regenerative tourism and Non-Formal Education (NFE). The project aimed to help educators and trainers better understand sustainable development approaches and integrate them into educational activities, while also raising awareness among local communities and tourism stakeholders. Through training courses and job-shadowing activities, participants developed practical knowledge, educational resources and new approaches to sustainability. The project also supported long-term cooperation with European organisations active in adult education, environmental sustainability and Erasmus+, creating a stronger basis for future exchanges and joint initiatives.
PROJECT DETAILS
Start Date: 01/08/2023 End Date: 31/01/2025
Project Reference: 2023-1-IT02-KA122-ADU-000134428
Programme: Erasmus+
Key Action / Call: Key Action 1 – Learning Mobility of Individuals / Call 2023
Action Type: KA122-ADU – Short-term projects for mobility of learners and staff in adult education
EU Contribution: €22,343.00
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
- Increase awareness and understanding among staff educators and trainers of circular economy, regenerative tourism concepts and the use of NFE methodologies as active educational tools.
- Provide educational resources and training programmes that help educators and trainers integrate circular economy and regenerative tourism concepts, improve communication and spread awareness.
- Establish long-term partnership mechanisms and regular exchanges of information and good practices with experienced European organisations working in Erasmus+ adult education.
TARGET GROUPS
- Mine Vaganti NGO staff, especially educators and trainers involved in adult education.
- Local communities and tourism stakeholders targeted by awareness-raising and sustainability-related educational activities.
- Adult groups, including disadvantaged and low-skilled adults, addressed through dissemination and environmental education activities.
PROJECT RESULTS
- Improved participants’ competences in developing environmental awareness initiatives for local and regional urban communities.
- Strengthened knowledge of circular economy and regenerative tourism as tools for more sustainable and resilient communities.
- Enhanced staff competences in Non-Formal Education, supporting the development of educational programmes on sustainability.
- Educational materials, thematic resources and workshop proposals were developed and shared within the organisation and used in training activities.
- Stronger cooperation with European organisations experienced in Erasmus+ and the project’s thematic areas, including regular communication, planned future exchanges and involvement in new Erasmus+ applications.
PROJECT CONSORTIUM
Coordinator:
- Mine Vaganti NGO [IT]
Partners:
- Associação Juvenil da Ilha Terceira [PT]
- Comparative Research Network e.V. [DE]
