There are many ways to get involved and contribute to the Education for Climate community!
Connect with other members, take part in inspiring discussions and stay up to date with community activities by:
As you become more involved, you can take on a more active role and become a part of:
- the Advisory Group
- challenge facilitators
- peer reviewers
- country coordinator
- climate champion
- country groups
- Youth Climate Lab
- GreenComp Community.
We also value and celebrate the contributions of active community members.
Explore the different community badges and certificates available to recognise your participation and impact.
What can you become?
As a member of the Education for Climate community, you can take part in a wide range of activities, contribute your expertise, support other members and help shape the Coalition’s work.
Members can propose challenges through the Challenge Hub, share resources with the community and participate in activities organised by the Secretariat and community leaders. These opportunities allow members to contribute ideas, exchange knowledge, support collective action and strengthen climate education across different contexts.
The opportunities below highlight the specific roles, contributions and recognitions available within the community. Some reflect how you participate, while others recognise specific responsibilities, expertise or achievements.
Community structures
Community Co-Designer
A community member who contributed to the co-design and development of the Coalition.
Advisory Group Member
A community member who is/ was part of the Advisory Group providing guidance to the Education for Climate Secretariat.
Local facilitator
A community members who volunteers to guide and energise a group of peers, acting as a focal point of local community spaces.
Youth coordinator
A community member who volunteers to guide and energise a group of peers, acting as the focal point of the Youth Group.
EU Green Education Agora
A community member from within the Institutions collaborating with the Coalition.
Coalition Secretariat
The community managers from the European Commission responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of the Coalition.
Community connections
Community Companion
A community member who provides support and encouragement to others in the community, sharing the community spirit.
Gathering Participant
A community member who attends community gatherings, like Q&As or cafés for example.
Policy Forum Participant
A community member who participates in the annual green education policy & practice discussions and debates.
Policy Forum Panellist
A community member who is featuring as a panelist in the annual green education policy & practice discussions and debates.
Education for Climate Day Participant
A community member who participates in the annual community flagship gathering.
Education for Climate Day Panellist
A community member who is featuring as a panelist in the annual community flagship gathering.
Youth Climate Lab Participant
A community member who participates in activities related to youth-led climate action via the Coalition's Youth Climate Lab.
GreenComp Community Contributor
A community member who is involved in the GreenComp initiative, a coalition sub-community of people and organisations building on the European sustainability competence framework to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes to live, work and act sustainably.
Community Roles
Challenge Co-Facilitator
A community member who helps facilitate a community challenges.
Champion
A highly engaged member who takes an active role in promoting and supporting the Coalition’s mission.
Challenge Participant
A community member who participates in a community challenge.
Community Mentor
A community member who provides guidance and support to others in the community within a dedicated area (via shadowing for example).
Expert/Scientist
A community member who has dedicated expertise in a specific field and shares their knowledge with the community.
Peer Reviewer
A community member who provides feedback and constructive criticism on community projects and initiatives, particularly co-design outcomes.
Community information
Talk Interviewee
A community member who is interviewed for an Education for Climate TALK, providing inspirational testimony.
Spotlight member
A community member who is interviewed to highlight how they are strengthening climate education through creativity, collaboration and a commitment to bridging knowledge with action.
Community Praise
Highlights a community member's activity or content as cherished and as particularly valuable by the community.
Call Highlight
Highlights the selected projects of the annual call for inspirational green education projects across the EU-27.
Good Practice
Highlights a successful community initiative or practice that is shared with others as an example to follow.
