Welcome to the Education for Climate Day 2025!

This year, we invite you to focus on how formal and informal educational institutions, digital learning platforms and community-based initiatives can equip us with the necessary skills to build a climate-ready society. Special attention will be given to the EU Preparedness Union Strategy, exploring how its principles can inform and inspire educational approaches across Europe in the face of climate change.

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Welcome & Opening Speech

Start the Education for Climate Day with a warm welcome and an introduction to this year’s theme, 'Learning to Prepare'. This session sets the stage for a full day of ideas, inspiration and community-driven action in climate education.

Global Lessons for European Learning

How can global climate policy commitments and practices shape European education? This roundtable explores how to translate international frameworks and agreements into practical, resilience-building strategies for education and training systems around Europe.

Community Action for Future-Ready Learners

From classrooms to communities, this session dives into how local actors can work together to help learners build the skills they need to navigate climate disruptions and uncertainty from an early age.

Youth Climate LAB Action Outlook

Celebrate the latest outcomes from the Youth Climate LAB 2025, including an action package focused on traditional ecological knowledge. This session highlights youth-led ideas for embedding climate resilience into education.

Green Education Projects: Schools as Living Labs

Explore three winning projects from the 2025 Annual Call that turn schools into living labs for sustainability. This session will showcase how educational spaces can become active hubs for environmental awareness and green practices.

Green Education Projects: GreenComp meets STEM

Discover three 2025 Annual Call-winning projects that combine GreenComp and STEM education. This session will present how green competencies can be embedded into science and technology education to foster future-ready learning.

Green Education Projects: Citizenship Education

Learn how three selected projects from the 2025 Annual Call are helping learners become engaged citizens. This session promotes active citizenship and climate responsibility as key ingredients in shaping sustainable communities.