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03/02/2025

Do you know about the Whole System Mandala?

The Whole System Mandala represents the holistic approach of the ecovillage design, which aims to create sustainable communities that resort to local resources, minimise their environmental impact, and promote social cohesion. In this system, the following dimensions are balanced:

🌟Economic: addresses sustainable, local, ethical economics and business practices.
🌿 Ecological: covers regenerative practices in land utilisation, permaculture, and biodiversity.
🌍 Social: building resilient communities that foster inclusion, governance, and shared values.
📖 Cultural: to create a sense of identity and belonging, cultural heritage, education, and art are enhanced.

If you want to learn more about the these dimensions and how they relate to sustainability, don’t forget to check out the Ecoprise website https://ecoprise.eu/

16/01/2025

📖 In order to achieve sustainable development, cultural regeneration is crucial.

By enhancing local traditions that foster cultural identities and create more resilient communities, social cohesion and environmental governance are being fostered. This is where play a crucial role: they ensure a deep connection between nature and community by integrating traditional practices into daily life. The restoration of material heritage and cultural identity supports sustainable tourism and local economies. For these and many more reasons, cultural regeneration is one of the pillars described in our New Skillset for the Ecoprise Designer.



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13/01/2025

🌿💼 The hopes you all had a great start to 2025!
We expect this new year to lead to a greener, more sustainable future. For this reason, we continue to work on the promotion of a new entrepreneurial model that can contribute to local regenerative development 🌍✨
In 2025, let's continue to work together towards more sustainable business practices, creating networks of social entrepreneurs, and enhancing their skills towards a new professional role: the Ecoprise Designer.

09/01/2025

Learn how global trends like tech innovation and green transition will transform jobs, skills, and workforce strategies in The Future of Jobs Report 2025

29/12/2024

🌍 GreenSCENT Newsletter is here!

Discover the latest updates from our project and celebrate three transformative years of learning, collaboration, and growth. Together, we've developed tools and frameworks for accessible education, driving sustainable development forward.

💡 Read the full newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/95f6a91c2744/goodbye-2024?e=f9d07012c9

The paper "Learning accessibility and sustainability through immersive educational experiences: the CROMA-GreenSCENT methodology" introduces the CROMA-GreenSCENT methodology, a collaborative initiative blending accessibility, sustainability, and digital engagement to create inclusive environmental e...

24/12/2024

24/12/2024

✨Merry Eco-friendly Christmas! 🎅

13/12/2024

13/12/2024

13/12/2024

🌟 The Ecoprise Prototype is here!🌱

This innovative model integrates ecovillage design, permaculture, and circular economy principles to create community-focused enterprises designed for long-term sustainability.

💡 Key features of the Ecoprise Prototype:
✅ Promotes self-sufficiency and social value.
✅ Envisions multifunctional social enterprises.
✅ Fosters adaptable, sustainable management structures.
✅ Offers diverse services to empower thriving community enterprises.

📥 Download the full report to discover how this model paves the way for resilient and sustainable community enterprises! https://ecoprise.eu/results/

13/12/2024

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The PUMP-UP project is a European initiative co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme, bringing together 7 partners form 7 European countries. It aims to develop resources applicable to heating, ventilation and air conditioning sector across the European Union addressing common training needs. 🧐

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10/12/2024

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The was implemented during the Spring 2024 semester at SAEK Aigaleo, targeting students specializing in IT applications with . The pilot introduced the track, offering students hands-on experience in blockchain technology. The curriculum included critical skills like cryptography, smart contract development, coding (in Solidity), and distributed network engineering. Additionally, students engaged with frontend and backend development and the creation of decentralized application (dApp coding in Solidity).

The course was structured into the MOOC modules that combined video lectures, practical exercises, and case studies, with students expected to study key components like security and digital identity outside of class. Despite the significant time demands of over 40 hours per lecture, the first five modules of the developer track were successfully delivered. These modules covered topics ranging from blockchain basics to smart contracts and consensus protocols, providing students with a strong technical foundation.

Although the final goal of developing a fully was not achieved due to time constraints, students gained a deep understanding of fundamentals, and smart contract creation. The course's impact was positive, with most students appreciating its relevance to future job prospects. Certification exams were partially completed, with students participating in four out of eight modules due to the limited time available.

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09/12/2024

🌟 Skillset for the Ecoprise Designer 🌱

The Ecoprise initiative is paving the way for a new professional role—the Ecoprise Designer—dedicated to fostering sustainable enterprise development.

📖 Our latest report outlines the essential skills required to thrive in this transformative role:
✅ Green skills for sustainable practices.
✅ Entrepreneurial skills to drive impactful ventures.
✅ Digital skills for innovation and adaptability.
✅ Resilience skills to navigate challenges in dynamic environments.

📥 Download the full report to explore how these competencies will empower future ecopreneurs to build sustainable business models and support thriving communities.
https://ecoprise.eu/results/



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05/12/2024

05/12/2024

🌍 SWOT Analysis - Social Enterprises vs. Ecovillage Experiences. 🌱

We're excited to share the progress of Ecoprise, an innovative initiative merging sustainability and entrepreneurship to develop a new professional profile—the Ecoprise Designer.

Through this project, we’re creating a robust training program, blending academic and hands-on experiences to empower individuals to design and implement sustainable social enterprises. The goal? To bridge the gap between traditional business models and sustainable development, inspiring a new generation of ecopreneurs!

💡 One of our recent milestones is a SWOT Analysis comparing Social Enterprises with Ecovillage Experiences across our partnering countries. This in-depth analysis:
✅ Highlights key sustainability practices.
✅ Uncovers challenges and opportunities.
✅ Identifies essential skills for driving sustainable business innovation.
📥 Download the full SWOT Analysis to explore transferable practices and shape the sustainable businesses of tomorrow! https://ecoprise.eu/results/

Available in 8 languages

05/12/2024

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Ecoprise aims to promote a new entrepreneurial model and skillset for a new professional figure, the Ecoprise Designer, able to contribute to local regenerative development, promoting a harmonious coexistence between human life and nature within enterprises. 🌳👥

The consortium agreed on a skillset and fixed the proper EQF levels of all learning objectives. Additionally the work started on the training material as well as the assessment methodology and combination of theoretical and practical works, that need to be carried out by participants.

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