ECO-SAGA project

Prios International: Thank you for hosting this transnational project meeting with a comfortable venue, strict agenda and lots of good vibes - the project is already in it's second year and we are happy to continue working with you and Szkoła Podstawowa im. Jana Pawła II w Lubiszynie, Agrupamento de Escolas General Serpa Pinto and 51 СУ „Елисавета Багряна”

The European Commission has announced a major overhaul of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for 2028–2034, marking a bold shift toward sustainability and resilience in Europe’s farms.

Under the new proposal, farmers will move from ticking boxes to proving real environmental results with payments directly tied to protecting soil, water, and biodiversity. A new farm stewardship model will replace the older rules, giving countries flexibility while demanding actual accountability

This is a redefinition of Europe’s relationship with the land. From greener fields to smarter food systems, the CAP aims to power innovation, training, and knowledge-sharing across the sector

For educators and schools, it’s a moment to connect the dots: how climate, food, and learning intertwine and how classrooms can inspire the next generation of sustainable thinkers. 🌍
This direction indirectly supports initiatives like the ECO‑SAGA project, which empowers youth and educational communities to engage in sustainable food systems and living and environmental leadership.

Read more: European Commission - Future CAP Proposal

An Eco Club is a group of students working together to make their school more environmentally friendly. Whether it's organizing recycling programs, planting trees, reducing waste, or raising awareness, these clubs create real, positive change in the school community.

💡 How to Start One?

Find Like-Minded Students: Start with a few people who care about the environment and generally seem like they enjoy ecology, sustainability, recycling or even just biology.

Choose a Focus: Decide what matters most to your group. Maybe it's clean-ups in the area, composting and recycling campaigns in school, reducing plastic in the daily lives of students, etc.

Plan Activities: Begin with simple projects, maybe a diy composting bin, creation of an information poster campaign or just a collective lesson-discussion.

Involve the Entire School: Get support from other teachers and talk to school staff for collaboration.

🌟 Why It’s Worth It:

You Learn by Doing – You’ll build teamwork, leadership, and practical skills while making a difference.

You Change Your Space – A cleaner, greener school boosts pride and makes everyone feel more connected.

You Understand the Issues – Being part of a club helps you see how small actions can impact big global problems.

💚 Why does it matter for everyone - the entire school and outer community:
This is a movement. Even students who aren't in the club benefit from the changes. Eco Clubs show that caring for the planet is important, and they help build a school culture where sustainability is something we all take seriously and proudly. By having such a club everyone sees that people care about the issues with the environment, motivating them to care as well.
Give it a go - no matter if you're a student or teacher😽

🌏The ECO-SAGA Journey Continues - and You’re Invited!

The ECO-SAGA project is gaining momentum, and we’re thrilled to share highlights from our recent 2nd Transnational Project Meeting (TPM) in the heart of Poland 🇵🇱 – the charming countryside village of Lubiszyn, hosted by our incredible local partners. A serene setting, full of greenery and warmth, was the perfect backdrop for our collaborative exchange.

What did we work on?

At this TPM, we rolled up our sleeves and made meaningful progress on several key elements of the project:

🔔 Designing and refining the student-led eco-workshops – the heart of our mission
🔔 Shaping the ideas of our toolkit and guidelines to support educators and learners
🔔 Finalizing the EcoDigital Educator Curriculum, having all necessary topics in mind
🔔 Coordinating the development of learning modules for maximum impact
🔔 Reviewing our website goals and mapping the road ahead for our online hub
🔔 Amplifying our dissemination strategy to engage more communities and eco-champions

💬 The meeting helped us clear the air on key issues and refocus our shared vision. The clarity, trust, and teamwork that emerged are already driving stronger collaboration across all partners.

🏫 During our stay, we also visited the Municipal School in Lubiszyn, where we witnessed sustainable practices that truly walk the talk. We left inspired.

💡 Curious about how we plan, travel, and collaborate across borders? Want to know what it's really like to work on projects like this one?
Also listen to the ECO-SAGA podcast, you can find it in the previous post and on the website.

The website is here: https://ecosaga.eu/

🌱 We know you care about a greener future.
So instead of writing a long post about why it matters...
🎧 Just come listen to it!

Our brand-new podcast Eco-saga stories is live with its first-ever episode, and it’s all about small actions, big impact, and rethinking our relationship with the planet.

💚 Ready to get inspired?
👉 Tune in here: https://ecosaga.eu/

🤫Sneak Peek: The ECO-SAGA Curriculum is Coming!🤫

Ready to take your classroom on a journey through real-world sustainability?

Our project team is currently working on developing the complete curriculum and modules' structure for the EcoDigital Educator self-paced learning program. We are still at the very beginning and we will discuss more on our next TPM which is very soon, just this month, in Szkoła Podstawowa im. Jana Pawła II w Lubiszynie 🌱📚

Here’s a glimpse of the topics we will cover in the to-be made program:
📖 Climate Awareness Through Real-World Stories
⚡ Exploring Clean Energy for a Sustainable Future
♻️ Guiding Students in Sustainable Resource Use
🦋 Bringing Biodiversity and Ecosystems into the Classroom
💧 Water Conservation and Management for a Greener Society

Each module will be packed with hands-on activities, interactive elements and practical strategies to bring climate education to life in your classroom while learning to use digital tools to help tailor education to gen Alpha's needs📱

You can check out how our modules are planned. We truly can't wait until you see them in the future ❤

📢 Stay tuned!

What if we told you that plants don’t need soil to grow? Hydroponics is a revolutionary method of farming where plants grow in a nutrient-rich water solution instead of soil. This technique is changing the way we think about agriculture, offering a sustainable, space-saving, and tech-driven solution to food production. 🌿
How Does Hydroponics Work?
Instead of relying on soil to deliver nutrients, hydroponic systems use alternative growing mediums such as:
🔹Water (Deep Water Culture - roots are fully submerged)
🔹Coconut fiber (organic, sustainable, and moisture-retaining)
🔹Rockwool (a mineral fiber that provides excellent aeration)
🔹Clay pebbles & Perlite (lightweight, absorbent, and reusable)
Why is Hydroponics Important?
🌍 Saves up to 90% more water than traditional farming
🌆 Can be done anywhere - from small urban spaces to deserts
🚜 Faster plant growth and higher yields
🌱 Reduces pesticide use, making food healthier and more eco-friendly
💡 Integrates technology - with automated watering, LED lighting, and sensors to monitor growth

Hydroponics in the Classroom: A Hands-on Sustainability Lesson
Imagine building a small hydroponic system with your students! This topic is a perfect blend of science, technology, sustainability, and problem-solving. You can explore:
🔬 Biology & plant nutrition - How do plants absorb nutrients without soil?
💡 Engineering & design thinking - Can students build their own simple hydroponic system?
📊 Technology & monitoring - How do sensors and automation help farming?
🌍 Environmental science - How can hydroponics help fight food insecurity and climate change?

📚 Classroom Challenge:
Encourage students to design a hydroponic farm for their home. Could they grow food in an urban environment? How can this DIY project be presented with digital tools?

💬 Drop a 🌿 in the comments if you want to see more about hydroponics in our website! Tag a teacher who might want to try it!

🚨⚠️ EXCITING NEWS! ⚠️🚨
Our green resource center is now live!
Check it out and enrich yourself with the following topics:

- Eco-games
- Eco- friendly living practices
- Teaching sustainable energy and water conservation
- Sustainable consumption and waste management

Every language has it's own unique resources so if you are more than the average curious- we dare you to explore all of them!

In an era of environmental challenges, empowering young minds with the skills and knowledge to lead sustainable initiatives is critical. The ECO-SAGA project aims to do just that by integrating environmental education with digital innovation. WE focuse on equipping students with the necessary tools to become environmental leaders and proactive agents of change in their communities. 📈

✍️ECO-SAGA adopts a holistic approach that combines digital literacy with environmental awareness. The project fosters leadership by providing students with the opportunity to take part in student-led environmental workshops, encouraging them to devise solutions for real-world sustainability challenges. These initiatives nurture creativity, problem-solving, and leadership skills essential for addressing environmental concerns.

🌟The project is structured around several key components designed to empower students and teachers alike:
-Green Innovators' Kit
-Eco-Digital Educator Program:
-EcoSphere Connect Platform:
-Green Pulse Survey:

ECO-SAGA believes that students should not only learn about sustainability but also take an active role in shaping their future. The project fosters leadership by:
-Encouraging students to take ownership of environmental projects.
-Providing mentorship and support to develop innovative green solutions.
-Engaging students in collaborative activities that promote teamwork and responsibility.

🎾Through partnerships with schools across Bulgaria, Norway, Poland, and Portugal, ECO-SAGA creates a network of young green leaders who exchange ideas and collaborate on cross-border sustainability initiatives. This international perspective allows students to understand global environmental challenges and contribute solutions on a wider scale.

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We’re thrilled to share the launch of our innovative project ECO-SAGA „Sustainable Actions for Generation Alpha: Empowering Tomorrow's Change Makers“ with project number 2024-1-BG01-KA220-SCH-000255481, focused on environmental education and sustainability for our future generation Alpha!
☘ Over two dynamic days, our international team came together to set the stage for impactful collaboration. On the 25th and 26th of November we kick-started the project in Sofia by meeting in the school building of our coordinators (51 School “Elisaveta Bagryana”).
We’re proud to collaborate with an exceptional team of partners like 51 СУ „Елисавета Багряна” (51 School "Elisaveta Bagryana"), Szkoła Podstawowa im. Jana Pawła II w Lubiszynie, Agrupamento de Escolas General Serpa Pinto, Prios, and ValueMe each bringing unique expertise to make our project successful.
In this first team meeting we:
✅ Finalized project management frameworks, including budgets, agreements, and reporting processes.
✅ Discussed plans for the guide to facilitating more student-led environmental workshops in schools and the "Eco-Digital Educator" teacher training program.
✅ Outlined the development of the "EcoSphere Connect" – a dynamic platform for educators and students designed for sharing and exploring environmental projects and resources.
✅ Defined strategies for dissemination, piloting results, and expanding project impact.
✅ Established clear deadlines and task distribution to ensure smooth implementation across all work packages.
This meeting marks a significant step towards achieving our shared goals. Stay tuned to understand more about our ideas and achievements as we advance this important initiative!
This project is funded with the support of the European Commission.