Mediterranean Academy of Culture, Technology and Trade

03/09/2026

LIFENAT Interim Project Meeting in Leiria, Portugal! 🇵🇹

Today, the LIFENAT partners are meeting in Leiria for our Interim Project Meeting, an important opportunity to reflect on the work achieved so far and plan the next steps of the project together.

Today’s meeting marks an important step forward. Together, we are reviewing and finalising the LIFENAT Training Programme, planning the upcoming Pilot Training for educators, and defining the next steps for the development and testing of our Outdoor Learning Toolkit. 🌱📚

The meeting is also an opportunity to coordinate our upcoming dissemination activities and ensure that the work developed through the project can reach and support a wider community of educators and learners.

From research to practice, we continue working together towards a common goal: helping educators make outdoor learning more meaningful, inclusive, safe and connected to learning objectives.

A great day of collaboration, planning and shared ideas in Leiria!

Thank you to Agrupamento de Escolas D. Dinis for the warm hospitality, excellent coordination and inspiring environment.

https://www.mactt.eu/lifenat-project/
🤝 Mediterranean Academy of Culture, Technology and Trade 🇲🇹
🤝 St Edward's College, Malta 🇲🇹
🤝 Erasmus D. Dinis Agrupamento de Escolas D. Dinis 🇵🇹

Fondi.eu | EUPA Malta - Erasmus+ & European Solidarity Corps | MaltaGov | Erasmus+ | European Commission

01/08/2026

🚀 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 – 𝗦𝗘𝗔 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁
Are you an experienced professional in sustainable tourism, environmental management, education, communication, project management, or related fields?

The Sustainable Ecotourism Awareness Project is looking for qualified experts to contribute their knowledge and expertise to an international Erasmus+ initiative focused on promoting sustainable tourism, protecting coastal environments, and supporting resilient local communities.

This is an opportunity to collaborate with an international consortium, share your expertise, and help shape innovative solutions for a more sustainable future.

🔗 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆: https://www.mactt.eu/event/call-for-sea-sustainable-eco-tourism-awareness-project/

MACTT Educational Group Ltd invites self-employed consultants to submit their application for the provision of sustainability mentoring and green

20/07/2026

We are pleased to announce the relaunch of the 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆

This practice-oriented programme explores the intersection between psychology and the legal system, combining academic knowledge with professional experience in forensic psychology, child protection and correctional services.

The programme will be delivered by:
🔹 Marie Bajada
🔹 Steve Libreri
🔹 Kevin Sammut Henwood

Applications are open.
Find out more and apply:
https://www.mactt.eu/courses-list/award-in-legal-psychology-mactt/

The course Legal Psychology, prepares the trainee for psychology analysis acting on the main element of the phenomenon of juvenile delinquency.

06/07/2026

📡 Be part of the United Nations High-Level Political Forum! On July 10, Think Tank AlterContacts is hosting a Virtual Side Event to HLPF 2026. We invite you to join it!

Register here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/hpGeowWTRUadosjXeCyECg #/registration

There will be five working groups happening concurrently. Join the one about , if you are curious how and skills are built through real data and innovation labs, and how these technologies can make us more .

This working group will feature lessons learnt from GreenScope | EU-cofunded project under Erasmus+ KA220-HED.

The project will be represented by Elena Pavić is a geoinformatics specialist and a project manager at Algebra University in Zagreb, the university coordinating this project.

DATE: July 10, 2026
TIME: 17:00 - 18:15 CEST
LOCATION: Zoom 💻

🎓 All participants will receive a Certificate of Appreciation.

Consorzio Promos Ricerche (Italy)
GuestItaly (Italy)
Kapadokya Üniversitesi (Turkey)
Ahiler Kalkınma Ajansı (Turkey)
AlterContacts (Netherlands)
Mediterranean Academy of Culture, Technology and Trade (Malta)
Mediterranean Tourism Foundation (Malta)
Ole | Tecnología (Spain)

23/06/2026

Yesterday as MACTT we hosted NONFORMAL Multiplier Event – Malta, organised within the Erasmus+ project Non-formal Project – Non-formal education for functional literacy of the Youth.

The event brought together education professionals, stakeholders, youth workers and organisations interested in non-formal education, functional literacy, quality, recognition and lifelong learning pathways.

We were particularly honoured to welcome Kenneth Camilleri, Education Officer within the Accreditation Unit of the Directorate for Quality and Standards in Education (DQSE). His participation represented an important institutional contribution from Malta’s governmental framework for education quality and standards in relation to non-formal education.

The event also included the presentation of the NONFORMAL project by Caterina Passariello on behalf of MACTT, and a contribution by Dr. Lawrence Azzopardi, representing Malta Quality Education, on the role of quality and recognition in strengthening non-formal education pathways.

The session generated valuable exchanges of views, questions and reflections from participants, who appreciated the opportunity to discuss the role of non-formal education in supporting young people’s functional literacy and lifelong learning opportunities.

MACTT thanks all speakers, contributors and participants for their presence and active engagement.

Project website:
https://nonformal.ecorodopi.eu/


Sergio Passariello | Armando Littorino | David Ozi Borg | Gertrude BUTTIGIEG | Pauline Fenech | Daniela Mallia | Francesca Passariello | FABIANA PICA | Francesco Sacco | mirko vella

02/06/2026

🌍 Climate change is reshaping the way governments, businesses, and institutions operate worldwide.

Understanding the international climate framework is no longer a niche expertise it is a strategic advantage.

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📚 4 ECTS | MQF/EQF Level 6
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Whether you are a sustainability professional, policy maker, legal expert, public official, researcher, or ESG practitioner, this course will equip you with the knowledge needed to navigate today's rapidly evolving climate landscape.

The future belongs to those who understand the rules shaping the transition to a low-carbon economy.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.mactt.eu/courses-list/award_in_climate_regime/

27/05/2026

🌊 On May 21-22, 2026 the Project Consortium gathered in Naples, Italy 🇮🇹 for the 3rd Transnational Project Meeting. The project is moving forward with real momentum, especially in Work Package 2, where the Course on Green Tourism, Sustainable Management and Green Certification has already delivered impressive results.

✅ Compared to the originally planned 30 learners, the EU co-funded project Sustainable Ecotourism Awareness already trained over 100 representatives of tourism industry in Italy, Turkey and Malta, receiving very positive feedback from the participants.

Here's what else was discussed during the meeting:
✅ WP3 – Mentoring & consulting pathway
The partners aligned on the plan for building a structured support system for tourism SMEs seeking green certifications such as EU Ecolabel, ISO 14001 and GSTC.

✅ WP4 – AI platform
The consortium discussed the development of personalised, domain-specific learning journeys adapted to each learner’s language, sector and knowledge level.

✅ WP5 – Dissemination & stakeholder engagement
Achieving strong results already, with 500 LinkedIn followers, over 1,000 website visits, 1,100 newsletter reaches and more than 800 views on the course playlist in YouTube.

The meeting was collaborative, constructive and future-oriented — exactly the kind of partnership spirit that makes Erasmus+ KA220 cooperation so impactful.

A sincere thank you to all partners for their expertise, energy and commitment in Naples:
🇮🇹 Consorzio Promos Ricerche, Coordinator
🇮🇹 GuestItaly
🇹🇷 Ahiler Kalkınma Ajansı
🇹🇷 Kapadokya Üniversitesi
🇳🇱 AlterContacts
🇪🇸 Ole | Tecnología
🇲🇹 Mediterranean Academy of Culture, Technology and Trade
🇲🇹 Mediterranean Tourism Foundation

Together, we are helping tourism move towards greener, smarter and more sustainable practices across Europe.
That's what the Sustainable Ecotourism Awareness project is building. 🌿

👉 Follow this page to stay updated on our next milestones.
https://www.sustainable-ecotourism-awareness.eu/

14/05/2026

At the Mediterranean Academy of Culture, Technology and Trade, we believe that supporting educators is essential for making outdoor learning both meaningful and sustainable in early childhood education.

The findings emerging from the LIFENAT needs analysis confirm a strong interest among educators in nature-based learning approaches. Teachers recognise the positive impact of outdoor environments on children’s engagement, wellbeing, creativity, and social interaction.

At the same time, the research highlights the importance of providing educators with:

• practical and adaptable outdoor activities
• structured methodologies
• curriculum-linked guidance
• professional development opportunities

These insights are now guiding the next phase of the project, where the partnership will work on developing training resources and practical tools to support educators in implementing outdoor learning more confidently and effectively.

Through transnational cooperation, Lifenat: Little Footsteps IN NATure continues to promote innovative, inclusive, and wellbeing-oriented educational approaches for young learners.

27/03/2026

Sustainable Ecotourism Awareness at BMT - Borsa Mediterranea del Turismo Naples 2026

We are pleased to reshare this important milestone for the Sustainable Ecotourism Awareness project, presented at one of the key tourism events in the Mediterranean.

This participation reflects the ongoing joint efforts of the consortium to strengthen dialogue with industry stakeholders and to promote sustainable practices and green skills in the tourism sector, in line with the project objectives under Erasmus+ KA220-VET .

👏 Acknowledgement to all partners involved, and in particular to GuestItaly for supporting the connection with the local tourism ecosystem.

🌊 Sustainable Eco-tourism Awareness Project at the Borsa Mediterranea del Turismo 2026 | Naples, Italy

We are proud to share that the Sustainable Eco-tourism Awareness project was represented at the Borsa Mediterranea del Turismo (BMT), one of the most important trade fairs in the Mediterranean tourism sector, held in Naples from 12 to 14 March 2026.

On Saturday, 14 March, Prof. Roberto Micera (University of Basilicata) presented the SEA project in a dedicated talk titled "La sostenibilità per l'ospitalità e l'accoglienza turistica: Il Progetto SEA" as part of the workshop "Extra-alberghiero, le nuove norme che cambiano il settore" — a session focused on the evolving regulatory landscape for non-hotel accommodation.

This participation was made possible through the active engagement of Guestitaly APS, our Italian project partner based in Naples, whose deep connections with the local tourism business community continue to bring SEA's mission to where it matters most: the heart of the industry.

The project is committed to empowering tourism professionals, VET providers, and SMEs with the green skills and sustainability certifications needed to thrive in a fast-changing sector. Presentations at key industry events like the BMT are a vital part of our dissemination journey — bridging research, vocational training, and real-world tourism practice.

📌 Stay connected for more updates on our training resources, pilot activities across Italy, Turkey, and Malta, and our AI-powered e-learning platform currently in development.

🔗 Learn more about BMT Naples 2026: https://bmtnapoli.com/programma-2026/

The project Sustainable Eco-tourism Awareness is Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. The European Commission's support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents, which reflect the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

24/03/2026

At the Mediterranean Academy of Culture, Technology and Trade, we consider it essential to start from children’s perspectives when designing educational approaches.

The findings emerging from the Lifenat: Little Footsteps IN NATure project highlight a clear direction:
outdoor environments are naturally associated by children with exploration, interaction, and discovery.

These insights reinforce the importance of promoting learning models that go beyond traditional classroom settings, integrating nature-based experiences into early childhood education.

At the same time, the results underline a key challenge. Learning is still often perceived by children as something linked to indoor, structured activities. This confirms the need to support educators in bridging this gap through innovative and inclusive methodologies.

MACTT will continue contributing to the next phase of the project, focusing on the development and dissemination of approaches that connect:
• learning
• wellbeing
• environmental awareness

within meaningful outdoor experiences.

🤝 Mediterranean Academy of Culture, Technology and Trade (Malta)
🤝 St Edward's College, Malta
🤝 Erasmus D. Dinis Agrupamento de Escolas D. Dinis (Portugal)
Fondi.eu | EUPA Malta - Erasmus+ & European Solidarity Corps | MaltaGov | Erasmus+ | European Commission

Children’s voices matter when designing better learning environments.
Within the Lifenat: Little Footsteps IN NATure project, students aged 2–9 shared their thoughts about learning indoors and outdoors through surveys and focus groups.

The results show a clear trend:
children associate outdoor spaces with play, freedom, and discovery.

Many described activities such as running, climbing, exploring nature, or playing with friends as their favourite experiences. These environments support social interaction, curiosity, and movement. All essential elements of early childhood development.

At the same time, some children still associate “learning” mainly with classroom materials such as pencils or worksheets. This highlights an important opportunity: helping children recognise that learning can also happen through play, exploration, and interaction with nature.

These insights are helping the LIFENAT partnership design activities that connect learning, wellbeing, and outdoor experiences.
https://www.mactt.eu/lifenat-project/

🤝 Mediterranean Academy of Culture, Technology and Trade (Malta)
🤝 St Edward's College, Malta (Malta)
🤝 Erasmus D. Dinis Agrupamento de Escolas D. Dinis (Portugal)
Fondi.eu | EUPA Malta - Erasmus+ & European Solidarity Corps | MaltaGov | Erasmus+ | European Commission