CLIMA VERSE

23/09/2026

🌍 DID YOU KNOW?

Forests are natural climate defenders. 🌳

Trees absorb CO₂ from the atmosphere and store carbon in their trunks, roots and soil.

But a forest is more than trees — it is a connected ecosystem of plants, animals, soil, water and climate. 🌱🐦🦋💧

🌿 FORESTS HELP PROVIDE:

🍃 Cleaner air
🌳 Carbon storage
🦋 Richer biodiversity
💧 Healthier ecosystems

💡 THE FUN FACT

A tree doesn’t store carbon only in its trunk.
A significant amount of carbon is also stored below the ground — in its roots and the surrounding soil.

16/09/2026

🌍 LEARN. EXPLORE. ACT.

What if young people could experience climate change instead of simply reading about it?

CLIMAVERSE brings climate education into the Metaverse, creating immersive learning experiences where students can explore real-world environmental challenges, discover sustainable solutions and develop the skills they need for a greener future. 🌱🥽

💚 Develop green & digital skills
🌐 Explore immersive learning environments
🤝 Collaborate with peers across Europe
💡 Imagine and create sustainable solutions

Young ideas. Real change.

Follow CLIMAVERSE and join us as we explore new ways of learning for a more sustainable tomorrow! 🌍

08/09/2026

🌊 Do we really know what lies beneath the surface of our seas?

What does the seabed look like when it becomes filled not only with marine life, but also with the waste we leave behind?

Our children tried to show us how they see marine pollution through their young eyes. 💙

As part of the CLIMA-VERSE project, SIC Ljubljana organised the art workshop The Sea Through Children’s Eyes, bringing together 32 children and young people aged 2 to 18.

🎨 But there was a twist: waste became art.

Using discarded wood, cardboard, textile scraps, construction mesh, plastic, paper, sponges and natural materials collected along the seashore, the participants created their own powerful visions of marine life and pollution.

♻️ Materials that might otherwise have been thrown away were given a new life, a new purpose and a new message.

Through creativity, we encouraged even our youngest participants to think about one important question:

What kind of sea do we want to leave behind? 🌍🌊

26/08/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠! 🚀

𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 - our virtual space for exploring climate change, sustainability and the environmental challenges of our future - has moved to a new platform.

Step inside and discover the educational potential of the metaverse through an immersive 3D learning experience:
🎥 Explore interactive videos on climate and sustainability
🗺️ Discover immersive learning spaces
💬 Share your ideas, thoughts and feelings on our Storytelling Wall

Whether you're a teacher looking for innovative ways to bring climate education into the classroom or a student curious to explore new ways of learning, FutureClass is ready for you!

🌐 Update your bookmarks and jump in: https://metaverso.uptoearth.it/?room=lobby-1
Explore. Learn. Share. Imagine the future of education. 🌍

Immersive virtual classroom in the metaverse — lessons, collaboration and 3D interaction from browser, mobile and VR.

03/08/2026

Some places can't handle a crowd 🏖️

Peak-season crowds put real pressure on fragile ecosystems: coral reefs stressed by sunscreen runoff and anchors, mountain trails eroded by off-path foot traffic, small islands seeing their freshwater drop, heritage sites worn down by constant footfall.

The problem isn't tourism itself — it's concentration. These places recover on nature's timeline, not on a summer holiday schedule.

Small shifts help: travel shoulder season, spread out beyond the famous hotspots, stay on marked paths. 🌱"

30/06/2026

♻️ Can an old chair become a symbol of sustainability and creativity?

In the CLIMAVERSE project, students are discovering how design, circular economy and environmental awareness can come together through hands-on learning.

Our latest article explores how giving old chairs a second life becomes an opportunity to rethink waste, encourage creativity and inspire more sustainable lifestyles.

📖 Read the full story here:
https://www.climaverse-project.eu/2026/06/19/from-waste-to-design-giving-old-chairs-a-new-life/

💚 Every object has a story—and sometimes, it deserves a new chapter.

In the CLIMA-VERSE project, we do much more than create educational content and immersive experiences in the Metaverse. An equally important part of the project is raising students’ awareness of climate change and encouraging them to adopt more sustainable lifestyles. 

19/06/2026

Presentation of Project climaVERSE during an International Course

During the international course Digital Tools, Gamification and Artificial Intelligence, https://europe.ei.edu.pt Professor Rui Baltazar presented the main points of these project.

The participants had the opportunity to learn more about the objectives of the project, its main activities, and some of the results that are being developed. It was also a great moment to share ideas and show how this European project can contribute to innovation, education, and international cooperation.
The participants showed great interest in discovering more details about the project and the work already carried out by the partnership.

At the end of the presentation, all participants received the website and useful links where they can find more detailed information about the project and follow its future developments.

17/06/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗺𝘂𝘀+ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 CLIMA VERSE

During the Open Day at Escola Secundária Dr. José Afonso, the Erasmus+ project CLIMA VERSE was presented to the school community, highlighting its main objectives, activities and expected results.

The presentation was led by Rui Baltazar, who shared the key points of the project and explained the importance of these initiatives for students, teachers and the school.

This was another important moment to showcase the work being developed within European projects and to highlight the impact of Erasmus+ in promoting cooperation, sharing good practices and opening the school to Europe.

29/05/2026

𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗺𝘂𝘀+ 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!

Within the framework of the webinar "International Projects, Collaboration, and Professional Development"—held for students of the Master’s degrees in Teaching at the University of Lisbon, including future teachers from the Master in Informatics Teaching—the tremendous impact of Erasmus+ projects in transforming modern classrooms was put in the spotlight.

Rui Baltazar took the stage as one of the main speakers to deliver an insightful presentation on the Erasmus+ project, showcasing how participating in European initiatives can revolutionize pedagogical practices and strengthen teachers' professional identity.

These two presentations successfully took place on May 15th and May 26th, 2026. The conferences served as a prime space for sharing and critical reflection, demonstrating concrete examples of meaningfully integrating digital technologies into teaching, promoting cross-border mobility, and building essential global skills for today's schools.

A Distinguished Panel
The event also featured a highly valuable contribution from our colleague Rute Batista, Senior Professional Development Manager for the Support Services of the European School Education Platform and eTwinning, who was present to share her expert insights and extensive experience in teacher professional development on a European scale.

"𝘌𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝟤𝟣𝘴𝘵-𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘺 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴."

28/05/2026

❗Scientists say 2026 is continuing a global pattern of extreme climate conditions, including heatwaves, droughts, and large wildfire activity across multiple regions.

Across Europe, the situation is already being felt on the ground.

🌡️ Europe is getting “summer in spring” heatwaves
Right now, parts of Europe are experiencing record-breaking May temperatures above 35°C. At the same time, heat, dry conditions, and wildfire risk are increasingly occurring together, amplifying the impact across ecosystems and communities.

🌿 At CLIMA-VERSE project, we focus on turning these real-world climate realities into immersive learning experiences, helping students understand climate systems through interactive, technology-driven education.