The aim of this module is to provide VET teachers with a foundational understanding of the Anthropocene and how humanity's actions have accelerated the climate crisis. 

This module examines pathways toward sustainability, linking core concepts such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Anthropocene, and climate change.

Through an interdisciplinary approach and the study of real-world examples, participants will explore the critical importance of climate action in the context of the current environmental crisis. This module emphasizes the interconnectedness of global challenges, highlighting how addressing the climate crisis can pave the way for a sustainable future.

The aim of this Food System Sustainability (Module 2) is to equip VET teachers with comprehensive knowledge and practical tools essential for understanding the crucial role of food within the ecological transition, highlighting the nexus between food systems and the climate crisis. 

The fundative premise is that sustainable food systems are indispensable in both mitigating and adapting to climate change while aligning with the SDGs. 

Through an interdisciplinary and multi-stakeholders approach, real-world examples and case studies, the course navigates the complexities of food systems development and transformation, tackling also the state of the art of the EU agri-food policies and the role of each one of us.

This module focuses on the concept of the Ecological Footprint as a means to measure human impact on the planet and to foster sustainable decision-making. Through exploring key ideas such as Overshoot and the Ecological Footprint, VET teachers will develop key insights into the ways human activities, especially within food systems, influence environmental impact and resource consumption.

The module includes practical tools like the Personal Ecological Footprint Calculator, emphasising how individual and collective food choices impact ecological sustainability. Using this hands-on tool, teachers will be equipped to inspire discussions with students on actions that support a sustainable future, while examining how the EU addresses its own Food Footprint as a case study.

In this module, VET teachers will explore innovative approaches to education through gamification and non-formal learning methods. By understanding and applying concepts like Design Thinking, Edutainment, and Game-Based Learning, teachers can enhance student engagement and foster more impactful learning experiences.

Beginning with the fundamentals of Non-Formal Education and experiential learning theories, the module introduces teachers to the principles of Design Thinking and how to integrate Edutainment into educational projects that address social issues like climate change. Participants will also delve into Game-Based Learning and Gamification, learning to distinguish between the two and utilize online tools to create interactive content. Finally, the module culminates with a hands-on exploration of the Escape Room methodology, equipping teachers with strategies to design activities that encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and deeper engagement with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).