A message "Climate Education Coalition" is a European Union initiative that aims to mobilise the education community to achieve a climate-neutral and sustainable Union. The report provides scientific support for European policy-making.

Key aspects of the report:

• Goals and focus The coalition aims to expand, support and promote joint actions in five areas: teacher preparation, connecting education and science, developing green skills and competencies, raising awareness and changing behaviour. In 2024, the coalition focused on sustaining and engaging the community, providing a platform to connect people and knowledge, and connecting internal and external stakeholders.
• Community and engagement By the end of 2024, the coalition had over 9,000 members, including educators, professionals, students, and stakeholders. The community contributes ideas and activities in the field of climate education, with members organizing over 400 events. The coalition platform allows for profile creation, event management, topic sharing, comments, and partner search.
• Platform The platform serves as a bridge between digital interactions and quality content from community members. It offers tools for managing profiles, assigning permissions to users, and supporting collaboration through various features. The platform is constantly being improved based on feedback from members.
• Activities and initiatives Key activities include a call for inspiring green learning events, curation of climate education topics, job offers and mentoring. The coalition has participated in various events such as the European Youth Week and the EPALE conference. An important part is also supporting the GreenComp community, which focuses on developing competences for a sustainable future.
• Lesson summary It is important to build trust and experiment, actively engage stakeholders, synthesize knowledge, create action-oriented frameworks, and communicate transparently. Localizing and sharing good practices are key to building climate resilience.
• Future outlook In 2025, the coalition will focus on teacher training, green competence development, youth engagement, greening schools and climate action through education groups. The transition to new leadership within the European Commission is also an important aspect.

The report highlights the importance of a community-based approach and collaboration in addressing climate education challenges and promoting a sustainable future. Spring

Glossary of Key Terms

• Education for Climate Coalition: An initiative of the European Commission to mobilize the education community to achieve a climate-neutral and sustainable EU.
• European Education Area: An EU initiative to strengthen cooperation and mobility in education and training.
• European Green Deal: EU strategy to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
• GreenComp: The European Competence Framework for Sustainability, defining the competences needed to live and work in a sustainable world.
• Community of Practice: A group of people who share an interest in something they do and learn how to do it better through regular interaction.
• Sustainability: The ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
• Green Transition: Transition to a sustainable economy and society, focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment.
• Youth Climate Lab: A peer-learning world café where young people solve climate research questions with the help of experts.
• EducationForClimateTALKS: Monthly video expert testimonies and podcasts on the topic of education and climate.
• European Climate Pact: An EU initiative to engage people, communities and organisations in climate action.
• New European Bauhaus: An EU initiative to promote sustainable and inclusive housing and environmental solutions.