Improving the evidence base regarding the impact of sustainability and climate change education and related learning outcomes

Last updated: 17.7.2025
Grant

This Horizon Europe research and innovation grant aimed to significantly enhance the evidence base for the impact of sustainability and climate change education. The program's core objective was to foster a deeper understanding of effective learning interventions, improve methods for measuring their impact, and create stronger feedback loops for education policy-making to ensure relevance and effectiveness in advancing the green transition. It uniquely emphasized integrating Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) expertise to achieve meaningful societal impact.

Who is Funded for Sustainability and Climate Education Research

This funding program is designed for organizations and entities capable of undertaking robust research and innovation actions in the field of sustainability and climate change education. Geographically, it focuses on projects within EU Member States and Associated Countries, while also drawing insights from international best practices. The overarching goal is to strengthen the knowledge base that informs policy development and practical interventions for a climate-neutral and resilient society.

What Research and Innovations are Funded

This program supports research and innovation actions focused on developing and refining methods to assess the impact of sustainability and climate change education across various learning contexts. It covers the creation of new indicators and comprehensive assessment models, alongside practical case studies. The initiative is particularly interested in research that moves beyond traditional test-based assessments to capture novel educational concepts and competences crucial for fostering a green society.

Type and Scope of Funding for Climate Education

The program offers grant funding under the Horizon Europe Framework Programme. For this specific topic, the maximum available funding per project is 5,000,000 €.

Conditions and Requirements for Applicants

Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to comprehensive conditions outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. These include specific eligibility criteria, financial regulations, and rules for consortium formation, emphasizing collaborative efforts. Special considerations apply to entities from Hungary, subject to a Council Implementing Decision.

Application Process Overview

The application process for this call was conducted in a single stage and is now closed. Following the submission, evaluation results were anticipated to be communicated to applicants in July 2023.

This funding program is firmly rooted in the legal framework of Horizon Europe, the European Union's key funding program for research and innovation. It is governed by specific regulations and policies designed to ensure robust and transparent operation, with all official texts made accessible to the public.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

5,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

5,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

18.04.2023

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union

Sectors

Sectors:

Education and Vocational Training, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

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