Global Action Plan International
A Catalyst for Global Behaviour Change
We were hosted by GAP Ireland for oneweek in May 2018 to take part in a job shadowing. We visited local programmes in Ballymun, a suburb of Dublin, and participated in GAP IE activities such as Biodiveristy Week, where we joined in on a workshop with classes from a nearby girls’ primary school. The children …
One of GAP International’s member organisations, Cork Environmental Fund (CEF), offered us the chance to job shadow with them for six days in August of 2018. We had several meetings with local actors, social workers and public and private stakeholders to learn more on environmental issues and policies and deepen our skills in sustainability. Our …
In April of 2018, InEuropa staff were able to attend a course on “Education for sustainable development in the light of climate change: How to education students’ life skills and creativity in teaching and training for better classroom behaviour through indoor and outdoor activities.” Arranged by Dutch company Quarter Mediation, the course allowed InEuropa and …
In March of 2018, GAP UK hosted us for a week-long job shadowing. We were given the chance to participate directly in school programme workshops. We took part in internal meetings, briefings and project designs. The staff at GAP UK introduced us to their main programmes and their projects still in development, like making connections …
SUPER’s successes in providing learning opportunities for adult professionals have been astounding. You can hear all about it from some of SUPER’s past participants: What is The SUPER Project? The Skills Upshot Pro-Environment Education and Responsibility (SUPER) project is an endeavour to improve adult education by developing available learning opportunities in the areas of sustainability …
Below is the story of Irene, an Italian student who partnered with InEuropa to intern with Global Action Plan UK in the summer of 2018. “In July of 2018, I completed high school in Italy. Thanks to the GAP International member organisation InEuropa, I had the chance to go to London for a work experience …
Water Explorer encourages students aged 8-14 from 18-and-counting countries to take bold and powerful action to save our precious water through fun, interactive water-saving missions. Using our free online resources, thousands of schools from around the world have been taking part in water-saving challenges, such as: carrying out school water audits sharing water-saving advice with …
A 3 year partnership with E.ON saw teams of students and many excited E.ON volunteers leading energy and waste reduction projects in their schools and workplaces. The programme was nominated for 4 sustainability awards and engaged E.ON employees and schools across Spain, Italy, the UK and Hungary. Key achievements included: Reaching 1,000 students and employees …
Clearly Sustainable is a series of podcasts which explores the use of English language words and terms used when discussing sustainability. This series is not a dictionary but a spoken journey through how terms are used and some of the common misunderstandings and misuses of such terms. The series is less academic in style and …
What is Goals for Good? Goals for Good is an exciting new course that draws from research into positive psychology and sustainability to help young people live happier, healthier, and more planet friendly lifestyles. The course consists of a series of four, one-hour sessions to help participants to: Challenge traditional notions of success Explore the Five Ways to Wellbeing and …