Global Action Plan International
A Catalyst for Global Behaviour Change
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By Barbara Grazzini On June 11th, GAP International hosted a Deep Dive event led by Marilyn Mehlmann, Charlotte Karlsson, and Olena Zarichna from Legacy17, who introduced us to the European project CLARITY, where they are partners. The event was very successful and actively involved 12 representatives from 8 GAPI member countries. The CLARITY project focuses …
From Mombasa to way beyond: Bricks, Stories and Local Roots to Build the Education of the FutureBy Barbara Grazzini and Carlos OppeBefore we delve into the Educator’s Conference in Mombasa, we wanted to describe the road that brought us there and also what we witnessed while we were there. Because those ten days in Kenya, …
On Thursday 21 May, Anikó from TVE Hungary led an engaging session on the issue of greenwashing with 12 participants from 10 different member organisations. Together, we explored how difficult it can be to recognise misleading sustainability claims and discussed the growing importance of transparency and accountability. Working in small groups, participants analysed products and reflected on how …
On 26 March 2026, members of the Global Action Plan International (GAP-I) network gathered online for a Deep Dive event on Stand Up for Europe! — an Erasmus+ project developing training tools to help young people and educators respond to antidemocratic slogans. The session brought together 16 active participants from 13 countries: Italy, Kenya, the UK, Spain, …
On Tuesday, 24 February, GAP-I members came together online for a Deep Dive session on chemicals in the household, facilitated by the Baltic Environmental Forum (BEF). During the session we learned that chemicals are everywhere in our daily lives. This can have negative effects on both our health and the planet. An important message from the session was that …
In the world of environmental advocacy, we often find ourselves drowning in a sea of data. We have the facts, the charts, and the urgency of the climate and biodiversity crises, yet the bridge between “information” and “action” can sometimes feel miles wide. On January 23rd, 16 members of the GAP International network from 12 different countries—stretching from the …
Despite the gloomy, foggy weather on 12–13 November, the GAPI face-to-face meeting in Budapest was incredibly cheerful and full of energy. Twelve GAPI member organisations were represented by 18 participants, and the Baltic Environmental Forum from Germany also joined us. The goal was to share the results of the joint Erasmus+ project Climate Action for …
Future in our hands: From Book to Movement The Future in Our Hands began as a book by Erik Dammann, published in 1972. Just two years later, Dammann stood before a crowd of 3,000 people—packed onto chairs, floors, and staircases—in Nadderudhallen. His book had sent shockwaves through the country. In it, he challenged the relentless …
GAP Ireland is an environmental charity empowering people to create lasting change through practical, purpose-driven programmes. From climate education to community gardens, we inspire everyday actions that reconnect us with nature and each other; growing a movement of people who care deeply, act wisely, and live gently. At GAP Ireland, we believe that big change …
Founded in 1996, GAP España’s mission continues to focus on improving people’s living conditions by reducing their impact on the environment. Most of the programmes delivered are based on GAP concepts such as empowerment and using digital platforms to deliver them. These programmes are designed by offering simple and uncomplicated information which in turn encourages …