Erasmus+ KA1 eligible Lisbon, Portugal Small groups Certificate + Europass

Environmental education.Small actions. Big impact.

A practical Erasmus+ course in Lisbon to bring sustainability into your classroom. Leave with adaptable activities, teaching resources and an Environmental Action Plan for your school.

5 days25 hours€400Dates on request

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What teachers say

What participants say about this experience

Environmental Education course participants in Lisbon
The course was very interesting and inspiring, it changed my mindset not only as a teacher but as citizen. In addition, the teacher was very friendly and funny so the lessons were pleasant.
– Claudia Sánchez (Spain) ★★★★★
Environmental Education course participants in Lisbon
Every presentation was based on scientific information and Joana always gave reasons and explanations about it. We truly learnt a lot and we are so motivated to spread the seeds of change.
– Susana González (Spain) ★★★★★
Environmental Education course participants in Lisbon
I enjoyed a lot! I saw a lot of working behind every activity. Joana is not only a great professional but also an amazing educator.
– Iñaki Muniain (Spain) ★★★★★
Environmental Education course participants in Lisbon
I learned a lot of interesting things and also I met some amazing teachers. Thank you Joana for your passion about this matter. It is very contagious!
– Montserrat García (Spain) ★★★★★
Environmental Education course participants in Lisbon
The trainer is inspiring and the group of participants happened to have the will to participate full heart. It was all together a very good experience.
– Eleni Despotidou (Greece) ★★★★★
Environmental Education course participants in Lisbon
The experience was amazing! Lisbon is an amazing city to visit and all was perfect, from the scheduled activities to the free time we had to move around. I'd like to repeat the experience.
– Roberto Mosillo (Italy) ★★★★★

Want to bring environmental education to life, but don't know where to start?

You want your students to care about the planet. Finding time, reliable information and activities that fit your lessons can be the difficult part. Start with the resources and everyday situations already in your school.

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Your school has limited time or budget — and environmental challenges can feel too big to tackle.

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You're looking for clear, reliable information and activities that make sustainability easy to understand.

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You want to connect everyday choices with the curriculum and inspire students to take part.

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You want lasting changes in habits, not just another one-off awareness day.

It helps teachers move from "I would love to do this" to "I know exactly how to do this in my school."

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More than environmental awareness

Small everyday actions can create meaningful change across your school.

Help students understand their choices, use resources thoughtfully and take part in school life — with curiosity, creativity and no pressure to be perfect.

Educators together at the Environmental Education course
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Make sustainability understandable

Connect environmental challenges with the food, materials and everyday choices your students recognise.

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Rethink waste

Help students see how resources can stay in use through circular economy principles.

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Work with a small budget

Turn materials you already have into opportunities for creative, hands-on learning.

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Give students a voice

Involve students in choosing changes and taking responsibility for them.

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Connect with your curriculum

Bring sustainability into the subjects you already teach.

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Make planning easier

Use digital tools and AI to adapt activities to your students and resources.

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Build lasting habits

Start with manageable actions that students can repeat at school and at home.

The world needs millions of imperfect environmentalists taking small everyday actions.
Start with what you can do.

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A practical method

Not just a course. A methodology aligned with Erasmus+ priorities.

Learn through evidence, discussion, hands-on workshops and reflection. Each step helps you adapt what you discover to your students, curriculum and available resources.

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Start with evidence and questions

Discuss environmental information and connect it with situations your students encounter.

Explore
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Use the 6 R’s as a framework

Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot (compost) — explore choices throughout a product’s life.

Reflect
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Try activities before you teach them

Take part in creative reuse workshops, then adapt the activities to your subjects and age groups.

Practise
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Adapt with digital tools and AI

Work on lesson ideas, resources and ways to record your students’ learning.

Adapt
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Build your Environmental Action Plan

Choose achievable actions, connect them to learning goals and identify your next steps at school.

Plan
Supports Erasmus+ priorities: Environment & climate action Inclusion & diversity Digital transformation Democratic participation
Trusted by teachers across Europe

Cultivating Futures has supported teachers in bringing sustainability into schools.

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teachers supported across our training programmes
4.90/5
average course rating based on 146 participant evaluations
99,3%
of participants would recommend this course
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years of experience in sustainability education
Environmental education participants sharing their creative work
Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for

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Teachers from pre-primary, primary and secondary education

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Erasmus+ coordinators and school leaders

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Eco-school coordinators and sustainability teams

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Special education teachers and support staff

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Non-formal education professionals

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Educators interested in sustainability, outdoor learning and school innovation

No previous experience is needed. Participants are guided step by step, from the first idea to a practical implementation plan for their school.

Joana Conde
Meet your trainer

Joana Conde

Founder of Cultivating Futures and a specialist in sustainability education, school gardens and educational innovation.

With a background in Biology, teacher training and digital innovation, Joana has spent more than 8 years developing educational projects and supporting teachers.

She connects environmental science with everyday classroom questions, hands-on activities and digital tools you can use in your own teaching.

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5-day programme

What you'll experience in Lisbon

Five days and 25 hours of learning in English, combining workshops, group discussion and visits to local sustainability projects.

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Environmental Awareness & Everyday Choices

Explore evidence and everyday examples. Discuss environmental challenges, share school experiences and reflect on consumption habits.

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The 6 R’s, Circular Economy & Creative Reuse

Compare linear and circular economies, explore product life cycles and try low-budget upcycling activities using the 6 R’s framework.

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Learning Beyond the Classroom

Visit sustainability projects around Lisbon and explore outdoor activities. Discuss how local approaches to consumption and waste could inform your teaching.

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Your School Environmental Action Plan

Bring your learning together in a plan for your school. Use digital tools and AI to adapt activities and prepare your next steps.

Indicative 5-day programme. The order of activities and visits may vary with the group and local availability. For a six- or seven-day course, request a tailored programme and training hours for your preferred dates.

What you'll learn and take back to your school

Return with adaptable lesson plans, activity guides, planning templates and your own Environmental Action Plan — ready to put into practice at school.

Clear explanations: teach sustainability, circular economy and product life cycles through everyday examples.

Curriculum connections: use the 6 R’s to plan learning across subjects and age groups.

Activities you have tried: adapt low-budget creative reuse ideas to the materials available in your school.

Ways to involve students: help them identify an environmental issue and participate in decisions about it.

Your Environmental Action Plan: define realistic steps to reduce waste and rethink consumption at school.

Digital planning skills: adapt lessons, document activities and share your Erasmus+ learning with colleagues.

What's included

Everything for a complete experience

Your course fee includes the training and resources below, with access to tools and support after you return home.

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Full 5-day training

25 hours of sessions, workshops and outdoor activities in the core programme.

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Practical resources kit

Lesson plans, activity guides and planning templates ready to use in your school.

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AI tool — lifetime access

Keep using our AI tool to plan lessons — for example, adapting a reuse activity to your pupils’ age and available materials.

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Certificate + Europass

Certificate of Attendance and support completing your Europass Mobility document with your sending school.

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Teacher community

Lifetime access to our Erasmus+ teacher community to exchange ideas and stay connected with educators across Europe.

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Follow-up support

Guidance to adapt activities and put your Environmental Action Plan into practice, plus advice on Erasmus+ partnerships.

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The experience

More than a course. An experience.

Learn alongside educators from across Europe, with time to exchange experiences and explore Lisbon. Sessions take place at our Alvalade base and outdoors when the weather allows. Small groups leave room for your questions and school context.

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Coffee breaks during sessions at our training space to connect with educators from across Europe.

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Photographic coverage of the whole experience for your mobility.

Course participants visiting the Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon
Course participants visiting Lisbon
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Exclusive Lisbon recommendations and local tips from our team.

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An unforgettable Erasmus+ mobility in one of Europe's most inspiring cities.

Why Cultivating Futures

Practical, hands-on, and built for real school impact.

Our work connects environmental education with the realities of teaching: your curriculum, students, time and resources.

This course is developed in partnership with Associação Educativa para o Desenvolvimento da Criatividade (AEDC), a non-profit with more than 25 years of experience in teacher training in Portugal.

By joining, you also support our mission to help schools with fewer opportunities create and maintain gardens for sustainability education.

Environmental Education course participants with their certificates in Lisbon
Practical and hands-on
Delivered in small groups
Adapted to different school realities
Aligned with Erasmus+ priorities
Focused on long-term impact

Ready to turn small actions into big impact?

Bring your school’s questions to Lisbon. Return with activities, resources and an Environmental Action Plan to share with your colleagues and put into practice.

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Course fee

5-day core programme · Longer formats on request

5-day course · 25 hours€400
6-day course€480
7-day course€560

For six- and seven-day formats, request a tailored programme and training hours. Travel, accommodation and meals are not included. Erasmus+ funding may contribute to eligible costs, depending on your school’s approved project and grant conditions.

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We will contact you to discuss availability and next steps. Dates and places are confirmed separately.

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FAQ

Everything you need to know.

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No. The course is designed for beginners as well as educators with some experience. You will be guided step by step.
The course is delivered in English. If your group needs another language, tell us when you request dates so we can discuss the options.
Yes. You can enquire on your own or with colleagues. Tell us your preferred dates and number of participants so we can discuss a suitable group and availability.
No dates are confirmed at present. Send your preferred dates, course length and number of participants through the enquiry form. We will contact you to discuss availability and next steps. Your enquiry does not confirm a course date or place.
The programme shown here covers the five-day, 25-hour course. Longer formats are arranged on request. Tell us your preferred duration and learning goals, and request the proposed activities and training hours before deciding.
Yes. You will explore creative reuse and everyday changes using accessible materials, then adapt the ideas to your school’s resources.
No. Activities can connect science, maths, languages, arts, geography and citizenship, and can be adapted to different ages and educational settings.
The course is designed for teachers and school staff taking part in Erasmus+ KA1 mobility. Funding depends on your school’s approved project and grant conditions. Check with your Erasmus+ coordinator that the course and costs fit your mobility plan.
No. These costs are separate from the course fee. Erasmus+ funding may contribute to eligible travel and subsistence costs according to your school’s approved grant.
You will receive a Certificate of Attendance after the course. We also support completion of your Europass Mobility document in coordination with your sending school. Tell us about your school’s documentation requirements before the course.
Follow-up support helps you adapt activities and put your Environmental Action Plan into practice. You also keep lifetime access to our AI tool and teacher community. Email us with your support needs so we can clarify the follow-up format and duration before you book.
You try activities yourself, develop an Environmental Action Plan for your school and keep access to teaching resources, our AI tool and teacher community. Follow-up support helps you take the next steps after returning home.
Yes. We can discuss customised training for schools, municipalities, NGOs and educational organisations. Share your group size, learning goals, preferred dates and language when you enquire.