Summary:

EcoMinds supports the EU Green Deal’s goal of a fair green transition by focusing on youth engagement and education. Recognizing that the success of environmentally friendly workplace practices depends heavily on employees' eco-conscious behavior, the project aims to raise climate change awareness and equip young people with the skills, knowledge, and tools needed for a future shaped by climate policies. Its main instrument is a mobile game designed to teach youth how to reduce their environmental impact and prepare for climate-adapted professional life. Expected outcomes include mapping youth readiness for climate-related changes, compiling best practices for green workplaces, and boosting employability and social entrepreneurship. The project aligns with EU and Erasmus+ priorities, contributing to sustainability, digital innovation, and social inclusion.

Objectives:

The objectives of the project are to: - Raise climate change awareness among youth - Equip them with appropriate tools, knowledge, competences, and skills for a professional future life shaped with the new climate change policies - Improve their employability - Promote social entrepreneurship

Target Groups:

TG1: Young people (aged 16-30) including immigrants and youth with fewer opportunities
TG2: Youth workers, teachers, educators, and adult trainers
TG3: Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and educational institutions, local authorities, governmental bodies, and policy makers

Results:

Project is expected to have the following outcomes and results:
- Mapping youths' knowledge and skills to adapt to the climate risk-related changes in their lives including their professional life in partner countries.
- A collection of best practices of greener ways in professional life for adaptation and contribution to climate change.
- Development of the Mobile Game to educate youth to live more sustainably and contribute – both in their personal and professional life – to the green transition.

Mobile Game:

EcoMinds is an interactive “tycoon-lite” simulation game designed to raise awareness about sustainability and the green transition. Players take on the role of managing an office, making decisions on energy, water, waste, and transportation while balancing budget, employee satisfaction, and environmental impact. Through short, engaging gameplay cycles (5 weeks), the game demonstrates how everyday choices shape both professional life and the future of work.
By combining learning with play, EcoMinds helps young people develop practical understanding of clean energy, resource efficiency, and sustainable decision-making.