Popularising environmental communication through online learning and virtual mobility

The project aimed to develop an interdisciplinary regional online programme in environmental communication that connects ecology, communications, journalism and research.

The project “Popularising environmental communication through online learning and virtual mobility” aimed to advance environmental communication as an interdisciplinary field in the Western Balkans and Croatia.

Environmental communication was not sufficiently represented in existing educational programmes in the region in a way that connects ecology, communications, journalism and research. The project therefore introduced an innovative approach through a regional online programme and opportunities for virtual mobility.

The project developed a six-month specialisation for representatives of the civil sector, researchers, lecturers at educational institutions, employees of public institutions and the business sector, journalists and others who want to learn and develop in environmental communication.

The project included training of trainers, curriculum development, online educational materials, a learning game and a guide to environmental communication. In addition, online courses and a hackathon were held, in which participants developed campaigns to tackle environmental problems in the region.

The project strengthened the knowledge and expertise of participants from the region, so that through their work they can contribute to changing attitudes, behaviour and public awareness of environmental issues. It also contributed to a greater understanding of the importance of environmental communication in different sectors and opened a new field for research, education and professional development in the region.