Green IT Your Work

Green IT Your Work – Project Summary

The Green IT Your Work project launched with its kick-off meeting in Sinaia, Romania, on February 27th–28th 2023. Representatives from Romania, Spain, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Croatia, Italy, and Ireland participated. The project aims to:

Facilitate youth debates on the European Digital Age, highlighting the role of young people in the green transition.
Promote green jobs to help develop greener European cities.

Project Meetings & Key Activities

Alicante, Spain – 10th–11th May 2023
The second project meeting took place in Alicante, with ongoing efforts to achieve the project’s objectives. The delegation visited the Hogar Provincial composting centre, which operates a pilot community composting plant. They also toured Casa Tápena in Onil, learning about environmental education and leveraging nature as an educational resource.

Agia, Greece – 29th August 2023
The third meeting, hosted in Agia, included a visit to JOIST Innovation Park in Larissa. This park fosters a hybrid ecosystem connecting physical and digital realms, science and entrepreneurship, and diverse audiences. The park supports innovation in eHealth, EduTech, AgriTech, and eTourism through inclusive, collaborative practices.

Larnaca, Cyprus – December 2023
At the fourth meeting in Larnaca, partners reaffirmed their commitment to the core project goals of youth engagement and green job promotion.

Fingal, Ireland – 6th–7th March 2024
Fingal County Council hosted the fifth international meeting during Local Enterprise Week under the theme “It’s Time For Green Start.” Attendees participated in events including:

A site visit to Techcrete, which targets net-zero emissions by 2030.
A presentation by Foróige Balbriggan on its pioneering Technology Hub.
Insights on Fingal’s sustainable initiatives, including the Green Schools Programme.
Student-led business presentations from Ardgillan Community College.
A workshop in Balbriggan’s Warehouse and a visit to Cliff Farm in Howth, featuring the Conservation Grazing Project led by Hans Visser and Melissa Jeuken.

Balbriggan Green it Your Work

Balbriggan Green it Your Work Event Description

Balbriggan Green it Your Work Agenda

Kočevje, Slovenia – May 2024
This meeting focused on Green Portals for Youth. Delegates met at the Kočevsko Institute and visited a local Gymnasium, where students presented their ‘ITS-GRETA’ project. They also explored the Organic Farm Kocjančič in Gotenica, discussing sustainable practices and challenges in organic farming.

Pregrada, Croatia – 24th–27th September 2024
Under Work Package 7: Green Transition Needs Synergy, the network met in Pregrada. Activities included:

Eco-initiatives at local kindergarten Dječji vrtić "Naša radost."
A cultural exploration at the Muzej grada Pregrade.
Youth engagement insights from the Savjet mladih Grada Pregrade.
Visits to a recycling yard project, an ecological pool construction site, and the TRAGEC family farm for a closer look at sustainable agriculture.

Pordenone, Italy – 19th–21st November 2024
The final 2024 meeting, focused on Work Package 8: Be Decent Green, was hosted by Ubik Art. Highlights included:

Discussions on green hospitality and social sustainability via initiatives like gluo.org.
Accessibility improvements at the Museum of Natural History.
A visit to the Noncello Cooperative, founded by the city’s Mental Health Centre to promote social integration and community impact through innovative services and projects.