While sustainability is a cross-cutting issue for education, some special features offered by our companies and educational institutions have been selected to be showcased here. The support and solutions provided help create a sustainable future for the education sector and societies.
Environmental education takes environment and nature to classrooms and outdoors providing learners with enlightening reflections about the connection between people and the rest of the environment. Environmental education can be taught as subject of its on, or it can be incorporated to any class as a cross-cutting theme.
EduCluster Finland has developed and delivered environmental education both as a subject in their schools and other curriculum projects, but also in terms of teacher training related to the implementation of it as a subject. They have also numerous training programmes related to supporting the understanding of UN SDG’s. As an organization developing schools themeselves, they have actively been engaged in the design and construction of school and educational institutional buildings both in Finland and abroad.
Otava’s Do Your Best! Sustainability workbook is designed for learning about the environment, your relationship with nature, well-being and a sustainable future. Active, enquiry-based and experimental observations of nature and being in nature support an understanding of the necessity of nature and a respect for life on earth. The surrounding environment provides a safe, easily approachable place for learning and experiencing, where the basics of sustainable development can be observed and studied. The material includes also a teacher's guide. Learn more about the books at: https://learning.otava.fi/oppimateriaalit/primary-school/do-your-best-sustainability/
High-quality expertise is a key to successful and effective green transition. Finnish education institutions provide a huge variety of courses, programs and full degrees on topics critical to developing climate smart, resilient and sustainable societies. Many of the training packages can be tailored to the specific needs of the operating environment and taught on site in your preferred location or on-line.
EduExcellence offers trainings related to Smart Agriculture & Water, Urban farming, Ecosystem building and management, entrepreneurship and many other topics.
Haaga-Helia offers comprehensive training and education programs aimed at developing green transition experts. These programs focus on sustainability, environmental awareness, and the skills required to lead eco-friendly initiatives in various sectors. Their curriculum emphasizes sustainable business practices, renewable energy, and environmental responsibility, preparing professionals to tackle the challenges of climate change and resource management.
Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) provides curriculum development on sustainability, along with training for teachers and authorities, to equip learners with labor-market relevant sustainability skills, supporting green transformation and the creation of green jobs. Ranked 14th among over 1,000 universities worldwide in the GreenMetric World University Rankings, HAMK is committed to becoming a carbon-neutral university by 2030. HAMK has developed extensive expertise in the bio-economy sectors, encompassing agriculture, horticulture, and forestry, with a strong emphasis on smart solutions for Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA). As a key focus of HAMK’s research and education strategy, these smart solutions are designed to tackle the pressing global challenge of feeding a growing population while ensuring environmental sustainability. The principles of the circular economy are applied across fields, including construction, transportation, and the clothing industry.
Institute of Bioeconomy of Jamk University of Applied Sciences offers comprehensive services to support the training and education of green transition experts. JAMK’s consulting services focus on education curricula, qualifications of technical educators, advanced pedagogy, and modern learning environments. Additionally, the Institute of Bioeconomy provides technological services for the bioeconomy industry. JAMK also offers Skills Up Training, with tailor-made programs for industry professionals, including intensive courses and thematic study visits to Finland, focused on bioeconomy and sustainability.
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences offers a diverse selection of programs and expertise in green transition, such as water treatment, waste management, urban farming, electrical engineering and smart automation, smart cities and buildings, information technology equipping students with the skills needed to tackle green transition challenges. Through partnerships in education and innovation, tailored capacity-building programs and consultancy, as well as research and development cooperation, they channel this expertise through degrees and qualifications as well as tailored solutions and consultancy.
University of Eastern Finland UEF offers a diverse range of university-level trainings grounded in the latest research. UEF’s multidisciplinary solutions seamlessly blend academic expertise, research-based knowledge, and cutting-edge pedagogy to provide you with an unparalleled learning experience.
University of Turku provides professional training and consultancy services for the experts working for sustainable green transition. Trainings improve participants competencies and capacity to tackle the global challenges related to for example climate change and different urban risks to ensure resilient societal development. Duration of the training can be from couple of days till couple of weeks and it can be conducted online, onsite or hybrid.
Modern and sustainable school buildings provide healthier learning environments, consume less energy, produce lower carbon emissions and minimize setup and maintenance costs compared to traditional school infrastructure. Several Finnish companies help you choose sustainable paths in school building design and construction.
EduExcellence Ltd provides support for designing modern and smart school buildings, including solutions for energy efficiency, geothermal heating and cooling, smart building automation, simulation and measurement, and digital twins.
FGES offers school concepts and guidelines for modern school buildings. They provide comprehensive guidelines for designing and setting up modern school buildings with a focus on sustainability. FGES’s approach minimizes carbon emissions and energy consumption, while also reducing setup and maintenance costs. These guidelines incorporate the latest in eco-friendly architecture and efficient resource use to ensure long-term sustainability.
Haaga-Helia collaborates with partners to design educational facilities that promote sustainability. These modern school buildings are energy-efficient, with lower carbon emissions and reduced setup and maintenance costs, creating an environmentally responsible learning environment.
ISKU supports green transition through innovative furniture. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ISKU’s furniture solutions contribute to creating sustainable learning environments. These spaces promote environmental awareness, encourage responsible use of resources, and support schools in fostering sustainable practices for students and staff alike.
Polar Partners provides holistic school building upgrades from green design, material solutions, construction management, combined with educational enhancements.
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set targets for sustainable development globally. By integrating the SDGs into curriculum and educational targets, sustainability can be promoted throughout societies. Several Finnish organizations have tailored offering to help you integrate the SDGs into your educational programs.
Polar Partners provides curriculum development and teacher training programs to support integration of the Finnish 7 transversal skills, which are based on UN SDGs.
FGES offers professional development programmes that equip teachers with the knowledge and skills to integrate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their classrooms. By focusing on environmental awareness, responsible citizenship, and sustainable practices, teachers become advocates for the green transition, fostering a mindset of sustainability in the next generation. Through FGES’s engaging literacy and numeracy materials and activities, students learn about environmental responsibility, climate action, and social equity, developing both academic proficiency and a strong sense of global citizenship.
Haaga-Helia offers teacher training programs designed to integrate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into everyday education. These programs equip educators with the skills and understanding needed to foster sustainable mindsets in their students, encouraging responsible citizenship and environmental stewardship.
Visit Edu Finn wants to empower you with competences necessary to implement education for global citizenship based on the principles of sustainability. Visit Edu Finn also introduces you to future studies and future thinking, teach you how to create alternative futures, provide practical ways to deal with difficult environmental problems with children and young people, help reduce climate anxiety and accelerate peer learning in multicultural context.
eMathStudio provides teacher training and math skills, which are needed to understand environmental education, green transition and SDGs.
OEP offers programs for TVET teachers' professional development on UN SDGs and understanding the UN SDGs and their integration in TVET, including teacher's perspective and qualification frameworks.
