Integrate sustainability & green education into teaching practice

Course outline

These Erasmus+ sustainability programmes help teachers and education professionals turn environmental awareness into practical learning and action.

Participants explore key themes in Education for Sustainable Development, including climate awareness, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the role education can play in creating more sustainable communities. Training focuses on practical approaches that can be adapted to different subjects, age groups and education settings.

Depending on the course, participants may work with project-based learning, CLIL, collaborative activities and real-world environmental themes to design engaging lessons and sustainability projects. Programmes also explore how educators can encourage learners to think critically, make informed choices and take meaningful action on environmental issues.

Participants leave with practical ideas, resources and strategies they can use to embed sustainability into teaching, curriculum development and wider institutional practice.

Learning outcomes

Participants will:

Understand key principles of Education for Sustainable Development
Explore the UN Sustainable Development Goals in an education context
Develop practical activities and projects around sustainability and climate awareness
Integrate green themes into teaching and curriculum planning
Encourage student participation, critical thinking and environmental responsibility
Exchange sustainability practices with educators from across Europe
Develop ideas that can support wider green initiatives within your institution
Educators exploring sustainability and green education during Erasmus training in Ireland

Who is this for?

Teachers, trainers, school leaders and education professionals who want practical ways to integrate sustainability, climate awareness and green education into teaching, learning and institutional practice.

What is included in this programme

Practical workshops, collaborative learning, sustainability frameworks, project development, cultural or educational activities, professional networking, course materials and certification. Specific content varies by training centre and course.

English level required

Participants should ideally have a minimum level of B1+ depending on the course focus.

Training centres offering Sustainability & Green Education courses

ATC Language Schools Bray centre overlooking the coast

ATC Language Schools

Iconic centres in Dublin and Bray, known for teacher training excellence, innovation, and strong Erasmus+ experience in education and methodology.
Atlas Language School Dublin building overlooking the Grand Canal in Portobello

Atlas Language School

Modern Dublin centre specialising in professional development, innovation, and personalised Erasmus+ programmes with strong academic support.
Cork city centre near Cork English College

Cork English College (CEC)

Family-run centre with 45+ years’ experience, offering personalised training, teacher development, and strong cultural immersion in Cork.
Emerald Cultural Institute in Dublin, offering Erasmus English training and professional development for education staff

Emerald Cultural Institute

Premium Dublin training centre specialising in executive education, teacher training, and high-quality professional Erasmus+ programmes.

What our training centres can offer you

Accredited Erasmus+ training with experienced international trainers
Accredited Erasmus+ training with experienced international trainers
Practical, hands-on professional development for immediate classroom impact
Practical, hands-on professional development for immediate classroom impact
Innovative teaching methods, digital tools, and collaborative learning
Innovative teaching methods, digital tools, and collaborative learning
Cultural immersion and networking with educators from across Europe
Cultural immersion and networking with educators from across Europe
Supportive learning environments in Ireland’s leading training centres
Supportive learning environments in Ireland’s leading training centres
Tailored programmes designed to meet Erasmus+ project objectives
Tailored programmes designed to meet Erasmus+ project objectives

Find the right sustainability course for your staff

Explore Erasmus+ training that helps educators bring sustainability, climate awareness and greener approaches into teaching and institutional practice.

Why cultural immersion in Ireland enhances Erasmus+ staff mobility

Professional development is enhanced through meaningful cultural experiences. Our Erasmus+ programmes combine structured training with opportunities to explore Ireland’s culture, education system, and professional networks.
Erasmus+ Ireland
Ha'penny Bridge over the River Liffey in Erasmus Dublin
Colourful pedestrian street in Cork city centre
Participants benefit from cultural learning experiences, educational visits, professional networking, collaborative group activities and authentic Irish learning environments