Our SMALEI journey

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🌱 Key Takeaway:
SMALEI has shown that embedding sustainability in Adult Learning and Education (ALE) requires a structured yet flexible approach. Our work on policy recommendations and self-assessment tools has reinforced the need for institutions to integrate sustainability not just in curricula, but in governance and daily practices.

🏆 Most Significant Achievement:
The Policy Recommendations & Roadmap for Sustainability in ALE, led by TKNIKA, provide a concrete framework for policymakers and institutions to drive real change. This, along with the matrix, the self-assessment tool and the SMALEI Workbook, equips ALE institutions with practical steps toward sustainability. The workbook serves as a hands-on guide, helping institutions apply sustainability principles in their unique contexts. And the starting point is the SMALEI Sustainability Matrix 🙂

🚀 Future Opportunities:
SMALEI has created a foundation that can be expanded at regional, national, and European levels. Future initiatives could focus on fostering collaboration between ALE institutions and sustainability-focused industries and stakeholders to make learning even more impactful.

📢 Message to Future Participants & Stakeholders:
Sustainability in education is not a trend—it’s a necessity. Institutions must be proactive in embedding sustainability across all aspects of learning. The tools and insights from SMALEI are a great starting point, but lasting change requires ongoing commitment and collaboration. Start your own journey on the SMALEI Digital Academy