GreenAca

Academy of Environmental Sustainability in Grassroots Sport

MAIN OBJECTIVE

GreenAca project has the main objective of establishing an Academy, composed of adapted digital tools and international live workshops, through which the staff of the grassroots sport organisations can develop knowledge and skills in the field of environmental sustainability to implement sport activities aimed at increasing environmental awareness in children and their families who live outside of the urban centers.

THE IMPACT

Sport Managers and Coaches develop skills and knowledge in the field of how grassroots sport can become a tool in the promotion of environmental sustainability adapting their sport activities addressed to children.

Grassroots Sport Organizations and their clubs get new educational tools in the field of sustainability.

Coordinator:

• CSIT

Partners:

• AiCS (Italy)
• TUL (Finland)
• UCEC (Spain)
• HLA (Croatia)
• Seeburg Castle University (Austria)
• Sport Camp (Greece)

GREENACA WORKSHOP IN LOUTRAKI 

One of the activities to discuss and promote the aforementioned toolkit was the GreenAca workshop, held by Seeburg Castle University professors. The workshop trained grassroots sports staff using digital tools and live sessions. Coaches and managers learned how to incorporate sustainability into sports activities, with a focus on children and families in rural settings. The workshop provided tips and best practices for participants to implement and share sustainable practices within their organizations.

Coaches who attended the workshop have created video messages to share their reflections and experiences. These videos capture their follow-up thoughts, emotions, key lessons learned, main highlights, and valuable takeaways from the workshop. See all videos.

MAIN DELIVERABLES*:

Multiplier Sport Events. Each partner organization has applied the knowledge gained during the project to their own events, integrating sustainable practices into real-world settings. They have also created videos documenting how these practices were implemented. Explore all the videos here to see sustainability in action. See all videos.

The GreenAca Report.  Highlights details about the project’s objectives, methodologies, activities, and key outcomes. By examining the implications of green sustainability in grassroots sport, this report not only highlights the achievements of the project but also provides a roadmap for future initiatives geared towards a more sustainable sporting environment in the European Union and beyond. 

GreenAca Guidelines.  Present a comprehensive toolkit for sports organizations, providing essential resources to implement green sports practices. It includes up-to-date regulations, carbon footprint calculation tools, practical tips, and insightful case studies. Covering various aspects of grassroots sports, the guidelines address key areas such as resource management, transportation, sustainable event planning, and more.

Find the full documents attached below.