In a world grappling with environmental challenges, initiatives that foster sustainable practices and empower individuals to embrace circular economy principles are crucial. One such initiative is the “Green Skills for Circular Economy” project, which won the Grundtvig Award 2023 in the category of transnational initiatives.

We are facing the pressing need to transition towards a more sustainable and climate-friendly society. Through partnerships with grassroots initiatives and social movements, the Tale project explores how transformative learning can be a catalyst for the green transition.

The month of September brings out a “back to school” mood among many of us. Perhaps you’re walking back into a classroom to teach a class. Maybe you’re dropping off your kids at school in the morning. There’s also a chance that you’re feeling inspired to get a pencil case yourself and start a new course as a learner. Find out more about EAEA’s training offer and the six new courses taking place in the upcoming months!

Three years into the European Education Area (EEA), it is time to take stock of what the EEA means for adult learning and education. EAEA has prepared a response to the European Commission’s call for evidence for the interim evaluation of the European Education Area.

TRANSVAL-EU is a ground-breaking European initiative that aims to contribute to a more constructive and reliable validation and guidance process to make the validation of transversal skills acquired through non-formal and informal learning (VNFIL) a reality.

The European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA) has taken a significant step towards promoting sustainability and social inclusion by joining the European Alliance for a Just Transition. The alliance, an informal group of organisations comprising civil society organisations, social and environmental movements, and political parties, aims to work collectively towards an immediate, bold, and transformative action for building a sustainable and safe future for all.

With multiple European policy initiatives addressing the need for green transition, what action is needed to make sure that the process is just and leaves nobody behind? A recent policy roundtable organised by EAEA and the Lifelong Learning Platform with participation of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU looked at the new roles of education and training – and the old concepts that we should revisit.

How can adult learning and education contribute to sustainable lifestyles and the green transition of our societies? The EAEA Annual Conference brought together a record number of participants interested in this topic.

EAEA welcomed thirteen new members at the General Assembly 6th of May in Zagreb, Croatia. The new members come from Italy, Armenia, Belgium, Romania, Kosovo, Cyprus, Wales UK, Hungary, Croatia, and Bulgaria.

At the General Assembly on 6 June in Zagreb, EAEA members elected a new Executive Board and President.