module 1: theory
Module 1: Theory and Background – Discovering Europe through Green Glasses
Learning Journeys – funded by the European Union
When and how can social tipping points lead to sustainable transformation in communities? What roles do storytelling and citizen participation play? This module
introduces key concepts and background knowledge for the program. Participation is possible in person or online. All interested participants will be informed about the schedule.
What to expect:
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Keynote on the EU-funded Learning Journey project
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Overview of the 3 planned travel destinations
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How it all began: Book presentation “Today is Monday” – Discovering Europe through Green Glasses
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Countries:
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Sweden (Malmö, Lund) – April
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Spain (Manón, Galicia) – August
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Italy (Palermo, Sicily) – November
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Open questions and wishes regarding the travel program
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Costs: EU co-funded – strongly reduced rates
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Travel: Eco-friendly by train/ferry; one overnight stay on the way there and back
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Group size: Max. 12 participants per trip; inclusive
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Language: German during travel; English or local language during excursions and workshops. Multilingual interpreter on site.
Social Tipping-Points
Soocial Tipping Points (as opposed to physical ones) are moments when small changes trigger major societal shifts. The project “Social Tipping Points” explores how targeted small actions can spark broader social transformation.
Costs
The prrogram helps adults explore new approaches to sustainability in local communities. The goal: discovering projects where small actions spark big changes – so-called social tipping points. These Learning Journeys inspire participants to start their own sustainable initiatives, such as climate-friendly events, CO₂ tracking, or storytelling. Participants experience how civic engagement can grow – and how diversity becomes a strength.
Sustainability
The focus is on sustainable transformation of communities from the ground up – bottom-up! The EU supports this project through Erasmus+ as it shares knowledge and methods that promote sustainable development. International exchange empowers local actors – also personally
Focus
The Learning Journeys focus on sustainable transformation – highlighting social tipping points and the power of storytelling. In Sweden, the theme is sustainable consumption, including workshops at a university conference in Lund. In northern Spain, the focus is on rural development and permaculture. In Sicily, we explore places revitalized through new uses – such as a monastery and a community kitchen in a “1-euro house.”
Story-Telling
How can success stories inspire people to support sustainability? How does storytelling become a tool for change? How can we include marginalized groups and promote equal opportunities? These questions are explored through the project – with a deliberately diverse group of participants.
Results
Participants learn how to spark sustainable change in their communities and use their strengths for greater impact. The journeys encourage new partnerships and networks, and inspire ideas for climate-friendly events and storytelling. Intercultural encounters promote inclusion, tolerance, and openness – foundations for a diverse and sustainable society.
Experience
The focus of the journey is sustainability, sustainable development and storytelling. Please share your personal commitment to sustainability and sustainable development. We’d also like to know how much experience you already have with storytelling.
Expectations
To make the journey enriching for everyone, we’d love to hear what you expect from this Learning Journey – your hopes, wishes, or any concerns you might have. And if you’re simply curious – that’s already more than enough!
Participation
We’d love for you to contribute your skills and knowledge during the journey. Let us know what special competencies you bring – maybe you’d like to offer a workshop, share contacts, or support others through networking.
Participation
Please mind the Information about your participation and application in the form.
