The EcoHarmony Project is a three-year research initiative that aims to gather info from educators and industry experts in tourism to develop a comprehensive curriculum, launch a digital collaboration platform, implement a micro-credential framework, and enhance education in sustainable tourism and promote a more sustainable, inclusive, and competitive tourism industry.
Goals
- Develop a sustainable tourism curriculum aligned with the Global Sustainable Tourism Framework (GTSF).
- Launch a digital platform for global collaboration and knowledge sharing in sustainable tourism education.
- Introduce microlearning modules focused on virtual exchanges and international collaboration (COIL).
- Promote a more sustainable, inclusive, and competitive tourism industry.
- Host the SustainEurope 2027 Summit in five countries on World Environment Day.
Benefits of the project
Development of Sustainable Tourism Education:
- Creation of an interdisciplinary curriculum for sustainable tourism.
- Engaging educators through workshops and focus groups for curriculum alignment.
- Providing a structured framework for micro-credentials in sustainable tourism competencies.
Fostering Collaboration through Technology:
- Launching a Virtual Learning Platform to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing globally.
- Offering training for educators to maximize the use of digital tools and improve learning experiences.
- Developing microlearning modules to promote international collaboration and online exchange.
Recognition and Validation of Skills:
- Establishing micro-credentials to validate key competencies aligned with global sustainability goals.
- Piloting and evaluating micro-credential frameworks in real-world educational settings.
Strengthening Educational Frameworks:
- Embedding sustainable tourism concepts into higher education curricula to prepare future professionals.
- Assessing the impact of these practices on student readiness and their broader societal benefits.
Global Advocacy and Knowledge Sharing:
- Sharing best practices and project outcomes with a global audience.
- Advocating for sustainable tourism development through academic, industry, and policymaker collaboration.
Work packages
Partners
The partners of the Erasmus Plus EcoHarmony Project are:
IQS, Ramon Llull University (Spain)
Sieneva Foundation (Spain)
EUpro Consultancy & Training (Netherlands)
University of Western Macedonia (Greece)
Confederazione Nazionale dell’Artigianato (Italy) or National Confederation of Crafts and Small Businesses
University of Zagreb (Croatia)
The Association of the Academy of Sustainable Education and Health (Sürdürülebilir Eğitim ve Sağlık Akademisi Derneği) (Turkey)
