PROTECT
Pupil-led Response to the Effects of Climate Change on Their Local Communities

Practical STEAM led action on climate change across Europe

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What is PROTECT?

PROTECT is a three-year Erasmus+ project (2025–2028) coordinated by Clare Education Centre, bringing together education partners from Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Croatia, and Serbia. The project places pupil voice, inquiry, and action at the centre of climate education.

Pupil-Led Action

Pupils lead investigations into climate challenges in their local communities.

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STEAM Education

Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics learning.

Teacher Learning

Professional development, shared practice, and practical resources.

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European Partnership

Cross-border collaboration between schools and education organisations.

Voices from the Project

Participant Interviews for LTT

  • Ken

    Ennis, Ireland

  • Manuel

    Lisbon, Portugal

  • Linda

    Norway

  • Emma

    Serbia

  • Martina

    Croatia

  • Rae Moloney

    Clarecastle, Ireland

  • Danijela

    Croatia

  • Rui

    Portugal

  • Eli

    Norway

Why It Matters

From Climate Awareness to Action

PROTECT supports schools to move beyond awareness towards meaningful, pupil-led climate action that connects learning with real-world impact.

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PROTECT supports schools to move beyond awareness towards meaningful, pupil-led climate action that connects learning with real-world impact.

Resources

PROTECT supports schools to move beyond awareness towards meaningful, pupil-led climate action that connects learning with real-world impact.

Partners

PROTECT supports schools to move beyond awareness towards meaningful, pupil-led climate action that connects learning with real-world impact.