{"id":65008,"date":"2023-09-11T11:31:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T08:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/?page_id=65008"},"modified":"2026-10-23T14:08:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T11:08:06","slug":"out-of-the-box-sustainability-education-in-finland","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/courses\/out-of-the-box-sustainability-education-in-finland\/","title":{"rendered":"OUT OF THE BOX \u2013 Sustainability Education in Finland"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<section id=\"hero-block_f35f072e2fe253edce444b5e99593540\" class=\"hero site-banner section-default default alignfull\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"site-banner-bg section-bg-image \" >\r\n\r\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shutterstock_2277264641.jpg\" class=\"attachment-1536\u00d71536 size-1536\u00d71536\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shutterstock_2277264641.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shutterstock_2277264641-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shutterstock_2277264641-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\r\n        \r\n        \r\n            <div class=\"site-banner-content container\">\r\n                <div class=\"row w-100\">\r\n                    <div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n                        <div class=\"hero-text-overlay\">\r\n                                                                <h1 class=\"hero-title\">OUT OF THE BOX \u2013 Sustainability Education in Finland<\/h1>\r\n                            <div class=\"inner-content\">\r\n                            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Erasmus+ Course<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Think outside the box and discover new ways to bring sustainability into your teaching<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like to make sustainability education more engaging, creative and meaningful? Imagine taking learning beyond classroom walls, exploring real-world sustainability challenges and discovering new ways to inspire learners to shape a more sustainable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of the Box \u2013 Sustainability Education in Finland is a hands-on Erasmus+ course in Helsinki, designed for teachers and education professionals who want to bring fresh perspectives and practical approaches to sustainability education. Through creative activities, collaborative learning and inspiring experiences in Finnish learning environments, you will explore GreenComp sustainability competences, circular economy, futures literacy and innovative teaching methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Return home with fresh ideas, practical teaching tools and the confidence to inspire sustainable change through education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-aqua-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-7399d65b98251e2bfd28c0814e04c0ee\"><strong>&#8220;It was such a wonderful week! A thousand thanks for everything! I will never forget the week in Helsinki. Thank you for standing up for this issue every day.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"register-now\">Upcoming courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please register via the links below:<\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/ssl.eventilla.com\/ootb-may2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">17-23 May 2027&nbsp;<br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ssl.eventilla.com\/ootb-september2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">13-19 September 2027<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What will you learn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improve your understanding of key sustainability competences as per the European sustainability competence framework GreenComp.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try out various inspiring methods you can directly apply in your own teaching.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain practical tools for sustainability education.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn how to use authentic learning environments in your teaching.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exchange with and learn from other teachers from all over Europe.\u202f\u202f<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>European Competence Framework for Sustainability GreenComp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Principles of environmental education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Principles of outdoor learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diverse learning environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Circular economy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Futures literacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-aqua-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-e0e7bced35e45bfbee4f00d0528b5974\"><strong>&#8220;We were privileged to get to learn from all of you. It was easily recognizable how much you all burn for your topics and how much vigour and love you bring with you to work and to teach. I\u2019ll try my very best to use this knowledge in my work at home.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is this course for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;course&nbsp;is&nbsp;applicable&nbsp;for&nbsp;all&nbsp;teachers&nbsp;working&nbsp;in&nbsp;basic,&nbsp;secondary,&nbsp;vocational&nbsp;and&nbsp;adult&nbsp;education. The methods introduced during the course can be applied to many different age and target groups. We&nbsp;also&nbsp;welcome&nbsp;all&nbsp;professionals&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;field&nbsp;interested&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;course&nbsp;topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-aqua-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-944c6dc392173f99e8e8cbf58156116a\"><strong>&#8220;The course created a new perception of what sustainability and sustainable education really mean. It was a very helpful combination of theoretical knowledge and practical tasks that we could experience ourselves to learn their educational value hands-on.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" data-id=\"75919\" src=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20240911_163259-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20240911_163259-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20240911_163259-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20240911_163259-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20240911_163259-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20240911_163259-2048x1153.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Learning together in nature<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" data-id=\"75921\" src=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20240130_145235-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20240130_145235-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20240130_145235-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20240130_145235-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20240130_145235-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20240130_145235-2048x1153.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Experiencing the magic of Finnish winter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"75923\" src=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/outofthebox20256-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/outofthebox20256-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/outofthebox20256-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/outofthebox20256-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/outofthebox20256-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/outofthebox20256-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Exploring new perspectives outdoors<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course fee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants can apply for Erasmus+ funding for these courses.&nbsp;Sykli\u2019s Erasmus courses meet&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu\/resources-and-tools\/quality-standards-key-action-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the quality requirements<\/a>&nbsp;for courses under the Erasmus+ programme.<br><br>The course fee depends on the duration of participation and whether the participant\u2019s organisation has an Erasmus+ grant. The course fee includes training, training venues, coffee breaks, a certificate and online course access. Accommodation, meals, admission fees and local transport are not included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For participants with an Erasmus+ grant, the course fee is based on the Erasmus+ course fee grant of 80 \u20ac per day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3-day course: 240 \u20ac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5-day course: 400 \u20ac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7-day course: 560 \u20ac<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For other participants, the course fees are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3-day course: 330 \u20ac + VAT 25.5 %<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5-day course: 490 \u20ac + VAT 25.5 %<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7-day course: 650 \u20ac + VAT 25.5 %<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>Ask more<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n                                <div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n                    <div class=\"staff-box\">\r\n                        <div class=\"row\">\r\n                            <div class=\"col-4\">\r\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sykli_liettila_terhi-591_2040px-e1782728246241.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"col-8\">\r\n                                <h3>Terhi Liettil\u00e4<\/h3>\r\n                                Expert, Working Life Services                                <ul>\r\n                                    <li><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"bi bi-telephone-fill\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\r\n                                <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M1.885.511a1.745 1.745 0 0 1 2.61.163L6.29 2.98c.329.423.445.974.315 1.494l-.547 2.19a.678.678 0 0 0 .178.643l2.457 2.457a.678.678 0 0 0 .644.178l2.189-.547a1.745 1.745 0 0 1 1.494.315l2.306 1.794c.829.645.905 1.87.163 2.611l-1.034 1.034c-.74.74-1.846 1.065-2.877.702a18.634 18.634 0 0 1-7.01-4.42 18.634 18.634 0 0 1-4.42-7.009c-.362-1.03-.037-2.137.703-2.877L1.885.511z\"\/>\r\n                              <\/svg> <a href=\"tel:+358469227696\">+358 46 922 7696<\/a><\/li><li><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"bi bi-envelope-fill\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M.05 3.555A2 2 0 0 1 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 1 1.95 1.555L8 8.414.05 3.555ZM0 4.697v7.104l5.803-3.558L0 4.697ZM6.761 8.83l-6.57 4.027A2 2 0 0 0 2 14h12a2 2 0 0 0 1.808-1.144l-6.57-4.027L8 9.586l-1.239-.757Zm3.436-.586L16 11.801V4.697l-5.803 3.546Z\"\/>\r\n                              <\/svg> <a href=\"mailto:terhi.liettila@sykli.fi\">terhi.liettila@sykli.fi<\/a><\/li>                                <\/ul>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/sykli-creating-environmental-experts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SYKLI Environmental College<\/a> is a national specialist vocational college. We train professionals in different sectors to take concrete steps towards sustainability. Our aim is to\u202fbuild\u202fgreen competencies\u202fand increase\u202fthe quality of sustainability education\u202fat all levels of the\u202feducation system and throughout society. In Finland, SYKLI is known as a pioneer in environmental and sustainability education. We are recognised for high-quality education, innovative pedagogy and strong sustainability expertise. At Sykli, learning happens through participation and real-life experiences.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You might also like<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"page-linkbox-block alignfull\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n<div class=\"page-linkbox has-turquoise-background-color \">\r\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2326536657-1024x535.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2326536657-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2326536657-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2326536657-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2326536657-1536x802.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2326536657-2048x1069.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>    <a  href=\" https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/courses\/sustainability-in-business\/\" >\r\n        <h2>Sustainability in Business<\/h2>\r\n\r\n        \r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div class=\"page-linkbox has-turquoise-background-color \">\r\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sydamenmuotoinen-lehti-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sydamenmuotoinen-lehti-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sydamenmuotoinen-lehti-1-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sydamenmuotoinen-lehti-1-768x449.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>    <a  href=\" https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/courses\/udl\/\" >\r\n        <h2>Inclusive and diverse learning environments and methods: A holistic approach to learning (UDL)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n        \r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div class=\"page-linkbox has-turquoise-background-color \">\r\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shutterstock_2350617441-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shutterstock_2350617441-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shutterstock_2350617441-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shutterstock_2350617441-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shutterstock_2350617441-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shutterstock_2350617441-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>    <a  href=\" https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/courses\/green-skills-and-sustainability-in-adult-education\/\" >\r\n        <h2>Green Skills and Sustainability in Adult Education<\/h2>\r\n\r\n        \r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Think outside the box and discover new ways to bring sustainability into your teaching Would you like to make sustainability [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":74384,"parent":68239,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-65008","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/65008","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=65008"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/65008\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":75953,"href":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/65008\/revisions\/75953"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/68239"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/74384"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65008"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}