The SEEDS project officially commenced with its Kick-Off Meeting in Palermo, Italy, hosted by CESIE ETS, the project coordinator.
Partners from Italy, Greece, France, Albania, Kosovo, and Bosnia & Herzegovina gathered to align on project objectives, timelines, and key activities. The two-day event provided a platform for networking, strategic planning, and knowledge sharing, establishing the groundwork for the development of participatory agroecology curricula and capacity-building programs. The meeting also featured discussions on stakeholder engagement, dissemination strategies, and sustainability measures, ensuring the SEEDS project will have a lasting impact on VET institutions and the future of sustainable agriculture. The meeting brought together international partners to lay the foundation for the project, which seeks to integrate agroecological education and sustainable practices within the VET sector.
Key highlights from the meeting:
- Presentation of the SEEDS project structure and objectives
- Discussions on the development of an agroecology curriculum and greener VET campuses
- Insightful country presentations, including Universum International College’s overview of the VET sector in Kosovo
- Formation of the SEEDS Network Committee to drive future collaborations
This meeting marks the start of an impactful journey toward innovative and sustainable vocational education. We are excited to contribute to this initiative and look forward to taking the next steps forward!