Introduction to THEMIS PR3 – Case studies videos

The case study videos of the THEMIS project serve to explore in detail climate-related best practises in different countries—, especially in Turkey, Spain, Slovenia and France. These videos show real-life applications of sustainable initiatives, climate solutions and successful strategies implemented in different geographical and cultural contexts. The case study videos complement the game platform by providing a tangible link between virtual learning and real-life applications, enriching climate education for students. Each video focuses on the main topics and sub-modules of the THEMIS project and provides a rich source of practical examples and success stories. While the game platform focuses on interactive challenges and activities, the case study videos provide a real-life dimension to the theoretical knowledge acquired through the platform. You can integrate extracts from the case study videos into the game platform to increase engagement. For example, unlock a video as a reward for completing a challenging level, incentivising students to explore the impact of their virtual actions on the real world. You can also use the insights from the case study videos as inspiration for new challenges within the game platform. This allows you to bridge the gap between virtual scenarios and real-world applications and make the learning experience more coherent.

How to use the videos:

➢ Use the case study videos in specific lessons to illustrate the practical applications of the climate-related concepts covered in the infographics and game platform. For example, after discussing a sub-module on ecological economics, show a corresponding case study video to deepen students’ understanding.

➢ Use the case study videos to highlight the cultural and geographical factors that influence climate change mitigation in different regions. This can broaden students’ perspectives and promote a global understanding of climate challenges and solutions.

➢ Showcase the success stories and positive outcomes presented in the case study videos to inspire and motivate students. These real-world examples can demonstrate the impact of individual and collective efforts in addressing climate issues.

➢ Encourage students to critically analyse the case study videos. Encourage discussions about the effectiveness of the strategies implemented, the potential challenges and the lessons that can be learnt. This can improve critical thinking skills and promote meaningful class discussions.

➢ Facilitate comparative analysis by showing case study videos from different countries. This allows students to understand the differences in approaches to climate action based on unique regional contexts.

As a result, you can use the resources there to complement each other:

➢ Sequential Integration:start with the infographics, move on to the game platform for interactive learning and finish with real-life applications through the best practise videos.

➢ Thematic Integration: Select a specific topic or sub-module from all three deliverables to create a targeted learning unit.

➢ Project-Based Learning: Encourage your students to work collaboratively on projects using information from all three outcomes to promote critical thinking and creativity.

Videos

VIDEO ON GOOD PRACTISES: “FOSTERING SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES”

In this interview video entitled “Fostering Sustainable Practises”,” which focuses on the topic: “Environmental Impact of Consumption” and the “Slow Fashion” Challenge Box. This good practise video provides practical examples and perspectives to deepen students´ understanding of environmental impact and promote sustainable choices.

#SustainabilityJourney #ResponsibleConsumption #GlobalCooperation #CircularEconomy #EnvironmentalResponsibility #SocialInclusion #LocalSourcing #EcoFriendlyPractices #FairSociety

VIDEO ON GOOD PRACTISES: “RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE BIOSPHERE AND THE SOCIOSPHERE: NAVIGATING OCEAN CONSERVATION”

Teachers, this video is relevant to the topic “Relationship between the Biosphere and the Sociosphere” in PR1 and covers the task areas “Here Comes the Sun” and “Explosion of Life” in PR2. Silvia Sillero, Managing Director of Seamind Dolphin Tour, explores the intersection of ecotourism, marine conservation and environmental awareness.

#EcoTourism #biosphere #sociosphere #ResponsibleTourism #EnvironmentalAwareness #OceanProtection #PlasticFreeSeas #ClimateAction #CriticalThinking #BalancingEcotourism #EducationForChange #AwarenessInitiatives #ConservationChallenges

VIDEO ON GOOD PRACTISES: “BUILDING BRIDGES FOR MIGRANT INTEGRATION”

This video refers to the topics “Cultural Diversity” in PR1 and “Forced Migration” in PR2. Enrique Garcés from Córdoba Acoge emphasises the integration of migrants in Spain, focusing on cultural diversity in relation to origin and religion. He notes that migrants place immediate needs above global concerns such as environmental sustainability and emphasises the influence of government policy on environmental awareness. Garcés reflects on how globalisation diffuses the shared responsibility for environmental sustainability.

#culturaldiversity #MigrantIntegration #GlobalResponsibility #SustainabilityInsights #MigrantPerspective #environmentalconsciousness #governmentpolicies #CórdobaAcoge #MigrantEmpowerment #GlobalizationImpact

VIDEO ON GOOD PRACTISES: “MASSIVE POPULATION DISPLACEMENT: FORGING PATHWAYS AND THE REALITY OF FORCED MIGRATION”

This video addresses the issue of “Massive Population Displacement”,” which coincides with PR1 and PR2’s Challenge Box on “Forced Migration”. It shows the efforts of Córdoba Acoge in integrating migrants and highlights the diversity of people from those affected by conflict to those seeking economic opportunities.

#IntegrationMatters #DiversityInMigration #ForcedMigration #ClimateMigration #RefugeeRights #MigrantIntegration #LegalChallenges #MigrationImpact #GlobalRefugeeCrisis #MigrationPolicy

VIDEO ON GOOD PRACTISES: “THE LOSS OF CULTURAL HERITAGE: BALANCING HERITAGE, URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT”

This video aligns with the theme of “Heritage Loss” in PR1 and addresses the areas of “Cultural Heritage” and “Mobility” in PR2. Architect Federico Gómez analyses the impact of architecture on cultural heritage, urban development and the environment. He emphasises the significant contribution of architectural choices to environmental pollution, including the role of transport as a necessity derived from architectural design.

#ArchitectureInsights #UrbanDevelopment #EnvironmentalImpact #SustainableDesign #BiosphereImpact #PollutionAwareness #EcoFriendlyConstruction #SustainableLiving #ArchitecturalInnovation #EnvironmentalAwareness #BuiltEnvironment #EcoConsciousDesign #ArchitecturalImpact #EcoUrbanism

VIDEO ON GOOD PRACTISES: “THE SOIL PRESERVATION INITIATIVE – THE TIA ECOLOGICAL SOCIAL COOPERATIVE“

The ecological social cooperative Tia in Beykoz Isaklı, near Istanbul, serves as a model for a smart settlement that combines natural agriculture, renewable energy, waste utilisation and collective social life. Ecovillages are rare in Turkey, but the presentation of initiatives such as the Tia Co-operative offers students valuable insights into regenerative agriculture and the role of co-operatives in promoting sustainability. This video you have just seen is linked to PR1, specifically to the Geosphere topic, module “How do environmental changes affect the solid Earth?” It is also linked to PR2, with the challenge box “S.O.I.L. – Saving Our Irreplaceable Land”.

#RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableLiving #EcologicalCommunity #FarmLife #GreenInitiatives #CommunityEngagement #EnvironmentalStewardship #AgroEcology #SustainabilityInAction #EcoFriendlyLiving #LocalAgriculture #FarmersForChange

VIDEO ON GOOD PRACTISES: “EMPOWERING RURAL COMMUNITIES: THE TRANSFORMATION FROM AGRICULTURE TO RENEWABLE ENERGY“

In Konya, Turkey, a family has successfully supplied four settlements with electricity with the help of solar cells and turned away from agriculture due to problems with land utilisation. With state support, they built a solar power plant and utilised the unused land potential. Now they want to expand in view of the limited agricultural opportunities in the region. The video you have just seen has to do with PR1, namely with the topic Geosphere, module “Renewable Energies”, and also with PR2, with the Challenge Box “Green Energy”.

#SolarPower #RenewableEnergy #SustainableLiving #CleanEnergy #EmpoweringEntrepreneurs #EnergyIndependence #GreenTechnology #SolarPanelProject #EnvironmentalImpact #EnergyEfficiency #CommunityDevelopment

VIDEO ON GOOD PRACTISES: “SUSTAINABILITY IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT: THE ROLE OF BICYCLES IN LAST-MILE CONNECTIVITY“

In Konya, practical solutions are being implemented to tackle transport problems, highlighting the role of urban planning and policy decisions in mitigating climate change. By taking into account the cultural context, especially the different acceptance of bicycles in Turkey compared to some European countries, the video emphasises the importance of understanding regional transport cultures and policies for a comprehensive approach to climate change mitigation on a global scale. The video you have just seen is linked to PR1, in particular to the topic Geosphere – Impact of transport on climate. It is also linked to PR2, with the task box “Which modes of transport cause the highest carbon emissions?”.

#KonyaTraffic #BikeFriendlyCity #PublicTransportSolution #CyclingCulture #UrbanMobility #SustainableTransport #BikeOnTram #CityPlanning #GreenCommute #BicycleInfrastructure #TrafficManagement #EnvironmentallyFriendlyCity #BikeParking #CityDevelopment #CommunityEngagement

VIDEO ON GOOD PRACTISES: “ADDRESSING WATER SCARCITY THROUGH COMMUNITY-LED INITIATIVES: A CASE STUDY OF ‘EVERY DROP MATTERS“

The Gölbaşı region near Ankara serves as a valuable teaching tool for dealing with climate change in the classroom. The film footage effectively illustrates the real-life consequences of water scarcity, pollution and the impact of climate change on local communities. By showcasing practical solutions such as rainwater harvesting and drip irrigation, the video provides tangible examples of how technology and sustainable practises can be used to mitigate the effects of climate change. The video you have just watched is linked to PR1, specifically the topic Geosphere – How do environmental changes affect water? It is also linked to PR2, with the task area “Combating plastic pollution”.

#EveryDropMatters #WaterScarcitySolution #SustainableAgriculture #WaterConservation #RainwaterHarvesting #DripIrrigation #GolbasiProject #CommunityAwareness #WaterManagement #EnvironmentalSustainability #FarmersTraining #ResourceEfficiency #TurkishWaterCrisis #GroundwaterProtection #AgriculturalInnovation

VIDEO ON GOOD PRACTISES: “EMPOWERING CLEAN ENERGY AND AIR QUALITY THROUGH SOLAR INNOVATION-KOMŞUKÖY REDUCES AIR POLLUTION“

In Komşukoey, solar cells reduce air pollution by generating electricity without emitting harmful pollutants. They mitigate climate change by providing a clean alternative to electricity from fossil fuels. Their use reduces the need for centralised power plants and improves air quality in urban areas. Last but not least, they promote sustainability by reducing dependence on finite, non-renewable resources. This video you have just seen is linked to PR1, specifically to the Geosphere module “Effects of environmental change on air”. It is also linked to PR2, to the challenge box “- Let’s breathe green live green!

#CleanEnergyInitiative #SolarPowerForChange #SustainableLiving #AirQualityImprovement #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction #GreenTechnology #DecentralizedEnergy #ZeroEmissions #SustainabilityEfforts #CleanAirCampaign #SolarSolutions #EnvironmentalImpact #ReducePollution

VIDEO ON GOOD PRACTISES: “LES RETOURNÉES” – WASHING OF RETURNABLE BOTTLES

This video can be used as additional teaching material to the handbook chapter “Sustainability”. It shows an example of a measure that can contribute to greater sustainability. The non-governmental organisation “Les retournées” (The returnable bottles), based in Lahonce, uses the example of bottles and other containers to demonstrate why reuse is even better than recycling. Pierre explains how the method of reusing containers saves energy and significantly reduces waste and pollution.

#SustainableLiving #ReuseRevolution #EcoFriendly #SustainabilityMatters #ReduceReuseRecycle #ConsciousConsumption #WasteReduction #PlanetOverPlastic #ReuseNotRecycle #EcoInnovation #EnvironmentalAwareness #SustainablePractices #ProtectOurPlanet #NGOForChange

VIDEO ON GOOD PRACTISES: “BIO-DIVERS-CITÉ – BIODIVERSITY IN THE CITY”

This video can be used as additional teaching material to the manual chapter “The interdependence of living beings”. Almost everywhere on earth, species are becoming extinct and biodiversity is declining, but few people know what they can do as individuals to prevent the loss of biodiversity. Bio Divers Cité, a non-governmental organisation in Biarritz, wants the most urbanised areas of the city to become greener. Elise, the co-founder, explains how the team is working to preserve wild animals and plants in urban areas and how everyone can contribute.

#UrbanBiodiversity #GreenCities #WildlifeConservation #NatureInTheCity #BiodiversityConservation #UrbanNature #CityWildlife #SustainableCities #UrbanEcosystem #CommunityEngagement #NaturePreservation #UrbanGreenspaces #CityWildlifeHabitat #GreenUrbanism #NGOForNature

VIDEO ON GOOD PRACTISES: “RAISING CATTLE AND SHEEP FOR 100% ORGANIC MEAT”

This video can be used as additional teaching material to the manual chapter “Intensive Agriculture” in which highlights all the negative consequences of agribusiness and factory farming. The example of Théo shows us how sustainable animal husbandry and meat production can be. On his farm in Briscous, he runs an animal-friendly husbandry programme with exclusively green fodder as an alternative to industrial intensive livestock farming.

#SustainableFarming #AnimalFriendly #EthicalFarming #PastureRaised #RegenerativeAgriculture #FarmToTable #SustainableLivestock #EthicalMeat #CrueltyFree #SmallScaleFarming #GreenFarming #FarmLife #ConsciousConsumption #ResponsibleFarming #SustainableFood

VIDEO ON GOOD PRACTISES: “WORK INTEGRATION AND ORGANIC MARKET GARDENING”

This video can be used as additional teaching material to the handbook chapter “The environmental impact of our food”, in which the Cocagne gardens network is described under “Good practise”. The example of Ulhadia Farm in Hasparren, a member of the Cocagne network, shows us how the cultivation of organic vegetables can be combined with a social work integration project. Julie, the founder of this project, explains in the video how this works and why she started the project.

#OrganicFarming #CommunityFarm #SustainableAgriculture #FarmToTable #OrganicVegetables #LocalFood #SocialInnovation #FarmLife #SustainableLiving #FoodJustice #Agroecology #SocialEnterprise #CommunityDevelopment #FoodSecurity #SupportLocal #FarmersForChange

VIDEO ON GOOD PRACTISES: “ROXANE, ECO-RESPONSIBLE FASHION DESIGNER”

This video can be used as additional teaching material to the handbook chapter “The environmental impact of the fashion industry”, which describes the disastrous effects of ‘fast fashion’. Fashion is a topical issue that particularly appeals to young people. That is why it is so important to raise awareness and show sustainable alternatives. Thiane, the clothing brand founded by Roxane in Biarritz, is an example of an alternative to fast fashion that works sustainably by collecting fabric samples from the fashion industry and reusing them to create patchwork designs.

#SlowFashion #EthicalFashion #UpcycledClothing #FashionRevolution #CircularFashion #EcoFashion #ZeroWasteFashion #FashionWithPurpose #ReuseTextiles #PatchworkFashion #MindfulFashion #GreenFashion #FashionForChange #FashionReuse

VIDEO ON GOOD PRACTISES: “THE GROWTH PROBLEM: INSTEAD OF THROWING AWAY OLD CLOTHES, WE RECYCLE THEM – THE SEWING ROOM”

Šivalnica is a video that showcases DRPDNM’s best practices in reusing and recycling old clothes and fabric scraps. In the video you can see how our staff obtains the materials, what our students in the Slovenian course do with these materials, and where the new recycled clothing ends up. This video is relevant to the topic “The growth problem” in PR1 and covers the Challenge box “Sustainable solutions” in PR2.

#SustainableFashion #Upcycling #RecycledFashion #EcoFriendly #ReuseAndRecycle #EcoFashion #FashionRevolution #GreenLiving #SewingCommunity #SustainableLifestyle #TextileReuse #CreativeReuse #EthicalFashion #FashionForChange #Themis #ThemisProject

VIDEO ON GOOD PRACTISES: “JURJEVANJE – ZERO WASTE FESTIVAL”

Jurjevanje, the oldest Slovenian folklore festival, embarked on a journey towards environmental sustainability in 2017, with the aim of organising a waste-free event. Despite initial challenges, significant progress has been made in reducing waste, and ongoing efforts are bringing the festival closer to its goal of zero waste. The organisers want to extend this initiative to all festivals and events in the Bela krajina region and gradually encourage participants to minimise waste production. This video is relevant to the topic “Zero waste” in PR1 and covers the Challenge box titled “Zero waste” in PR2.

#JurjevanjeFestival #Jurjevanje #WasteFreeFestival #SustainableTraditions #EcoFriendlyEvents #GreenFestival #EnvironmentalInitiative #BelaKrajina #ReduceWaste #EcoConscious #ZeroWasteGoal #GreenThinking #EcoFestival #SustainableCulture #WasteReduction #EnvironmentallyFriendly #SustainablePractices #GreenLiving #Themis #ThemisProject

VIDEO ON GOOD PRACTISES: “ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS IN ACTION: SUSTAINABLE DAIRY AT GRM CENTER”

At Grm – Center for Biotechnology and Tourism, we pioneer ecological economics through our sustainable milk and dairy production on a 70-hectare estate. Our local supply chain, from milking cows on pastures to selling pure, minimally processed products, aligns with ecological principles, reducing carbon emissions and addressing climate change. This video is relevant to the topic “What is ecological economics?” in PR1 and covers the Challenge box titled “Local products” in PR2.

#EcologicalEconomics #SustainableAgriculture #LocalFoodSupply #MilkDispenser #FarmToTable #SustainableDairy #EnvironmentallyFriendly #CarbonFootprint #ClimateChange #EcoFriendlyProducts #SustainableTourism #ShortSupplyChain #EcoConservation #Biotechnology #GrmCenter

VIDEO ON GOOD PRACTISES: “MUNICIPAL PRACTICES – ECO FRIENDLY TRANSPORT”

In this video, the Novo mesto city council presents its environmentally friendly means of transport, including public transport, parking facilities and a caravan park. The municipality offers free electric minibus rides and a car service for the elderly. It has also developed rental bicycles and electric cars and expanded cycle and pedestrian paths to reduce through traffic in the city centre. This video is relevant to the topic “Key parts of ecological economics” in PR1 and covers the Challenge box titled “Fair distribution” in PR2.

#EcoFriendlyTransport #MunicipalPractices #NovoMesto #PublicTransport #SustainableMobility #GreenTransportation #UrbanPlanning #CyclingInfrastructure #PedestrianFriendly #GreenCommute #SustainableCity #EcoTransportation #TransitReduction #ElectricVehicles #Carpooling #CleanMobility #MONM #MestnaObčinaNovoMesto

VIDEO ON GOOD PRACTISES: “UNLOCKING SLOVENIA’S CIRCULAR ECONOMY: TRANSFORMING WASTE INTO BLACK GOLD”

The circular economy is a top priority in Slovenia and requires a shift from linear to circular development models. This transition promotes resource efficiency, reduces environmental impact, and increases overall well-being by reusing waste, such as organic compost, to enrich the soil and support plant growth, which exemplifies the circular idea. This video is relevant to the topic “Circular economy” in PR1 and covers the Challenge box titled “Circular economy” in PR2.

#CircularEconomy #SustainableDevelopment #Environment #WasteManagement #Composting #ResourceEfficiency #QualityOfLife #EconomicTransition #EnvironmentalCare #EnvironmentProtection #GreenInitiatives #NatureInspired #EcoFriendly #SoilHealth #PlantNutrition #CircularSolutions #SustainableLiving