Objectives
OpenPass4Climate : Empowering Climate Education and Recognition in a Learning Society
OpenPass4Climate’s objective is to experimentally implement the European Open Badges Passport across partner universities, fostering shared ownership among stakeholders. Positioned as an open and horizontal initiative, it aims not only to support climate education but also to contribute to building an open and learning society centred on the recognition of talents, skills and aspirations related to climate justice and the protection of the planet.
To achieve these objectives, the OpenPass4Climate consortium has developed eight interconnected Project Results (PR1-PR8), each contributing a key building block to the educational, methodological, and technological foundations of the project:
Mapping Existing Eco-Pedagogical Activities — PR1
A comprehensive European mapping of eco-pedagogical activities, providing the pedagogical foundation for designing Open Badges grounded in real practices across partner countries
Open Badges Collection — PR3
A complete and structured set of climate-related Open Badges system, built from PR1–PR2 findings, defining competencies, criteria, and learning evidence
Impact Evaluation — PR5
An evaluation framework measuring the impact of OpenPass4Climate across educational and professional contexts, providing policy-oriented recommendations for broader adoption
Methodological Guidelines and Proposition for Adult & Lifelong Learning — PR7
A framework for using Open Badges in professional environments, offering methods for employers, HR departments, and organisations to recognise sustainability-related competencies
Commitments Assessment Tool — PR2
A research-based tool to understand students’ climate awareness, engagement, and attitudes toward digital recognition, supporting effective pedagogical and recognition strategies
Open Badge Passport — PR4
A dedicated digital platform enabling learners, built from PR1-PR3 findings, to store, and showcase their climate badges, fostering visibility, mobility, and lifelong learning
Methodological Guidelines and Proposition for Education — PR6
Practical guidelines for integrating Open Badges into secondary schools and youth education, supporting teachers, school leaders, and educational networks
Strategic Recommendations for Credentialing Climate Competence in Higher Education — PR8
Strategic recommendations and actionable tools for universities, clarifying how HEIs can adopt Open Badges and the Passport while ensuring quality, credibility, and institutional alignment
