WHO WE ARE
Climate change and environmental degradation are no longer distant concerns—they are visible realities shaping ecosystems, societies and economies across Europe. From ocean pollution and biodiversity loss to the degradation of coastal and marine environments, the pressure on “blue” ecosystems is increasing rapidly. At the same time, vast amounts of ecological data are being produced, yet much of it remains inaccessible, difficult to interpret, or disconnected from citizens’ everyday lives.
It is within this context that ECO-DATA – promote Effective COmmunication of ecological DAta Through Art was created.
The project brings a clear and timely ambition: to transform how ecological knowledge is understood and communicated by empowering schools, teachers and students to interpret environmental data and translate it into meaningful, creative and engaging forms. By connecting science, education and art, ECO-DATA seeks to make complex environmental information more accessible, fostering awareness, critical thinking and collective action.
ECO-DATA brings together a diverse European partnership that combines expertise in environmental education, digital innovation, science, and pedagogy.
The Associação Portuguesa de Educação Ambiental (ASPEA) leads the project, contributing over three decades of experience in environmental education and citizen engagement across formal, non-formal and informal contexts.
Uptoearth Italia (UTE), a spin-off of the IUAV University of Venice, brings cutting-edge digital innovation, working with technologies such as Earth observation, data visualisation and immersive environments to make environmental change visible and actionable.
The educational dimension is strengthened by partner schools across Europe. Escola Secundária Quinta do Marquês (Portugal) promotes interdisciplinary STEAM approaches and student autonomy through project-based learning. Montecastelo School (Spain), part of a wider network of schools, contributes a strong culture of innovation, family engagement and values-based education.
From Italy, MuMa – Museo del Mare Milazzo offers a unique intersection between science and art, using powerful storytelling around marine ecosystems to raise awareness about ocean conservation. In Latvia, Ventspils State Gymnasium No. 1 brings excellence in science and technology education, fostering analytical skills and holistic student development.
Together, these partners form a collaborative ecosystem where education, creativity and technology converge to address one of the key challenges of our time: making environmental knowledge meaningful, engaging and transformative.
Because understanding data is the first step.
Communicating it is what drives change.
And change begins with people.
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