Sustain-A-Wave - Make waves for change
SUSTAIN-A-WAVE is a European Erasmus+ project (2024–2026) that uses water sports as a dynamic and immersive learning environment to promote Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) among adult learners. By connecting rowing, surfing, canyoning, sailing, diving, and other water-based activities with environmental awareness, the project empowers adult education providers and water sport clubs to act as facilitators of climate-conscious behavioural change.
Project Duration: 01.11.2024 – 31.10.2026
Total Duration: 24 months
- Funded by: Erasmus+ KA210 – Small-Scale Partnerships in Adult Education
The project’s core objective is to build the capacity of staff in water sport clubs and adult education institutions to act as facilitators of ESD. These professionals will be trained to integrate sustainability topics into water sport contexts and to guide their learners toward environmentally responsible behaviour and local action. SUSTAIN-A-WAVE sees water sports not only as physical or recreational activities but also as innovative and highly motivating learning spaces—ones that can inspire real change in perception and behaviour.
Project Activities
Why SUSTAIN-A-WAVE?
At SUSTAIN-A-WAVE, we believe in action-driven learning that makes sustainability engaging, and accessible. Our motivation stems from:
- Responding to Environmental Urgency: Addressing climate change through real-world education.
- Leveraging the Power of Water Sports: Using sports as a tool for environmental awareness and stewardship.
- Filling Gaps in Traditional Education: Providing practical, hands-on learning opportunities.
- Fostering Behavioural Change: Encouraging individuals and communities to adopt sustainable lifestyles.
- Bridging Water Sports & Adult Education: Creating new opportunities for collaboration and learning.
- Strengthening Communities: Building connections through shared environmental responsibility.
- Advancing Global Goals: Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through education and action.
Our Objectives
- Build Capacity in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD): Equip professionals with the knowledge and tools to integrate sustainability education into water sports.
- Promote Sustainability Through Water Sports: Use sports like rowing, kayaking, and sailing as immersive learning experiences that connect people with nature.
- Establish Collaborative Networks: Strengthen partnerships between water sport clubs, educators, and environmental organisations to foster long-term impact.
- Enhance Environmental Awareness: Inspire individuals and communities to adopt greener practices and take action for a sustainable future.
What We Do
To achieve these goals, SUSTAIN-A-WAVE implements a range of activities and initiatives:
- Equip water sport club staff and adult educators with the skills to use water sports as innovative learning spaces for ESD
- Integrate water sports as dynamic platforms for teaching environmental stewardship and sustainable practices
- Create partnerships between water sport clubs and adult education organisations for knowledge sharing and joint initiatives
- Foster deeper understanding of environmental issues and sustainability within local communities
