Sustainability as a Cross-Curricular Link: Creative European Strategies for Eco-Conscious Environmental Education

Dominique Persano Adorno (), Elena A. Birsan, Simona F. Stoica, Mihaela Capatina, Carmen Cojocaru, Andriani Tzortzaki, Zeljko Štanfelj, Yavuz Selim Dinçer and Nicola Pizzolato
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Dominique Persano Adorno: Department of Physics and Chemistry E. Segré, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy
Elena A. Birsan: Virgil Madgearu Economic High School, 800642 Galati, Romania
Simona F. Stoica: Virgil Madgearu Economic High School, 800642 Galati, Romania
Mihaela Capatina: Virgil Madgearu Economic High School, 800642 Galati, Romania
Carmen Cojocaru: Virgil Madgearu Economic High School, 800642 Galati, Romania
Andriani Tzortzaki: 1o Geniko Lykeio Kaisarianis, 16121 Athens, Greece
Zeljko Štanfelj: Srednja skola Valpovo, 31550 Valpovo, Croatia
Yavuz Selim Dinçer: Çağdaş ve Yenilikçi Eğitimciler Derneği, 61000 Trabzon, Türkiye
Nicola Pizzolato: ICS Maredolce, Via Fichidindia 6, 90124 Palermo, Italy

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 11, 1-16

Abstract: Integrating sustainability into STEAM education is crucial for fostering environmental awareness among students. The Erasmus+ project Clean Environment–Clean School Climate with Creative Environmental Practices in School Education—Clean&Creative aims to develop environment-themed curriculum content that seamlessly integrates into ten different STEAM school disciplines. This initiative enhances multidisciplinary learning by connecting scientific knowledge with creative environmental practices, equipping students with the skills and mindset needed for sustainable problem solving. This paper presents the project’s key findings, highlighting innovative pedagogical approaches that merge sustainability with STEAM and humanities-based education. By incorporating hands-on, creative activities into school curricula, the project fosters active student engagement and a deeper understanding of environmental challenges. The results demonstrate how multidisciplinary strategies can bridge the gap between scientific principles and real-world sustainability issues, reinforcing the role of education in shaping eco-conscious citizens. Furthermore, the study discusses the challenges and opportunities in implementing these practices, providing insights into their long-term impact on students and educators. The findings contribute to the ongoing discourse on sustainability education, offering practical solutions for integrating environmental themes into diverse educational contexts. Ultimately, this research underscores the importance of creative, inter- and multidisciplinary methods in promoting sustainability within STEAM and humanistic education.

Keywords: sustainability issues; environmental practices; innovative STEAM approach (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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