ENgaging and orienting the young in the COMPlexity of climAte change and Sustainability to foster agency and deliberation in Societally relevant choices (ENCOMPASS)

PRIN 2022 PNRR Tasquier

Abstract

ENCOMPASS (ENgaging and orienting the young in the COMPlexity of climAte change and Sustainability) is a research project funded under the Italian PRIN PNRR programme. Coordinated by the University of Bologna, together with Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (Milan) and the University of Verona, the project aims to address how young people can be supported to become active, informed agents of change in the context of climate change and sustainability. ENCOMPASS brings together philosophy, economics, and science education to investigate how knowledge, beliefs, and behaviours interact, and how educational systems can foster transformative agency in students. The project aims to unpack the concept of agency related to climate action and deliberation on societally relevant choices. It seeks to develop innovative approaches, tools, and guidelines for science education to better equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to respond to complex socio-ecological challenges and to participate effectively in individual and collective climate actions. ENCOMPASS will deliver theoretical frameworks, educational tools, teaching and learning designs, and recommendations for school curricula that integrate agency and sustainability competences. Expected outcomes include bridging knowledge–behaviour gaps among young people, fostering responsible and informed participation, and ultimately contributing to the development of more resilient, inclusive, and democratic societies through science education.

Dettagli del progetto

Responsabile scientifico: Giulia Tasquier

Strutture Unibo coinvolte:
Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia "Augusto Righi"

Coordinatore:
ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - Università di Bologna(Italy)

Contributo totale di progetto: Euro (EUR) 224.919,00
Contributo totale Unibo: Euro (EUR) 82.124,00
Durata del progetto in mesi: 24
Data di inizio 30/11/2023
Data di fine: 28/02/2026

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