The “Games4Green” project is an Erasmus+ initiative focused on vocational education and training (VET) that aims to harness the power of serious video games to raise environmental awareness and enhance employability among young people. By developing a modular training program in the form of a Self-Paced Open Online Course (SPOOC), the project seeks to provide comprehensive education in video game development, integrating environmental themes to foster social awareness and action on climate change. The project spans two years, from December 2022 to December 2024, and involves a diverse consortium of partners from Germany, Italy, Greece, Spain, and Latvia, each bringing unique expertise to the initiative.

Provide specialized training in video game development, a sector with high employability.

Equip participants with both technical skills and soft skills essential for multidisciplinary teamwork.

Offer guidance on creating startups and navigating the business aspects of the video game industry.

Train new professionals to meet the growing demand in the video game industry.

Encourage participation in a sector that generates significant economic revenue, surpassing even the film and music industries combined.

Develop video games that address environmental issues such as climate change, recycling, and sustainability.

Use games as educational tools to engage and inform the public on pressing environmental challenges.

Create a Personal Learning Environment (PLE) that allows continuous education and skill development in video game coding and digital content creation.

Ensure the training materials and tools are accessible, adaptable, and promote lifelong learning.