GreenComp: The European Sustainability Competence Framework

GreenComp: The European Sustainability Competence Framework is an official framework developed by the European Commission that defines the key competences needed to promote sustainability and environmental responsibility. It provides a structured reference for educators, policymakers, and institutions to integrate sustainability into education and training systems.
The framework identifies a set of competences organised into four main areas: embodying sustainability values, embracing complexity, envisioning sustainable futures, and acting for sustainability. These competences are designed to support learners in developing critical thinking, systems thinking, and responsible decision-making.
In the context of STEM education and Environment-Based Learning (EBL), GreenComp offers a valuable foundation for connecting scientific knowledge with sustainability challenges. It supports teachers in designing learning activities that go beyond content knowledge and focus on real-world environmental issues.
This document is particularly relevant for disadvantaged educational contexts, as it promotes inclusive and transformative education that empowers all learners to participate in sustainable development. It provides a clear policy framework that can guide the integration of environmental and STEM education in schools.