Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership
Making youth mobility projects climate-smart from the first idea.
SustainMobility combines research, education, digital tools, and policy advocacy to help organisations plan greener Erasmus+ mobilities and empower young people to take meaningful climate action.
Project introduction
SustainMobility is a two-year Erasmus+ cooperation partnership dedicated to making youth mobility projects more environmentally sustainable. Led by an international consortium of organisations active in youth work, sustainability, and digital innovation, the project responds to a growing need: reducing the ecological footprint of Erasmus+ mobilities while empowering young people and organisations to take meaningful climate action.
Partners will collect real experiences, obstacles, and best practices to shape an interactive digital platform that calculates the carbon footprint of mobility projects and suggests practical ways to reduce it.
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Project snapshot & mission
We build the evidence, tools, and policy momentum needed to help Erasmus+ organisations reduce their carbon footprint without reducing impact.
Project Snapshot
A two-year Erasmus+ cooperation partnership focused on greener youth mobility projects across Europe.
Mission
Reduce the ecological footprint of Erasmus+ mobilities while empowering organisations and young people with practical tools.
What We Deliver
Research insights, a carbon footprint calculator, a sustainable mobility handbook, and policy recommendations.
Call to action
We warmly invite organisations involved in Erasmus+ mobilities to take part in our research by completing our questionnaire. Your experience will shape the Carbon Footprint Platform and the Handbook, ensuring these tools reflect real needs on the ground.
Tips & Good Practices
Sustainability starts with everyday choices
Green Travel First
Promote rail, bus, and shared transport whenever possible. Offer planning tools that compare emissions.
Low-Impact Hosting
Prioritise eco-certified accommodation and locally sourced food. Reduce waste with reusable materials.
Learning by Doing
Run climate labs, workshops, and reflection sessions so participants turn insights into action.
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Why the project exists
Erasmus+ mobilities empower young people across Europe, yet their environmental impact is growing. SustainMobility exists to make sustainability the default, not the exception, for youth mobility projects.
Project description
Throughout the project, partners will collect real experiences, obstacles, and best practices from youth organisations and young people involved in mobility programmes. These insights will shape an interactive digital platform capable of calculating the carbon footprint of a mobility project and suggesting practical ways to reduce it—covering travel, food, accommodation, materials, and more.
A connected Handbook of Sustainable Mobility Practices will guide organisations in making environmentally responsible choices, while three pilot youth exchanges involving 60 young people will test the platform in real time and deepen participants’ understanding of sustainability, climate change, food systems, and green travel.
The project will conclude with a policy recommendation paper aimed at strengthening the structural sustainability of the Erasmus+ Programme.
Partnership
A diverse consortium of five European organisations combines expertise in youth work, sustainability, and digital innovation to deliver practical and lasting impact.
Amaita Intercultura APS (Italy)
Leads the project with deep experience in youth work, environmental education, and Erasmus+ project management. Focus areas include language learning, youth empowerment, inclusion, and sustainability initiatives.
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Association Intercultura (France)
Promotes intercultural dialogue, human rights education, and sustainability through local and European initiatives. Works across schools, community centres, and mobility programmes.
Centre for Youth Cooperation and Mobility (Poland)
Empowers young people through civic engagement and international cooperation, creating opportunities to learn, lead, and collaborate across borders.
Aiforia - Ecoculture e.V. (Germany)
Brings scientific and environmental expertise in ecological footprinting, sustainable planning, and education programmes.
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5Bits SRL (Italy)
Technical partner developing the digital tools, including the carbon footprint calculation platform and interactive learning resources.
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Share your experience and shape the tools
Survey links
Access the questionnaire and tell us about your mobility projects, challenges, and best practices.
Survey link (coming soon)Contact
Reach out to the consortium to collaborate or request more information.
Email: info@sustain-mobility.eu
Press: communication@sustain-mobility.eu
Results
Research outputs and tools
Research Report
Survey insights and evidence from mobility organisations and young people.
Link coming soon
Handbook of Sustainable Practices
Practical guidance for travel, accommodation, food, and materials.
Drafting in progress
Erasmus+ Carbon Footprint Calculator
An interactive tool to plan greener mobility projects from the start.
Launching soon
Policy Recommendations
Strategic proposals for a greener Erasmus+ Programme.
In development
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Green Erasmus+ and wider resources
We are not alone
SustainMobility sits within a growing movement to make Erasmus+ greener, fairer, and more sustainable. Explore related hubs, networks, and youth-led initiatives to deepen your impact.
Beyond Carbon
Building sustainable mobility cultures
Sustainability is more than emissions. We explore social inclusion, wellbeing, responsible consumption, and long-term learning so that mobility programmes leave a positive legacy in every community.