TEAM#UP: knowledge on ecological restoration to maximize benefits for nature and people

Investigator at FSci USB: Klára Řehounková
Funding provider: European Commission (Erasmus+)
Grant number: 101103653
Duration: 2023-2027

TEAM#UP aims to expand the existing extensive knowledge and skills in the field of ecological restoration to fill gaps in green vocational education and training. For this purpose, TEAM#UP will jointly establish four Centres of Vocational Excellence covering different areas of ecological restoration: multifunctional and sustainable land use in agricultural systems (Germany), restoration of old infrastructure, ecological compensation and landscaping (Norway), restoration across urban and rural landscapes (Czech Republic), and dryland restoration (Spain). Through the cooperation between vocational schools, university and research institutions, and sectoral partners, four vocational curricula and open educational resources on ecological restoration will be developed. Educational resources will be made available in a multilingual platform called DERTO (Digital Ecological Restoration Toolbox). The DERTO is a resource library of ecological restoration educational materials for interested Vocational Education and Training schools, and other educational institutions in Europe and around the world. Several Massive Open Online Courses on ecological restoration will be available, and will be able to be accessed at no cost (coming in May 2026).