General Description
ST4ADU (Sustainable Tourism Skills for Adult Learners) is a two-year Erasmus+ KA210-ADU project that aims to strengthen sustainable tourism skills among adult learners, particularly those facing social or economic barriers. The project brings together partners from Greece, Spain and Italy to develop accessible learning pathways, promote responsible tourism practices, and support environmental and social sustainability in Mediterranean island regions.
Through international cooperation, the project will create practical learning materials, implement local workshops, and explore good practices in sustainable tourism. Special emphasis is placed on empowering learners with fewer opportunities, including migrants, refugees, women, and individuals living in remote island areas, enabling them to improve their employability and actively participate in local development. The project also supports educators by offering professional training and tools to strengthen inclusive, sustainability-focused adult education.
Enhance Employability & Social Inclusion
The project equips adult learners with theoretical and practical knowledge in sustainable tourism, helping them develop skills relevant to the local labour market. It also provides guidance to help learners apply new competences and access job opportunities in the tourism sector.
(Linked to SDG 4 & SDG 8)
Promote Sustainable & Responsible Tourism Practices
Participants develop skills in environmental conservation, cultural preservation and eco-friendly tourism approaches. The project encourages responsible interaction with natural and cultural resources and supports long-term sustainability in island destinations.
(Linked to SDG 13)
Support Vulnerable & Marginalised Groups
The project fosters an inclusive learning environment that helps migrants, refugees and women overcome educational barriers. Through mapping, feedback collection and adaptable learning materials, the project ensures relevance to diverse cultural and socio-economic contexts.
(Linked to SDG 5 & SDG 10)
Strengthen International Cooperation & Knowledge Exchange
By connecting organizations from three Mediterranean countries, the project encourages cross-border collaboration, shared best practices and wider dissemination of results across Europe.
(Linked to SDG 17)
Align with Erasmus+ Horizontal Priorities
The project contributes to:
• Upskilling & Reskilling in the field of sustainable tourism
• Environmental sustainability and climate-conscious education
• Digital transformation, through digital tools and accessible online resources
• Inclusion & Diversity, ensuring equal opportunities for learners with fewer opportunities
• Participation in democratic life, through community engagement and stakeholder dialogue
Adult Learners:
- Migrants, refugees, unemployed individuals, and adults with low formal qualifications
- At least 80 learners will acquire new skills in sustainable tourism to improve employability and social inclusion
Educators & Trainers in Adult Education:
- At least 30 adult educators will benefit from professional training, materials and tools
- Particularly valuable for teachers in remote Second Chance Schools with limited training opportunities
Local Communities:
Promoting awareness of sustainable tourism and supporting local development in island regions.
Tourism Businesses:
Access to a better-trained workforce and opportunities to adopt sustainable, competitive tourism practices.
Educational Institutions:
Schools, adult education centres and training organisations across Europe will have access to project results—including the sustainable tourism booklet—to integrate sustainability into their curricula.