During 2023, the Centre of Vocational Excellence has established and developed education in the green industry in Czech Republic. Here are highlights from last year and a small highlight of this year's big event!
Green Cities 2030+ Centre
With support from the Central Bohemian Region and its Department of Environment and Agriculture an official Centre of Vocational Excellence was established this year in Czech Republic.
Referred to as the Green Cities 2030+ Centre, this new space has been established as part of the European Platform for Urban Greening and aims to increase the knowledge and skills needed to address biodiversity, climate adaptation, and well-being in the urban environment, while providing a place to expand the expertise of staff in city, municipal and regional authorities who are working on Urban Greening issues.
The Green Cities 2030+ Centre will also act as an information hub for vocational educators and students in secondary and higher education, focused on Horticulture and Landscaping, or any other interested parties, including members of the public. Currently this centre, is located within the Agricultural College and Agricultural Secondary School BeneŠov, and there are plans to make a more permanent physical centre in the years to come.
Through the hard work and dedication of the Czech Platform partners, over the past few years eight new partners have joined their Centre for Vocational Excellence and they can celebrate the involvement of 26 regional districts within the Central Bohemian Region that will pro-actively champion Urban Greening and environmental best practices.
New Curriculum & Life-Long Learning
Based on new trends that have emerged in the Green sector a new course has been design and approved. Commencing in 2024 ‘Design of Urban Greening’ will be offered, with curriculum developed for students at the secondary school level. This is a new field of study focused on innovative approaches to the establishment and maintenance of urban Green spaces. During the four years of study, students will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to create Green habitats that respect natural ecosystems and biodiversity.
Link to the study program: https://www.zemsbn.cz/poznej-nase-obory/produkt/design-mestske-zelene
Host International Urban Greening Week
Having participated in the inaugural International Urban Greening Week held in both the Netherlands and Finland, the Czech Platform partners are preparing their plans to host the second annual International Urban Greening Week, alongside Romania, in April 2024.
Following the timelines and planning guides provided by the two previous host countries, the Czech partners hope to benefit from lessons learned by their counterparts, generate increased participation and student
exchanges with all the Platform counties, and create engaging opportunities for tangible solutions and outcomes during this intensive cooperative learning week.
Read more about the last year’s highlights here!
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