Transformation of Schoolyards to Combat Climate Change Effects and Promote Healthy and Active Environments
Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B EURO Mediterranean (EURO MED)Description
Organisation cooperating across borders (EN)
N.A.(FR)
Strategy for the integration of the climate adaptation actions in the policy regarding planning and management of school outdoor spaces (EN)
RE-ACT Schools Toolkit (EN)
N.A.(FR)
Thematic information
Priority:
(VI-B_EM_2) Greener MEDPriority specific objective:
RSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approachesPriority policy objective (Interreg specific objective):
PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobilityType of intervention:
060 Adaptation to climate change measures and prevention and management of climate related risks: others, e.g. storms and drought (including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approaches)Partners (8)
Lead Partner: Università degli Studi di Firenze
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 999895789
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 1279680480 | IT120000042 | N.A. (FR)
Department: Dipartimento di Architettura (DIDA)
Address: Piazza San Marco, 50121 Firenze, Italy
Department address: Via della Mattonaia, 50121 Firenze, Italy
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations
Website: https://www.unifi.it/changelang-eng.html
Total budget: EUR 272 500.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 218 000.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 54 500.00
- Агенция за икономическо развитие - Варна
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Name: Агенция за икономическо развитие - Варна
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 935473336
Partner’s ID if not PIC: BG103155067 | BG220000004 | N.A. (FR)
Address: Otetc Paisij, 9000 Varna, Bulgaria
Department address: Otetc Paisij, 9000 Varna, Bulgaria
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs
Website: http://www.veda-bg.eu
Total budget: EUR 330 200.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 264 160.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 66 040.00
- Εφορεία Ελληνικών Εκπαιδευτηρίων Λευκωσίας
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Name: Εφορεία Ελληνικών Εκπαιδευτηρίων Λευκωσίας
Department: School Board of Nicosia
Partner’s ID if not PIC: CY90005321S | CY120000011 | N.A. (FR)
Address: Aigeos & Lysippou, 1035 Palouriotissa - Nicosia, Cyprus
Department address: Aigeos & Lysippou, 1035 Palouriotissa - Nicosia, Cyprus
Legal status: public
Organisation type: N.a.
Website: http://www.eeel.org.cy
Total budget: EUR 286 200.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 228 960.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 57 240.00
- Ινστιτούτο Κύπρου
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Name: Ινστιτούτο Κύπρου
Department: Energy Department of EEWRC
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 965934440
Partner’s ID if not PIC: CY10167225J | CY120000010 | N.A. (FR)
Address: Konstantinou Kavafi, 2121 Nicosia, Cyprus
Department address: Konstantinou Kavafi, 2121 Nicosia, Cyprus
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations
Website: https://www.cyi.ac.cy/
Total budget: EUR 296 900.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 237 520.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 59 380.00
- Grad Split
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Name: Grad Split
Department: City Development Department
Partner’s ID if not PIC: HR78755598868 | HR120000030 | N.A. (FR)
Address: Obala kneza Branimira, 21000 Split, Croatia
Department address: Obala kneza Branimira, 21000 Split, Croatia
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Local public authority
Website: https://split.hr/
Total budget: EUR 328 990.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 263 192.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 65 798.00
- Ayuntamiento de Mataró
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Name: Ayuntamiento de Mataró
Department: Municipal Manager’s office
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 950964430
Partner’s ID if not PIC: P0812000H | ES308000013 | N.A. (FR)
Address: La Riera , 08301 Matarò, Spain
Department address: La Riera, 08301 Matarò, Spain
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Local public authority
Website: https://mataro.cat/
Total budget: EUR 330 200.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 264 160.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 66 040.00
- Département du Var
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Name: Département du Var
Department: Directorate of Finance - Europe Service
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 41228300018 | FR120000026 | N.A. (FR)
Address: Avenue des Lices, 83000 TOULON, France
Department address: Avenue des Lices, 83000 TOULON, France
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Local public authority
Website: http://www.var.fr
Total budget: EUR 314 700.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 251 760.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 62 940.00
- Provincia di Lucca
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Name: Provincia di Lucca
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 80001210469 | IT120000071 | N.A. (FR)
Address: Cortile Carrara, 55100 Lucca, Italy
Department address: Cortile Carrara, 55100 Lucca, Italy
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Local public authority
Website: https://www.provincia.lucca.it/
Total budget: EUR 328 500.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 262 800.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 65 700.00
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Summary
Project acronym: RE-ACT Schools
Project ID: Euro-MED0401171
Project start date: 2025-04-01
Project end date: 2027-12-31
Project status:
ongoingRelevant linked projects:
- N.A. (FR), NATURVATION (HORIZON 2020, https://www.naturvation.eu/) stands at the intersection of nature and innovation, focusing on how nature-based solutions can address urban challenges and enhance sustainability across European cities. The project explores diverse applications, from green roofs to urban forests, contributing to climate resilience, biodiversity, and environmental quality while fostering economic opportunities.
- For RE-ACT SCHOOLS, Naturvation's comprehensive database and insights provide a foundation for integrating nature-based solutions tailored to school environments.
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- By leveraging Naturvation’s methodologies and case studies, RE-ACT SCHOOLS aims to test and implement proven strategies that enhance the environmental and educational value of schoolyards. These strategies promote better outdoor comfort, air quality, biodiversity, and student engagement with nature, aligning with broader urban sustainability goals.
- (EN) | In WP2 (in particular within the Activity 2.1.) RE-ACT SCHOOLS will synchronise with NATURVATION's extensive research on urban nature-based solutions by integrating its data and findings into the design and implementation of schoolyard transformations. To ensure coordination and avoid redundancy, RE-ACT SCHOOLS will access NATURVATION's publicly available databases to select proven vegetation strategies specific to each school's local climate and urban context. This adoption streamlines resource utilisation and enhances the project’s approach to creating biodiverse, resilient educational spaces. (EN), N.A. (FR), TEESCHOOLS (INTERREG EURO-MED, https://www.cea.org.cy/en/teeschools/) focuses on energy efficiency in educational buildings throughout the Mediterranean, providing tools and methodologies to improve energy performance and reduce carbon footprints.
- The project delivers practical outcomes, including energy audits and retrofitting guidelines tested in real school settings.
- With the support of Split Municipality, one of TEESCHOOLS project partners, ReAct Schools will build on these outcomes by incorporating TEESCHOOLS’ energy-efficient practices into the broader scope of creating sustainable schoolyard designs. This integration ensures that energy considerations are fundamental to the project's approach, enhancing the overall sustainability of the school environments while aligning with European energy efficiency directives.
- (EN), N.A. (FR) | N.A. (FR), RE-ACT SCHOOLS intends to capitalise on the methodologies and outcomes of the TEESCHOOLS project by integrating its energy efficiency practices into the design and redevelopment of sustainable schoolyards. Leveraging TEESCHOOLS' tools and insights from energy audits and retrofitting guidelines, RE-ACT SCHOOLS will ensure that energy considerations are deeply embedded in the planning and execution of their nature-based solutions. With the support of Split Municipality, a partner in both projects, this integration will not only improve the energy performance of school buildings but also extend these practices to the entire schoolyard environment, enhancing thermal comfort and reducing the overall carbon footprint. (EN), N.A. (FR), Re-Natura Mataró (https://www.mataro.cat/sites/re-natura) project is developed with the support of the Fundación Biodiversidad of the MITECO within the framework of the PRTR, financed by the European Union-NextGenerationEU.
- The project focuses on increasing urban biodiversity and green spaces within city of Mataró. The strategic masterplan, developed within the project, includes creating green corridors and implementing sustainable urban drainage systems to promote ecological connectivity and water management. Furthermore, the project recognises the importance of climate adaptation in schoolyards and tackles the challenge by performing a participatory survey in 31 schools to identify the needed actions for climate adaptation in schoolyards and playgrounds. (EN) | Re-Act Schools will utilise the outcomes of Re-Natura Mataró by adopting its successful green infrastructure models and adapting them to fit the specific needs of schoolyards.
- Activities will include:
- 1) Adoption of the survey methodology for the collection of user input for ante-occupancy evaluation of the schoolyards developed in WP4;
- 2) The integration of the analysis approach developed and tested in the Re-Natura Matato project in the RE-ACT Methodology;
- 3) Local flora and fauna data will be collected from Re-Natura Mataró, for example, using climate-resilient plants. This information will inform the selection of plant species and the design of green spaces that enhance local biodiversity in territories with similar microclimate conditions.
- (EN), N.A. (FR), SMART URBAN ISLES (SUI, https://www.smarturbanisle.eu/)
- SUI’s emphasis on bioclimatic design, energy management, and RES utilisation with mini-networks for decentralised energy generation complements ReAct Schools' goal to improve the energy efficiency of school buildings, designing spatial, environmental and educational quality of their outdoor spaces. The synergies include applying SUI’s bioclimatic design strategies and techniques to optimise comfort and energy efficiency within school buildings, the grounds and their microclimate.
- The SUI project models how urban areas (buildings and open spaces) can enhance quality of life and sustainability by integrating IoT solutions, renewable energy, and green infrastructure.
- ReAct Schools, with the support of CYI (who was one of the project partners of the SUI project and the leaders of the bioclimatic design WP), will draw on these innovations to design pilot schoolyards.
- (EN), N.A. (FR) | N.A. (FR), The Re-Act Schools project will leverage SMART URBAN ISLES’ innovative approaches to creating microclimates through the strategic use of green infrastructure, nature-based solutions, and technology.
- Accordingly, the Re-Act Schools will implement similar smart solutions, such as IoT-enabled weather stations and smart sensors, to monitor and actively adapt schoolyard environments. This technology will be integrated into the schoolyards to provide real-time data on environmental conditions, enhancing the ability to develop appropriate climate-resilient designs and effectively manage these spaces. Thus, a reflexive learning ecosystem is created not only for the pupils but for all involved stakeholders with their active engagement, as encouraged by workshops.
- Furthermore, the project intends to use the SUI’s Online Platform and guidebook to develop the Re-Act Schools online tool.
- (EN), Go4Med Nature is a Euro-Med project that enhances biodiversity and ensures ecological connectivity within Mediterranean ecosystems.
- The project focuses on establishing green corridors and promoting eco-tourism to leverage natural environments for sustainable regional development. It employs innovative nature-based solutions to restore and maintain natural habitats, thus contributing to biodiversity and economic sustainability.
- The Re-Act Schools project will build on Go4Med Nature’s achievements by integrating similar environmental strategies into schoolyards, transforming them into novel, green learning landscapes. By adopting Go4Med Nature's tested approaches, such as specific planting strategies and habitat creation, Re-Act Schools aims to involve students in creating interactive and educational green spaces conducive to learning about environmental stewardship.
- (EN), N.A. (FR) | To ensure effective synergy with Go4Med Nature, Re-Act Schools will apply the project’s proven nature-based solutions for Mediterranean climates to urban school settings. Activities will include strategically selecting plant species and designing green infrastructures that have successfully enhanced biodiversity.
- ReAct Schools will coordinate with Go4Med Nature experts to tailor these solutions to each schoolyard’s specific environmental conditions and educational goals. Regular consultations and data exchanges will help synchronise efforts, ensuring the initiatives complement rather than duplicate each other. Through this collaborative approach, Re-Act Schools aims to amplify the educational and ecological impact of redesigned school environments.
- (EN), N.A. (FR), Pro.Re.Va. TCP
- The Pro.Re.Va.TCP project is a Thematic community project financed in the frame of Interreg Euro-Med that aims to establish coordination between different levels of knowledge, good practices, and policies in response to challenges in biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation. The project will enhance coordination among stakeholders at multiple levels, including public entities, sector agencies, schools, academic and research centres, and non-governmental organisations in the Mediterranean area.
- The project results include the development of a methodology for evaluating the potential of available "resources" at the community level, special modules for the Euro-Med Academy, and mentoring programs targeted at specific groups. (EN), N.A. (FR) | N.A. (FR), Currently, the Mediterranean has fragmented institutional, financial, and political actors. As the lack of coordinated support will be overcome in RE-ACT by identifying beneficial opportunities for all, strengthening common interests, and addressing the current inertia towards participation in cooperation, transnational cooperation is a key factor in harnessing the knowledge derived from pilot projects and the positive implementation results.
- A special feature of the project, which follows the Pro.Re.Va. TCP approach, introduces a "tailored" approach, which applies to all planned activities. The project starts by identifying the objective and designing or adopting the appropriate solution.
- Following the "valorization of resources" philosophy, RE-ACT always exploits, reuses, and reshapes available knowledge, existing practices, and infrastructures (results of Euro-MED and/or other Program projects) to avoid duplication of efforts and results. (EN), Urban CARE Training and Capacity Building (U-Care) is an ongoing ERASMUS+ Cooperation Partnerships project developed with the contribution of UNIFI. It is focused on promoting innovative capacity building and training in urban development with an open and inclusive transdisciplinary approach to urban health.
- Furthermore, the project enables the current and future generations of researchers, planners, designers, and urban managers to address comprehensively and effectively urban health issues with spatial solutions.
- U-CARE values the role of higher education students. It engages them in understanding climate demands and requirements for healthier cities, and developing the skills needed to lead their implementation. Their contribution is integral to the success of the project. (EN), N.A. (FR) | The RE-ACT School project will learn from the U-CARE capacity-building strategy to involve stakeholders in urban regeneration's governance and design process, accelerating the development of evidence-based urban projects for health.
- In detail, will be created synergies with the U-CARE phases of:
- (i) Data management;
- (ii) Environmental health impact assessment;
- (iii) Urban Health Policy
- Planning;
- (iv) Health-centred Urban Planning and Design and;
- (v) Urban health and development management.
- Furthermore, the learning experience developed in U-Care will be translated into the educational workshop of co-design organized in WP1 and dedicated to pupils and citizens to increase their participation in the pilot actions and their knowledge on the topics of climate change and energy transition. (EN), N.A. (FR), The National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC) is a project established and funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) to create one of five national centres dedicated to frontier research involving institutions and businesses throughout Italy. More than 1,500 researchers and 48 partner institutions are committed to studying and preserving our country's ecosystems and biodiversity.
- With NBFC, Italy is sending a concrete message to promote the sustainable management of biodiversity. Biodiversity plays a crucial role in the functioning of all the Planet's ecosystems and is the basis of life on Earth, with a direct impact on the well-being of the community and the individual.
- DIDA staff is involved in many activities the NBFC promotes, particularly In Spoke 5, which focuses on mapping urban biodiversity, developing urban greening plans, and compiling a catalogue of urban Nature-Based Solutions for the Mediterranean.
- (EN), N.A. (FR) | RE-ACT SCHOOLS intends to build on the existing practices and results of the NBFC by incorporating its research findings and methodologies into the project's framework for enhancing schoolyard ecosystems. Utilising the knowledge gained from NBFC’s focus on mapping urban biodiversity and developing greening plans, RE-ACT SCHOOLS will apply these insights to design of nature-based solutions that are specifically tailored to the unique climatic and ecological conditions of the Mediterranean region. The collaboration will enable the project to utilise a catalogue of Nature-Based Solutions provided by NBFC, ensuring that the selected interventions are both effective in promoting biodiversity and sustainable in terms of maintenance and resilience. Furthermore, DIDA’s involvement in Spoke 5 of NBFC enriches the project with cutting-edge practices in urban biodiversity, directly influencing the strategies employed in creating more resilient and biologically diverse educational environments. (EN), N.A. (FR), Urban Nature Labs (UNaLab, https://unalab.eu/en) is Horizon 2020 research and innovation focused on co-creating nature-based solutions with stakeholders to tackle urban challenges such as water management, heat stress, and biodiversity loss. The project encourages active participation from local communities to ensure that solutions are contextually relevant and supported by the public.
- ReAct Schools intends to apply UNaLab’s co-creation approach to actively involve students, teachers, and the community in designing schoolyards that serve ecological purposes and meet educational and recreational needs. (EN), N.A. (FR) | The Re-Act Schools will use the collaborative frameworks developed by UNaLab to implement participatory design processes. This includes adapting UNaLab’s community engagement and stakeholder involvement tools to fit the school context, ensuring that students, parents, and teachers actively shape their environments. (EN), N.A. (FR), TEENERGY SCHOOLS (Methodologies for improving energy efficiency in schools in the Mediterranean area) is a project financed by the MED program with the participation of the University of Florence, Province of Lucca and the CYI participated (https://issuu.com/rosaromano/docs/teenergy_guidelines). The aim was to improving, through technical solutions and participatory methodologies, energy efficiency in secondary schools in the Mediterranean area.
- Teenergy Schools has set up an Action Plan and a common Strategy based on the experimentation of energy saving techniques, integration of innovative materials and renewable energies for reducing costs and consumptions. The project has implemented Best Practice Benchmark based on data from Energy Audits conducted on more than 80 school buildings in MED area, to provide representative values and compare the secondary schools’ actual energy performance.
- (EN), N.A. (FR) |
- The Re-Act Schools project leverages the findings from TEENERGY SCHOOLS, which focused on enhancing energy efficiency in Mediterranean schools, to enrich its own approach towards creating climate-resilient outdoor environments. In particular, Re-Act Schools will build on the shared experience of three project partners, DIDA, CYI, and the Province of Lucca in designing the policy guidelines for climate resilient schoolyards design. (EN), N.A. (FR)
Total budget/expenditure: EUR 2 488 190.00
Total EU funding (amount): EUR 1 990 552.00
Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 80.00%
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Infrastructure investments:
- I2.1 - Mataro (Spain) Pilot Action - Nursery School - EUR 170 000.00 - country: España (ES), town: Mataro, street: Street Santiago Rusiñol, 1-23, postal_code: 08301, ,
- I2.2 - Var (France) Pilot Action - High school - EUR 151 000.00 - country: France (FR), town: Sanary-sur-Mer, street: , , postal_code: 83123, ,
- I2.3 - Viareggio (Italy) Pilot Action - High school - EUR 150 000.00 - country: Italia (IT), town: Viareggio, street: Via Aurelia Nord, 342, postal_code: 55049, Toscana (ITI1), Lucca (ITI12)
- I2.4 - Split (Croatia) Pilot Action - Elementary school - EUR 150 000.00 - country: Hrvatska (HR), town: Split, street: Bruna Bušića, 6, postal_code: 21000, Jadranska Hrvatska (HR03), Splitsko-dalmatinska županija (HR035)
- I2.5 - Aksakovo (Bulgaria) Pilot Action - High school - EUR 79 000.00 - country: Bulgaria (BG), town: Aksakovo, street: , , postal_code: 9154, ,
- I2.6 - N.A. - EUR 150 000.00 - country: Kýpros (CY), town: Nicosia, street: , , postal_code: 1100, ,
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2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B EURO Mediterranean (EURO MED)
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2025-10-02
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733 / 733 (100%)
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