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About GreenShift 1.0

GreenShift 1.0 is a Capacity Building project co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. It aims to foster sustainable and inclusive development in the Amazon regions of Peru and Bolivia by addressing the urgent need to transition towards responsible gold mining and green economic practices.

Through an innovative upskilling platform, the project empowers young professionals, local communities, and education providers with green skills, digital tools, and inclusive methodologies. 

GreenShift will develop training modules, digital resources, and community-based actions to support environmentally responsible practices and local capacity-building. The project also contributes to climate action, digital transition, and social inclusion -aligning with the priorities of Erasmus+ and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Specific Objectives:

1. Understand the Green Talent Status-Quo in the Amazon Region
  • Conduct a comprehensive analysis of green talent in the mining and extractive sectors of Peru and Bolivia.

  • Identify technical skill and knowledge gaps in sustainable mining, fair trade, and human rights.

  • Map the value chains of gold mining considering intercultural, environmental, gender, social inclusion, and territorial dimensions.
  • Identify the key green skills and job profiles in high demand for sustainable, mercury-free gold mining.

  • Highlight neglected yet critical skill sets and ensure alignment with ongoing regional projects and stakeholder needs.

  • Emphasize inclusion of women, indigenous communities, and underrepresented groups.
  • Design participatory workshops that promote peer learning in green skills.

  • Involve industry, society, and community stakeholders in the co-creation of learning experiences.

  • Facilitate accessibility for miners, women, and indigenous communities in Madre de Dios and Beni.
4. Develop the GreenShift 1.0 Toolkit
  • Create a practical and inclusive toolkit based on identified needs and best practices.

  • Equip small-scale miners and civil society with actionable knowledge on responsible mining.

  • Promote awareness on fair trade and human rights in the sector.
  • Launch an online platform offering tailored learning experiences and certification in green skills.

  • Ensure accessibility for local communities and promote career development in sustainable mining.

  • Provide resources for job matching, training, and fair trade knowledge dissemination.
  • Engage a diverse range of stakeholders to secure sustainability beyond the funding period.

  • Activate a global digital community and build formal partnerships for long-term support.

  • Advocate for integration of project outcomes into policies, educational systems, and business practices.

👥 Addressee

  • Vocational education and training (VET) providers.
  • Local educators and trainers.
  • Young professionals and technical students.
  • Local communities in the Amazon (especially women and youth).
  • Public institutions and NGOs linked to sustainable development and mining governance.

🌎 Territorial Focus

Where we work

GreenShift focuses on selected Amazonian regions in Peru and Bolivia, where informal gold mining presents major environmental and social challenges.

💻 Our Digital Upskilling Platform

At the heart of the project is the GreenShift Digital Platform, an open and inclusive learning environment offering: 

 
  • At the raining modules in green skills and sustainable mining.
  • Digital resources for VET providers and local trainers.
  • Tools to foster collaboration between stakeholders in Europe and Latin America.
  • Opportunities for community participation and co-creation.
 

    🌱 A flexible and user-friendly platform, accessible  even in low-connectivity regions.

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