EFTR PROJECTS
EFTR PROJECTS
• GREEN TALES PROJECT
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION THROUGH ARTS AND DIGITAL TOOLS FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS
The Green Tales project, Co-funded by the Erasmus + Programme of the European Union, is presented as an innovative and forward-looking initiative. It uses tales to raise awareness about environmental education among children who came from underprivileged and migrants backgrounds in Europe. Through the creation of stories, artistic activities, and digital tools, the project aims to engage children in a creative and inclusive educational path, promoting sustainability and respect for the environment…
11/06/2025
Final Conference of the Green Tales project
The European Fairy Tale Route Association is pleased to announce that the GREEN TALES Project National Conference will be held in Rome on 11 November, from 11:00 to 13:00. The event will be hosted by Roma Tre University, Department of Education, and it will be possible to participate both in person and online.
Those wishing to follow the conference online can access it via the following link: Green Tales Final Conference.
Discover the results and future prospects of GREEN TALES — a project dedicated to promoting sustainability and environmental awareness through storytelling and education in primary schools.
09/30/2025
Green Tales final movie premiered at ANIMASYROS Festival
The final movie of the Green Tales project premiered on 28 September 2025 at the ANIMASYROS International Animation Festival, receiving an enthusiastic response from the audience.
Reflecting the project’s intercultural spirit, the film is available in English, Spanish, German, Turkish, and Icelandic, with subtitles provided in all languages.
The movie can now be watched on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lj3dpX8GkFk
09/29/2o25
Marianne Poncelet to Speak at the 3rd New Eleusis Symposium
On 27 September 2025, Marianne Poncelet, Vice-President of the International Yehudi Menuhin Foundation and ideator of the Green Tales project, will participate virtually in the 3rd New Eleusis Symposium: Re-Enchanting the World.
The annual Symposium, organised by the World Human Forum, gathers international speakers to explore connections between ancient wisdom, modern consciousness, science, humanities, spirituality, archaeology, and art.
Marianne Poncelet will join the panel “Children: Humanity’s Dream Tank” to present the Green Tales project, alongside experts in education, storytelling, and the arts.
09/29/2025
Green Tales: School resources now available
As part of the Green Tales project, teaching resources are now available on the Green Tales website. The materials include eight tales about the four elements—Earth, Water, Air, and Fire—in PDF format, as well as four accompanying videos.
These outputs are designed to support teachers, educators, and learners in addressing environmental themes through creativity and storytelling. All resources are provided free of charge to encourage wider use in schools and educational activities across Europe.
A final project film will also be released by the end of September.
09/26/2025
Green Tales: Children Across Europe Join Creativity to Celebrate the Four Elements
As part of the Green Tales project, more than 150 children from Germany, Iceland, Spain, and Turkey worked together during the 2024/2025 school year to create stories inspired by the four elements—earth, air, water, and fire. Through workshops with artists and teachers, they explored environmental themes and produced four short films, each based on scripts exchanged among participating schools. The project highlights both creativity and environmental awareness across Europe.
Schools Across Europe Bring Nature to Life Through Art and Storytelling
As part of the Green Tales Project, children in Iceland, Germany, Spain, and Türkiye explored environmental themes through storytelling, visual arts, sound, and digital media. Their creative work resulted in eight original stories, later developed into four animated stories and four animated chapters, which will be combined into a collective animated film to be released in September. The project also fostered international collaboration through online meetings, connecting students and educators across Europe.
A dedicated meeting for parents provided further insights into animation techniques and story development, while the day concluded with a private gathering to acknowledge the project’s impact and its European partnerships.
Green Tales Project: Events in Iceland to Celebrate Creativity and Cooperation
On May 28, 2025, the University of Akureyri and Valsárskóli hosted two events to present the outcomes of the Green Tales project. During the official screening of the animated short film, students and teachers showcased their creativity through Icelandic stories, character development, and artistic collaboration.
The event received strong appreciation for the quality of the animation and sparked discussions on the educational value of artistic learning. Sketches and storyboards from the creative process were also exhibited.
A dedicated meeting for parents provided further insights into animation techniques and story development, while the day concluded with a private gathering to acknowledge the project’s impact and its European partnerships.
EFTR News: European Fairy Tale Route Showcases Green Tales Project at International Conference in Slovenia
Gorizia-Nova Gorica-Tolmin, April 16, 2025 – The European Fairy Tale Route (EFTR) took centre stage at the recent International Conference on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe, held from April 14 to 16 across the border cities of Gorizia, Nova Gorica, and Tolmin. The conference was part of the Interreg project Ljubka’s Trail, led by the Forum of Slavic Cultures (FSK) in collaboration with the Lojze Bratuž Cultural Centre.
Marina D’Amato, President of the European Fairy Tale Route, presented and promoted the Green Tales project to an audience of 66 participants. The project, which blends storytelling with sustainability, was well-received as an example of how cultural heritage can intersect with environmental values.
The event gathered representatives from Cultural Routes spanning nine countries, along with experts, local community leaders, and cultural professionals. Discussions focused on cross-border cooperation, the evolving role of cultural routes, and the development of inclusive cultural initiatives that connect communities through shared heritage, literature, education, and the arts. During the three-day event, participants could explore the new Ljubka Route, a cross-border literary path dedicated to women’s poetry and gender equality. The conference provided an ideal platform to present the project and foster collaboration and cultural exchanges.
ANNUAL ADVISORY FORUM ON CULTURAL ROUTES 2024 IN VISEGRÁD: THE EUROPEAN FAIRY TALE ROUTE PROMOTES THE GREEN TALES PROJECT
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