GreenO2

Author: Małgorzata Zimnoch
The goal of the project is to spread care for the environment. With particular focus on planting young trees and separating waste. Little things can mean a lot.
The author of the poster is a volunteer in the GREENO2 project, who is a student in the Akademia Kultury Społecznej i Medialnej w Toruniu (University of Social andMedia Culture in Toruń, Poland).
Thank you!

GREENO2 was here!!!!
🌿 Representatives from GRIPEN EUROPE and XENIOS POLIS visited "Attica Green EXPO", which took place on 29/5-1/6, the largest ECO MEET in Greece. 🌍🌱

Our experience was amazing! The event was full of inspiration and new ideas for a greener future. 🌟♻️

Read more:

https://atticagreenexpo.gr/
https://gripeneurope.eu/greeno2/
https://xeniospolis.gr/greeno2/

🌍🌱 Celebrate World Environment Day 2024! 🌱🌍
Our friends from XENIOS POLIS have prepared a special poster!
Thank you!
Learn more:
Read more: https://greeno2.eu/
Visit the World Environment Day website : https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/

The author of the poster is a volunteer in the GREENO2 project, who is a student in the Akademia Kultury Społecznej i Medialnej w Toruniu (University of Social and Media Culture in Toruń, Poland).
Thank you!

Autho: Maria Żyła
The project aims to promote the protection of bees from extinction
The author of the poster is a volunteer in the GREENO2 project, who is a student in the Akademia Kultury Społecznej i Medialnej w Toruniu (University of Social andMedia Culture in Toruń, Poland).
Thank you!

Promo material!!!!

Animacja na promująca program ekologiczny Greeno2

Info in Ntalian language!
Bogdana Nosova: thanks!
Unitus coordina il progetto Erasmus+ GREENO2 per promuovere la formazione sulle energie rinnovabili e la sostenibilità
https://www.unitus.it/news/news/unitus-coordina-il-progetto-erasmus-greeno2-per-promuovere-la-formazione-sulle-energie-rinnovabili-e-la-sostenibilita/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0FqmIuob2grvIEDv2wUpl_7C9W0-UDnogiKwsIZOZSNx3Rtlj3RniIsyk_aem_Af9f1hFfM-8aZnwsgyORvKbF7qU3G62sr0K8hnqPqqGL8gSbEalPxfO1qfjtQgA2RMM5mbCKOtffDmtnCIVORFQU

Unitus coordina il progetto Erasmus+ GREENO2 per promuovere la formazione sulle energie rinnovabili e la sostenibilità - Unitus I nuovi approcci per l’insegnamento e per la ricerca sulle tematiche dell’energia rinnovabile e sui cambiamenti climatici nella comunità accademica sono stati discussi durante l’incontro transnazionale del progetto GREENO2 che […]

Our Friends from XENIOS POLIS prepared a special video material for dissemination the amazing projcect GREENO2!
Thank you Katerina Charokopou for sharing!
Watch and admire!

GREENO2 GREENO2 - Green Roofs in higher education institutions as sustainable cEnters for research, participation, ENvironmental consciousness and O2 generationhttps...

The Shevchenko National University of Kyiv is also responsible for the dissemination of results in the Ukrainian press.
Below is a link with an article!
Thank you!
https://knu.ua/news/13162?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0yU6fCWhUJMHtaokhSdki8iwBqhLkiDZSBsVwMzSopyZ1zftyGB55rG-A_aem_AQ2DaH5RbkmXm7NYutLo-NO2f8r2ZqBkK_MZ3YnajDq1Xgf_TMqoRPDYfvdAPktXvBkyowfjv1gmIFQXFjDLRHP4

Новини: КНУ спільно з європейськими партнерами працюють над проєктом покращення екології Представники КНУ імені Тараса Шевченка взяли участь у нараді за проєктом Erasmus+ KA220-HED «Зелені дахи у закладах вищої освіти як сталі дослідницькі центри задля вихова....

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv prepared an amazing material!
Look!

🌿🏙️ Recap of the "GREENO2 Digital Brainstorming" Webinar 🌱🌐

"GREENO2 Digital Brainstorming" webinar took place on May 6th, 2024, bringing together experts and stakeholders to explore sustainability initiatives in higher education institutions through green roofs and community gardens.

Andrea Colantoni has organized this webinar to encourage the synergies between green roofs and urban gardens (GREENO2+GEnerACTOR projects), emphasizing their pivotal role in advancing environmental and social sustainability. Guided by Giorgio Scavino, participants engaged in interactive quizzes, delving into various aspects of urban agriculture governance and solutions.

Throughout the webinar, experts including Professor Fran Sanchez, Bogdana Nosova, Andrea Petroselli, Krystian Cholaszczynski, and Dr. Przemysław Pawlak shared valuable insights, stressing the importance of collaboration, communication, and knowledge exchange in overcoming barriers to green roof implementation.

Technical challenges, financial constraints, and competence gaps emerged as focal points for intervention, with the GREENO2 project poised to address these through a forthcoming e-learning pathway.

Participants were inspired by a compelling NPR video showcasing the transformative impact of green roofs, underscoring the potential for real-world success stories to drive positive change.

As we reflect on the webinar, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants for their invaluable contributions to this collaborative effort. Together, we've taken significant strides towards fostering sustainable urban development, guided by principles of innovation, inclusiveness, and environmental stewardship.

Stay connected to discover the next steps and the construction of the GREENO2 e-learning path.

Let's continue to build upon this momentum and work together towards a greener, more resilient future for all! 🌱🏙️

"GREENO-O2 Digital Brainstorming - from green roof to Manifesto on UPA Governance"
We work together and together we come up with new dissemination activities! A great event!
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"GREENO-O2 Digital Brainstorming - from green roof to Manifesto on UPA Governance" is just started!
Join!

🌿🌍 Join our webinar on May 6th at 15.30pm (CET)! 🌍🌿

Embark on a digital brainstorming journey with us under the "Sustainable Development Festival" promoted by ! The webinar "GREENO-O2 Digital Brainstorming - from green roof to Manifesto on UPA Governance" is just around the corner, and we're excited to unveil the synergy between two EU-funded projects: GREENO2 and GenerACTOR.

🗓 When: May 6th at 3.30pm (CET)
🌱 What: Explore the sustainable future of our communities, from green roofing to the Urban Gardens Governance Manifesto.

💬 Who: Calling all experts, activists, and anyone passionate about building a greener, more sustainable world!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and drive positive change. Secure your spot now and get ready for an engaging and inspiring conversation!

🌳 🌱

Friends from GRIPEN EUROPE have prepared a special post dedicated to the meeting in Cadiz!
Thank you Niki Tsaireli!
https://gripeneurope.eu/transnational-project-meeting-for-greeno2-project-in-cadiz-spain/
GRIPEN EUROPE is a new initiative founded in Mangalia, Romania (2018). As an innovative organization is primarily active in the field of digital services with emphasis on research, culture and education.

Transnational Project Meeting for GreenO2 project in Cadiz, Spain – Gripeneurope to a digital world..

Vertical gardens
Living walls, also known as green walls or vertical gardens, are an innovative solution used in urban architecture that involves covering vertical surfaces with plants. They make the urban environment greener, more aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly. Living walls are an excellent way to introduce nature into urban spaces, while improving the quality of life for residents. Living walls can be found in various parts of the city, such as office buildings, hotels, shopping malls, schools and even on residential buildings. They are often used as decorative elements, but also as a means to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. In city centers, where there is not enough space for traditional gardens, living walls allow the use of vertical surfaces to introduce greenery. Living walls are an innovative and beautiful solution that can bring numerous benefits to cities. They bring nature into the urban environment, improve air quality, provide thermal and acoustic insulation, and contribute to the aesthetics of the urban landscape. Their use in cities is increasingly popular, and the future of green walls seems promising, especially with the growing interest in sustainable solutions in architecture.
Despite its many advantages, living walls pose some challenges for designers and building owners. It is necessary to design an adequate irrigation system, drainage, and provide a suitable structure to hold the plants. In addition, living walls require regular maintenance, which involves costs and the involvement of specialists.
Living walls use special structures to hold plants on vertical surfaces, such as building walls, facades or fences. In this way, unused space in the city can be developed.
A wide range of plants can be used in green walls, including vines, mosses, ferns, as well as flowers or small shrubs. This gives great design possibilities and allows you to adapt the appearance of the wall to the environment.
Living walls help reduce air pollution, absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. In addition, plants can act as thermal and acoustic insulation, reducing energy consumption in buildings.
Green walls introduce elements of nature into cities, improving the aesthetics of urban landscapes. They can become a tourist attraction and improve the well-being of residents.
Katarzyna Szyszko

Intensive use green roofs
Intensive use green roofs are an advanced and versatile architectural solution for creating rich green spaces on top of buildings. Unlike extensive green roofs, which are lightweight and require minimal maintenance, intensive roofs are more like traditional gardens and parks, offering more options in terms of both vegetation and functionality. Intensive green roofs are ideal for residential buildings, hotels, office complexes and public facilities that want to create unique spaces for human use. They can be a place for people to meet, relax, and also serve as additional utility spaces. Some intensive green roof designs even include landscaping elements such as paths, ponds and pergolas. Because of their complexity and importance, green intensive roofs pose engineering and construction challenges for designers and building owners. It is important to provide adequate support structure, drainage systems and waterproofing. Installation and maintenance costs are also higher than for extensive roofs, which can affect budgets and long-term planning.
Green intensive roofs can accommodate a variety of plants, from lawns to shrubs to small trees and flowers. This makes them more attractive and can serve a recreational function.
Intensive roofs are much heavier than extensive ones, as they require a deeper layer of substrate that can support a variety of vegetation. This requires a robust building structure.
With a larger surface area and diverse vegetation, intensive roofs can be used as recreation areas, public spaces and even vegetable gardens.
Due to their complexity, intensive roofs require regular maintenance, irrigation and monitoring of drainage systems.
Intensive use green roofs are the perfect solution for those who want to create a green oasis in the urban landscape. They offer not only aesthetic benefits, but also environmental benefits such as improved air quality, thermal insulation and increased urban biodiversity. Thanks to their versatility, they can transform the roofs of buildings into vibrant places that benefit both people and the environment.
Katarzyna Szysko
AKSiM Toruń Poland

Thanks to the great cooperation with Smart4art!
We have a great advertisement for the project!
Presentation coming soon!

Animacja na promująca program ekologiczny Greeno2

Green roofs with extensive use
Green roofs with extensive use are an innovative solution in the field of architecture and ecology that is gaining popularity around the world. These are roofs that use a layer of vegetation instead of traditional roofing materials, such as tiles or sheet metal. Extensive green roofs are typically lighter and less complicated to construct than intensive green roofs, making them more accessible to a wide range of users.
Extensive green roofs are ideal for commercial, residential and public buildings. They can be used on garages, office buildings, apartment blocks or even industrial buildings. Due to their light weight and minimal maintenance requirements, they are an attractive option for property owners who want to improve the ecological footprint of their building.
Extensive use green roofs have a relatively low weight, making them suitable for installation on a variety of building types, including flat and pitched roofs.
Vegetation on these types of roofs is usually resistant to extreme weather conditions and requires minimal maintenance. Plants such as sedums and grasses are ideal for this type of roof.
Extensive green roofs are designed to be self-sustaining in terms of water. In most cases, rain and moisture from the air are enough to irrigate them.
Green roofs help reduce the heat island effect in cities, improve the thermal insulation of buildings, reduce noise and absorb air pollution.
Despite their many advantages, extensive green roofs also have some challenges. The need for proper drainage and water barrier design are important aspects to consider during installation. In addition, while maintenance is minimal, it cannot be completely neglected - periodic inspections are essential to ensure the roof functions properly.
Extensive use green roofs are an excellent solution for individuals and companies looking for green and economical construction solutions. Their ability to improve the quality of urban life, reduce emissions and enhance architectural aesthetics makes them worth considering in modern construction projects.
Katarzyna Szyszko

We are still experiencing the last meeting of the project members in Cadiz!
This time material from Poland:
https://aktualnosci.aksim.edu.pl/relacje/spotkanie-czlonkow-projektu-greeno2-w-hiszpanii/

Our last project meeting was extraordinary.
We learned a lot and divided the tasks for the near future.
A commemorative postcard of the consortium members by Katerina Charokopou from XENIOS POLIS in Athens.

Great material from our last meeting in Cadiz!
Thank you Yannis Skarpelos from Panteion University in Athens!

Transnational Project Meeting for GreenO2 project in Spain – Cultural informatics, data & computational cultural studies lab Posted on April 7, 2024 by adminTransnational Project Meeting for GreenO2 project in Spain The successful Transnational Project Meeting of the GreenO2 program took place on the 4th and 5th of April at the University of Cadiz. Representatives from all partners (Greece, Italy, Spain, Poland, Ukraine)....

Project Meeting in Cadiz!
Dream Team!
Our Family!

Amazing TPM in Cadiz!
On April 3 and 4, 2024, a meeting of project members took place in beautiful Cadiz, Spain!
Thank you to the hosts, UCA, for the great organization!

GREENO2 RESULTS ON THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN ATHENS
“Green Roofs in higher education institutions as sustainable cEnters for research, participation, ENvironmental consciousness and O2 generation” (GREENO2) Project intermediate research results were presented by Prof. Andrea Colantoni with University of Tuscia and Taras Shevchenko National University scholars at the 1st OPEN-AIR CITIES International Conference “Local and Regional Sustainable Development and Urban Reconstruction”. The event took place at the Harokopio University of Athens, Greece.
During the presentation of the research team conference paper intituled: “Green Infrastructures for Environmental Protection and the Spread of the Culture of Sustainability” Prof. Andrea Colantoni stressed on the importance of green infrastructure and described the main functions of green roofs.
He also explained the GREENO2 Project aims, among which the following are the main ones: to promote green roofs as the academic community’s response to environmental protection and active participation and well-being in higher education; to provide environmental education through green roofs; to encourage the implementation of green roofs as centres for research and environmental consciousness, study and/or recreation area, etc. Moreover, based on the results of the project it is planned to propose a strategy and conception of communication to educate youth and develop culture of green infrastructures as well as deepen knowledge on green roof issues.
The Programme and summary of the main theses presented during the Conference are available on the official Conference website and as well as on the official webpage of the GREENO2 Project at the following links:
- 1st Open-Air Cities International Conference “Local & Regional Sustainable Development and Urban Reconstruction”, Harokopio University of Athens, February 16-18, 2024. - Book of Abstracts. Edited by Roido Mitoula. Publications: Open-Air Cities Institute Athens, 2024. 255 p. (P. 84). ISBN: 978-618-87070-0-9
https://www.openaircities.org/book-of-abstracts/
- 1st Open-Air Cities International Conference “Local & Regional Sustainable Development and Urban Reconstruction”, Harokopio University of Athens, February 16-18, 2024. - Conference Programme. 23 p.
https://www.openaircities.org/agenda/
- Colantoni, A, Bianchini, L, Di Domenico, G, Pesarini, P, Di Stefano, V, Nosova, B (2024) Green Infrastructures for Environmental Protection and the Spread of the Culture of Sustainability. Conference Paper. 1st Open-Air Cities International Conference “Local & Regional Sustainable Development and Urban Reconstruction”. Book of Abstracts. Edited by Roido Mitoula. Harokopio University of Athens, February 16-18, 2024. Publications: Open-Air Cities Institute Athens, 2024. P. 84. ISBN: 978-618-87070-0-9
https://www.openaircities.org/book-of-abstracts/
The University of Tuscia is the Erasmus+ KA220-HED GREENO2 Project coordinator. The International Project brought together 7 prestigious partners from 6 European countries such as: Xenios Polis Culture, Science and Action (Greece), University of Cádiz (Spain), SG Gripen Europe s.r.l. (Romania), Higher School of Social and Media Culture in Toruń (Poland), Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences (Greece), LIM Srl Unipersonale (Italy), and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine). The project was funded by the European Union for a total amount of cost of 400,000 Euros.
Project duration: 36 months – from 01 September 2023 to 31 August 2026.
By Bogdana Nosova, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Social Communications
Institute of Journalism
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Unitus, finanziato il progetto GreenO2
Material in the Italian press!

Unitus, finanziato il progetto Greeno2 - Corriere di Viterbo Unitus, finanziato il progetto Greeno2. L’Università degli Studi della Tuscia si è aggiudicata un finanziamento.

Unitus coordinates GREENO2 project....
Material published on the university website!

Unitus coordinates GREENO2 project - Unitus The kick-off meeting of the international project called GREENO2 “Green Roofs in higher education institutions as sustainable cEnters for research, participation, ENvironmental consciousness and O2 generation” took place at the […]

Another important point of our project: meeting of team members from several countries!
An important organizational meeting took place today before the dissemination event in Cadiz!
Busy day!