The VET EcoLume Project thrives through the collaboration of a diverse network of partners and affiliated organizations from Europe and Latin America. Together, we work towards a shared goal: reducing light pollution and promoting sustainable urban lighting practices. Each partner and affiliate brings specialized expertise in vocational education, environmental sustainability, and community engagement, ensuring that the project’s objectives are met effectively across all regions.
As a leader in youth education and empowerment, Youth Power Germany coordinates the overall project, managing the strategic direction and ensuring the success of project activities across partner countries.
Web: www.yp-de.org
Skies of Chile is dedicated to the preservation of dark skies and the reduction of light pollution through innovative lighting solutions. They lead efforts in research, case studies, and environmental advocacy, focusing on both European and Latin American challenges.
Web: www.cieloschile.cl
Specializing in e-learning and digital educational tools, Learning Library develops the Online Learning Platform for the Light Pollution Mitigation Specialist Curriculum, providing engaging, interactive content for learners worldwide.
Web: learning-library.net
Yunus Corporation’s focus on social innovation and sustainable urban development ensures that the project integrates policy frameworks and engages stakeholders across regions, offering training and workshops for both learners and educators.
Web: yunus.cl
Pannonia Consulting leads efforts in project management, research dissemination, and public relations, overseeing the development of the project’s branding, website, and outreach strategies to ensure broad awareness and engagement.
Web: www.pannonia-consulting.hr
Contributing valuable local knowledge, the Municipality of Envigado Medellín supports the integration of sustainable lighting practices into urban planning and adapts the curriculum to the specific needs of Latin American communities.
Web: www.envigado.gov.co
Corporación Universitaria Remington (UniRemington) is a higher education institution in Colombia, specializing in vocational education and training. They are instrumental in adapting the Light Pollution Mitigation Specialist Curriculum to the Latin American context, ensuring its relevance and practical application. They will also contribute to curriculum development, testing, and training programs for local VET educators and learners. Their extensive academic resources will ensure the curriculum meets high educational standards and is effectively integrated into Colombia’s vocational education system.
Web: www.uniremington.edu.co
The Municipality of Vrbje plays an essential role as an affiliated partner, contributing to the local implementation of the project’s educational content and sustainable lighting strategies. They provide valuable regional knowledge on urban development and sustainable lighting solutions, helping to adapt the Light Pollution Mitigation Specialist Curriculum to the specific challenges faced by Croatian communities.
Web: www.vrbje.hr
Activa Limitada is a Chilean non-profit organization focused on sustainability, community development, and social impact. As an affiliated partner, Activa will help integrate gender-responsive and inclusive education strategies into the curriculum and ensure that the project reaches a diverse audience in Latin America. Activa's work in promoting entrepreneurship and sustainability aligns perfectly with the goals of the project, and their involvement will help foster greater public awareness about the importance of light pollution mitigation. They will also contribute to the dissemination of project results and engage local communities in discussions about the benefits of sustainable urban lighting.