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ArticleOpen research Europe2025

Operationalizing the European sustainability competence framework: Development and validation of learning outcomes for GreenComp.

Pablo Martín-Ramos, Eva Sánchez-Hernández, Fatma Fourati-Jamoussi, Alice Annelin, Chrysanthi Charatsari, João Ferreira-Santos, Priscila Doran, David Naves-Sousa, Marcia Eugenio-Gozalbo, Lucio Alessandro Lo Giudice and 2 more

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Pablo Martín-RamosGIR-TADRUS, ETSIIAA, University of Valladolid, Palencia, Castile and León, 34004, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2713-2786
Eva Sánchez-HernándezGIR-TADRUS, ETSIIAA, University of Valladolid, Palencia, Castile and León, 34004, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8983-3954
Fatma Fourati-JamoussiInTerACT (UP 2018.C102), UniLaSalle, Beauvais, Hauts-de-France, 60000, France.
Alice AnnelinUmeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics, Umeå University, Umeå, 901 87, Sweden.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7893-9139
Chrysanthi CharatsariDepartment of Agricultural Economics, School of Agriculture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, 54124, Greece.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9160-3469
João Ferreira-SantosCIDTFF, Departamento de Educação e Psicologia, Universidade de Aveiro, Aveiro, Aveiro District, 3810-193, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2622-2333
Priscila DoranNúcleo Interativo de Astronomia e Inovação em Educação, São Domingos de Rana, Lisbon, 2785-817, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8716-3050
David Naves-SousaNúcleo Interativo de Astronomia e Inovação em Educação, São Domingos de Rana, Lisbon, 2785-817, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7277-6447
Marcia Eugenio-GozalboFacultad de Educación de Soria, Universidad de Valladolid, Soria, Castile and León, 42004, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7907-9780
Lucio Alessandro Lo GiudiceConsorzio Scuola Comunità Impresa, Novara, Piedmont, 28100, Italy.
Frederico Oliveira-PintoReitoria da Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Campus de Campolide, Lisboa, 1099-085, Portugal.
Luis Manuel Navas-GraciaGIR-TADRUS, ETSIIAA, University of Valladolid, Palencia, Castile and León, 34004, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7895-925X

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Abstract

Background: The European sustainability competence framework (GreenComp) lacks clearly defined learning outcomes, hindering its effective implementation and assessment. This paper addresses this critical gap by developing measurable learning outcomes within the OpenPass4Climate project. Methods: A structured approach involving co-design workshops with 48 stakeholders across four countries, expert validation by a 12-member panel using a modified Delphi method, and comprehensive coverage analysis was employed. This iterative process led to the development of 40 learning outcomes aligned with GreenComp's four competence areas. These outcomes were formulated to be observable, measurable, and assessable. Results: The process successfully yielded 40 learning outcomes, providing concrete, actionable targets that operationalize GreenComp's theoretical framework into practical educational tools. This developed framework facilitates the recognition of sustainability competencies through Open Badges and supports the integration of sustainability education across formal, non-formal, and informal learning contexts. Conclusions: This work contributes to advancing Education for Sustainable Development. However, challenges persist in ensuring universal applicability, balancing standardization with contextual adaptation, and maintaining the holistic nature of sustainability within micro-credentialing systems.

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AssessmentEducation for Sustainable DevelopmentKnowledge-Skills-AttitudesOpen BadgesSustainability Competencies

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