MIITR

MIITR It develops sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting and cross-sector collaboration. WE STRIVE FOR IMPACT in all of our work.

The International Institute for the Implementation of Sustainable Development, Maribor

Our mission is to provide research and development in the fields of sustainability, encompassing:

awareness-raising,

non-formal education,

networking. WHAT WE DO
MIITR is a non-profit organization that works with its network of many public organizations (cooperation with municipalities, ministries, governmen

tal agencies, universities, and other public institutions), non-governmental organizations, businesses, and other partners to build a just and sustainable world. OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide research, education, and awareness-raising as well as consulting in the fields of sustainable development and circular economy to accelerate society towards sustainability. OUR BELIEFS
Institute MIITR believes that a just and sustainable world will result when the unique skills and resources of all sectors, including business, society, and government, are focused on this goal. We believe that systemic progress towards a just and sustainable world can be achieved by integrating sustainability into strategy and operations and by fostering cooperation among organizations, businesses, and their stakeholders. OUR WORK
From the farm to factory to organization, we work with global and local NGOs, educational institutions, government agencies, and businesses to turn ideas into real results that have value to society. WE INSPIRE and enable organizations, educational institutions, NGOs, and businesses to lead the way to sustainability and circular economy. WE CREATE ideas and turn them into real results that create value. WE COLLABORATE with different stakeholders to ensure a sustainable future. SHARE OUR VISION!

01/06/2026

V okviru ozaveščevalne aktivnosti projekta FINMIR smo 26. maja 2026 v Drava centru Maribor izvedli predstavitev za študente Višje strokovne šole za gostinstvo in turizem. 💸🧠

Skupaj smo govorili o izzivih mladih, kot so stres, finančne skrbi, pritisk glede prihodnosti in pomen duševnega zdravja ter finančne pismenosti.

Predstavili smo tudi aktivnosti projekta FINMIR, ki mladim prinašajo kratke, praktične in uporabne vsebine za boljše obvladovanje stresa ter boljše finančne odločitve. 🌱

Hvala vsem udeležencem za sodelovanje in zanimivo razpravo!



V okviru projekta HABITS smo skupaj z mladimi iz različnih držav raziskovali trajnostno mobilnost, okoljske izzive in na...
26/05/2026

V okviru projekta HABITS smo skupaj z mladimi iz različnih držav raziskovali trajnostno mobilnost, okoljske izzive in načine, kako lahko vsak od nas prispeva k bolj trajnostnemu načinu življenja 🚲🌍

Veliko smeha, delavnic, novih idej in nepozabnih trenutkov v Mariboru 💚

Takšni projekti ti res pokažejo, koliko se lahko naučiš iz mednarodnega sodelovanja in izkušenj drugih mladih.

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As part of the HABITS project, together with young people from different countries, we explored sustainable mobility, environmental challenges, and ways each of us can contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle 🚲🌍

Lots of laughter, workshops, new ideas, and unforgettable moments in Maribor 💚

Projects like this truly show how much you can learn through international cooperation and the experiences of other young people.

🌍💡 Majhne ideje lahko ustvarijo velike spremembe. 🌱V okviru projekta StartGreen verjamemo, da se trajnostne spremembe po...
22/05/2026

🌍💡 Majhne ideje lahko ustvarijo velike spremembe. 🌱

V okviru projekta StartGreen verjamemo, da se trajnostne spremembe pogosto začnejo z majhnimi koraki – z eno idejo, enim popravljenim izdelkom, eno bolj zeleno poslovno odločitvijo

💬 Ste vedeli?
🔹 Več kot 70 % mladih potrošnikov podpira podjetja z jasnimi trajnostnimi vrednotami.
🔹 Krožni pristopi ne zmanjšujejo le odpadkov, ampak pogosto tudi stroške poslovanja.
🔹 Zelene kompetence postajajo ena najbolj iskanih veščin prihodnosti.

🌿 S projektom StartGreen spodbujamo razvoj podjetniškega razmišljanja, ustvarjalnosti in trajnostnih kompetenc med mladimi ter podpiramo ideje, ki imajo dolgoročen pozitiven učinek na družbo in okolje

🔗 Več na: startgreenproject.eu

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🌍💡 Small ideas can create big change. 🌱

Through the StartGreen project, we believe that sustainable transformation often begins with small steps — one idea, one repaired product, one greener business decision at a time.

💬 Did you know?
🔹 More than 70% of young consumers support businesses with clear sustainability values.
🔹 Circular approaches reduce not only waste, but often operational costs as well.
🔹 Green skills are becoming some of the most important competences for the future workforce.

🌿 Through StartGreen, we encourage entrepreneurial thinking, creativity, and sustainable competences among young people while supporting ideas that create long-term social and environmental impact.

🔗 Learn more: startgreenproject.eu

Kaj pa, če najbolj pametni izdelki prihodnosti niso tisti, ki jih najhitreje proizvedemo - ampak tisti, ki so zasnovani,...
21/05/2026

Kaj pa, če najbolj pametni izdelki prihodnosti niso tisti, ki jih najhitreje proizvedemo - ampak tisti, ki so zasnovani, da trajajo? 🌍

ECOThink spodbuja drugačen pogled na inovacije:
manj odpadkov, pametnejši materiali, daljši življenjski cikli in boljše odločitve že od samega začetka. 🔄

S povezovanjem trajnostnega oblikovanja in analize življenjskega cikla (LCA) projekt pomaga prihodnjim strokovnjakom razumeti, da vsak izdelek nosi zgodbo virov, energije, transporta in vplivov. 📊

Ker trajnost ne pomeni le ustvarjati novo.
Pomeni ustvarjati odgovorno. 🌱

Majhne oblikovalske odločitve danes lahko oblikujejo bolj trajnosten jutri.

👉 www.ecothink-hub.eu

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What if the smartest products of the future are not the fastest to produce — but the ones designed to last? 🌍

ECOThink encourages a different way of thinking about innovation:
less waste, smarter materials, longer life cycles, and better decisions from the very beginning. 🔄

By combining sustainable design and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), the project helps future professionals understand that every product carries a story of resources, energy, transport, and impact. 📊

Because sustainability is not only about creating new things.
It’s about creating them responsibly. 🌱

Small design choices today can shape a more sustainable tomorrow.

👉 www.ecothink-hub.eu

Svetovni dan čebel & nova BeeSensorVET e-knjiga 🐝📘🐝🌍 Ob svetovnem dnevu čebel z veseljem predstavljamo novo BeeSensorVET...
20/05/2026

Svetovni dan čebel & nova BeeSensorVET e-knjiga 🐝📘

🐝🌍 Ob svetovnem dnevu čebel z veseljem predstavljamo novo BeeSensorVET e-knjigo o pametnem in trajnostnem čebelarstvu!

Publikacija raziskuje, kako lahko senzorji, umetna inteligenca, IoT rešitve in digitalno spremljanje podpirajo sodobno čebelarstvo ter poklicno izobraževanje in usposabljanje. Vključuje tudi primere dobrih praks iz Slovenije, Grčije in drugih držav EU.

Ob praznovanju pomena čebel za biotsko raznovrstnost, prehranske sisteme in trajnostni razvoj projekt BeeSensorVET poudarja, kako lahko inovacije in izobraževanje pomagajo oblikovati prihodnost čebelarstva. 🍯🌱

📄 E-knjiga je zdaj dostopna na naši spletni strani:
https://beesensorvet.eu/

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World Bee Day & New BeeSensorVET E-Book 🐝📘

🐝🌍 On World Bee Day, we are excited to share the new BeeSensorVET e-book focused on smart and sustainable beekeeping!

The publication explores how sensors, artificial intelligence, IoT solutions, and digital monitoring can support modern beekeeping and vocational education. It also presents inspiring examples and practices from Slovenia, Greece, and across Europe.

As we celebrate the importance of bees for biodiversity, food systems, and sustainable development, the BeeSensorVET project highlights how innovation and education can help shape the future of beekeeping. 🍯🌱

📄 The e-book is now available on our website:
https://beesensorvet.eu/

Telefon polnimo vsak dan. 🔋Kdaj pa si nazadnje “napolnil/a” sebe?V svetu obvestil, pritiska in neskončnega scrollanja po...
19/05/2026

Telefon polnimo vsak dan. 🔋
Kdaj pa si nazadnje “napolnil/a” sebe?

V svetu obvestil, pritiska in neskončnega scrollanja postane skrb za dobro počutje dejanje spoštovanja do samega sebe. 🌿

V projektu HEAL-YOUTH smo raziskovali nekaj, na kar mladi pogosto pozabimo:
✨ tišina je zdrava
✨ počitek je produktiven
✨ včasih je v redu biti offline
✨ upočasniti ne pomeni zaostajati

Celostni pristop k spodbujanju dobrega počutja mladih spodbuja mlade, da si ustvarijo prostor zase — mentalno, telesno in čustveno. 💙

🎥 Vas zanima več?
🌐 https://healyouth.eu/

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We charge our phones every day. 🔋
But when was the last time you recharged yourself?

In a world full of notifications, pressure, and constant scrolling, taking care of your well-being becomes an act of self-respect. 🌿

Through HEAL-YOUTH, we explored something many young people forget:
✨ silence is healthy
✨ rest is productive
✨ being offline sometimes is okay
✨ slowing down doesn’t mean falling behind

The Holistic Approach to Enhance Well-being of Young People encourages young people to create space for themselves — mentally, physically, and emotionally. 💙

🎥 Curious to see more?
🌐 https://healyouth.eu/

📴 Včasih je najboljši način za razmislek o digitalnem učenju…ta, da se za trenutek ustavimo.Projekt ReTurning Digital ni...
18/05/2026

📴 Včasih je najboljši način za razmislek o digitalnem učenju…
ta, da se za trenutek ustavimo.

Projekt ReTurning Digital ni usmerjen samo v tehnologijo.
Gre tudi za ustvarjanje prostora za razmislek v svetu, ki od nas neprestano zahteva pozornost. 🌍

Kako uporabljati umetno inteligenco, ne da izgubimo ustvarjalnost?
Kako ostati povezani, ne da bi bili preobremenjeni?
Kako lahko digitalno izobraževanje ljudi podpira, namesto izčrpava? 🤔✨

S projektom raziskujemo bolj uravnotežen pristop k digitalni preobrazbi v izobraževanju odraslih - takšen, kjer lahko inovacije in dobro počutje obstajajo skupaj. 🤝

Ker smiselno učenje ne nastaja samo na spletu.
Nastaja tam, kjer se ljudje počutijo radovedne, varne in navdihnjene za rast. 🌱

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📴 Sometimes the best way to rethink digital learning…
is to pause for a moment.

ReTurning Digital is not only about technology.
It’s also about creating space for reflection in a world that constantly demands attention. 🌍

How do we use AI without losing creativity?
How do we stay connected without feeling overwhelmed?
How can digital education support people instead of exhausting them? 🤔✨

Through the project, we explore a more balanced approach to digital transformation in adult education - one where innovation and well-being can exist together. 🤝

Because meaningful learning doesn’t happen only online.
It happens when people feel curious, safe, and inspired to grow. 🌱

Nov intervju “Why Politics Matter?” je zdaj dostopen 🎥V okviru projekta GET POLITICAL nadaljujemo serijo intervjujev Why...
15/05/2026

Nov intervju “Why Politics Matter?” je zdaj dostopen 🎥

V okviru projekta GET POLITICAL nadaljujemo serijo intervjujev Why Politics Matter?, v katerih raziskujemo različne poglede na participacijo mladih, lokalne skupnosti in pomen aktivnega državljanstva. 🌍

Z veseljem delimo nov intervju z županjo Angelco Mrak, ki je zdaj objavljen na našem YouTube kanalu. Pogovor izpostavlja pomen lokalnega vodstva, vključevanja skupnosti ter zakaj je politična participacija pomembna za mlade in družbo.

🎬 Intervju si lahko ogledate tukaj:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jt0csSTdd0

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New “Why Politics Matter?” Interview Now Available 🎥

As part of the GET POLITICAL project, we are continuing our Why Politics Matter? interview series, where we explore different perspectives on youth participation, local communities, and the importance of active citizenship. 🌍

We are happy to share that a new interview featuring Mayor Angelca Mrak has now been published on our YouTube channel. The discussion highlights the role of local leadership, community engagement, and why political participation matters for young people and society as a whole.

🎬 Watch the interview here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jt0csSTdd0

Novi raziskovalni poročili projekta MEDIA sta zdaj dostopni! 📘✨Z veseljem sporočamo, da sta novi publikaciji projekta ME...
14/05/2026

Novi raziskovalni poročili projekta MEDIA sta zdaj dostopni! 📘✨

Z veseljem sporočamo, da sta novi publikaciji projekta MEDIA zdaj dostopni na naši spletni strani v razdelku Results! 🌍

📄Research on Emerging Media Literacy Challenges and Innovations
📄 Competency Profile for a Job Ready Professional

Poročili obravnavata aktualne teme medijske pismenosti, digitalne odpornosti, umetne inteligence, zaposlitvenih kompetenc, etične komunikacije ter ključnih znanj za prihodnost digitalne družbe in trga dela.

🔗 Obiščite spletno stran projekta in raziščite najnovejše rezultate:
https://mediaprojecteu.eu/projects/

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New MEDIA Project Research Reports Now Available! 📘✨

We are happy to announce that new MEDIA project research publications are now available on our website in the Results section! 🌍

📄 Research on Emerging Media Literacy Challenges and Innovations
📄 Competency Profile for a Job Ready Professional

The reports explore key topics related to media literacy, digital resilience, AI, employability skills, ethical communication, and the future competences needed in today’s digital society and labour market.

🔗 Visit our website and explore the latest project results:
https://mediaprojecteu.eu/projects/

🌱💻 Želite bolje razumeti ESG prakse in trajnostno poslovanje?V okviru projekta ESG4SMEs vas vabimo, da raziščete brezpla...
13/05/2026

🌱💻 Želite bolje razumeti ESG prakse in trajnostno poslovanje?

V okviru projekta ESG4SMEs vas vabimo, da raziščete brezplačni spletni tečaj “Training Course in ESG Management for Rural SMEs”! 🚀

Tečaj je namenjen vsem, ki jih zanimajo:
🌍 trajnostni pristopi v podjetjih,
📊 ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) prakse,
🏢 razvoj podeželskih MSP,
💡 in sodobne rešitve za bolj odgovorno poslovanje.

📚 Tečaj vključuje interaktivne vsebine, praktične primere in fleksibilno spletno učenje, ki ga lahko opravljate v svojem tempu.

👉 Dostop do tečaja:
ESG4SMEs Academy Course

✨ Pridružite se in odkrijte, kako lahko ESG pristopi ustvarjajo bolj trajnostno prihodnost!

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🌱💻 Want to learn more about ESG practices and sustainable business development?

Within the ESG4SMEs project, we invite you to explore the free online course “Training Course in ESG Management for Rural SMEs”! 🚀

The course is designed for everyone interested in:
🌍 sustainable business approaches,
📊 ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) practices,
🏢 rural SME development,
💡 and innovative solutions for responsible business transformation.

📚 The course includes interactive materials, practical examples, and flexible online learning that you can complete at your own pace.

👉 Access the course here:
ESG4SMEs Academy Course

✨ Join us and discover how ESG approaches can help shape a more sustainable future!

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