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First GenESG Newsletter Launched

We are pleased to announce the launch of the first official GenESG project newsletter. The newsletter #1 introduces the GenESG project – Sustainable Finance Microlearning with Educational Generative...

Why ESG Matters: Understanding the Basics

ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance—three pillars that help us understand how companies operate beyond profit. These criteria are now critical for investors, companies, and educators...

GenESG Partners to Meet in The Hague for First In-Person Meeting

We are excited to announce that the first in-person GenESG partner meeting will take place on April 14–15, 2025, at The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) in the Netherlands!  This two-day...

Why Microlearning? A Smarter Way to Teach Complex Topics

In GenESG, we’re building our curriculum using microlearning—but what does that mean?  Microlearning breaks down complex topics into bite-sized, focused lessons, usually lasting 5–10 minutes. It’s...

From Research to Action: What Comes Next in WP3?

With WP2 complete, we’re now entering Work Package 3 (WP3)—where research insights turn into concrete outputs.  WP3 focuses on developing:  A skills pack defining the competencies needed for ESG and...

WP2 Completed: Mapping the State of ESG in Education

Work Package 2 (WP2) is now complete! This phase focused on research to understand how ESG topics and AI tools are currently integrated into higher education across our five partner countries. Through...

GenAI in Education: Why Chatbots Matter in the Classroom 

Generative AI (GenAI)—like ChatGPT—is changing how we learn. But how does this tie into sustainable finance?  In GenESG, we see AI chatbots as powerful learning companions. They can:  Simulate ESG...

Spotlight on ESG: What Does It Actually Mean?

In the GenESG project, we frequently talk about “ESG”—but what exactly does this acronym stand for?  E stands for Environmental: How a company’s operations affect nature—climate change, energy use...

WP2 Results: A Clear Call for Innovation in ESG and AI Education

We’ve completed Work Package 2 (WP2)—and the findings are both eye-opening and motivating. Across all five partner countries, our desk research, surveys, and focus groups revealed a strong interest in...