🌍 As part of the STELLA Project, we spoke with Prof. Tiberio Daddi about the critical intersections between youth work, sport, and environmental sustainability — and how young people can be powerful drivers of lasting change.

👨‍🏫Tiberio Daddi is an Associate Professor at the prestigious Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa, Italy, and a leading voice in environmental management and sustainability education.

💡 With expertise in Environmental Economics, Circular Economy, and Corporate Sustainability, Prof. Daddi brings both academic insight and real-world experience, having worked on EU-funded projects, consulting, and green transition strategies.

🏃‍♂️🌱 “Sport is a powerful vehicle for environmental education,” he explains. “It promotes teamwork, discipline, and shared responsibility – all essential values in the fight for a more sustainable future.”

He highlights how sports can:
✅ Actively engage young people in green causes
✅ Involve local authorities to improve urban life through sustainable events
✅ Mobilize athletes as role models for eco-conscious behavior
✅ Integrate sustainability into both formal and non-formal education

🔎 But he also acknowledges a challenge:
“Sustainability can feel overwhelming or too complex. We must show that even small steps matter. Change doesn’t have to be perfect – it just has to begin.”

💬 His message to youth workers?
Stay curious. Stay connected. Embrace collaboration. And remember – no action is too small when it comes to making a positive impact. 🌿

📖 You can read the full interview, along with conversations with other experts from Cyprus, Greece, Portugal, and Malta, on the official STELLA Project website – https://stellaproject.eu/10-interviews/