Insectopia, a flagship initiative by the EU GREEN Alliance, transforms university campuses into vibrant “insect utopias,” blending biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, and creative expression.
Through expert-led webinars and open calls for proposals in each of the 9 Universities, Insectopia empowers students, staff, and local communities to design impactful ecological projects—like insect ressorts, pollinator gardens, artistic installations, exhibitions, events,…. By connecting science and creativity, these efforts deliver tangible results, restoring ecosystems and showcasing the crucial role insects play in maintaining environmental balance in a pedagogical and inspiring way.
Key Milestones and Activities
- January – February 2025: Expert-led Webinars
- February – April 2025: Call for proposals
- 20th May 2025: Announcement of winning proposals
- June 2025: Insectopia winning teams retreat and hackathon in Spain
UPCOMING WEBINARS
Insectopia unfolds in key phases, beginning with expert-led webinars during January and February 2025.
These sessions spark innovative ideas, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and lay the groundwork for project proposals. Participants contribute to a growing resource hub featuring exclusive content and recordings, all created within the EU GREEN framework.
- 18th february at 18:30 – The Pollinating Insect Crisis: a threat to human survival (University of Évora)
- 25th February: Rewarding Farmland Pollinator/Insect Diversity Through Results-Based Agri-Environment Schemes (Atlantic Technical University, Ireland)
- 28th February: How Citizen Science Can Help the Study of Pollinators (University of Parma, Italy)
Please note that all Webinars will be held at 11.00 CET and links will be shared after registration.
WEBINARS
- Pollinators: Diversity, Importance, and Causes of Their Decline
Prof. Francisco Javier Valtueña Director of the University Environmental Office
(University of Extremadura, Spain)
Architectural Spaces for Insects and People - Lecturer arch. Silviu Medeșan & PhD candidate arch. George Tamaș
- (University of Oradea, Romania) Collab. with Otto von Güericke Magdeburg University
Architectural Spaces for Insects and People 
Why Do We Need Pollinators? Role, Threats, and Protection of This Insect GroupProf. Cupșa Diana , Department of Biology
- (University of Oradea, Romania)
Why Do We Need Pollinators? Role, Threats, and Protection of This Insect Group- LANDART for Creative and Participatory Ecosystem Restoration
- Antonio Román Casas
- (University of Extremadura, Spain)
LANDART for Creative and Participatory Ecosystem Restoration
Pollinators in Rural Areas- PhD Eng. Jowita Pyszczek
- (Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Poland)
Pollinators in Rural Areas
From Artificial Nests to AI Trail Cameras: New Technology for Studying and Monitoring Insect Biodiversity- Daniele Giannetti – Research fellow
- (University of Parma, Italy)
From Artificial Nests to AI Trail Cameras: New Technology for Studying and Monitoring Insect Biodiversity
Call for Proposals and Project DevelopmentFollowing the webinars, Insectopia will launch a call for proposals, inviting teams of up to three members to submit project ideas that align with the initiative’s goals. The call for proposals will be open during February and March 2025. Selected projects will be celebrated on World Bee Day (May 20, 2025), with the winning teams invited to participate in a retreat and hackathon in Jarandilla de la Vera, Spain, during the first week of June.
More info coming soon…
EU GREEN: Committed to Lasting Impact
By fostering sustainable practices and promoting biodiversity awareness, Insectopia aims to transform university campuses into thriving hubs of ecological education and innovation. The initiative also seeks to build a lasting repository of educational resources, including recorded webinars and supporting materials, to encourage continued learning and long-term impact.
Insectopia will continue to evolve with additional webinars and activities based on a long-term engagement approach to ensure Insectopia’s sustainability and further establish it as a dynamic platform for innovation, knowledge sharing, and ecological action.
As a flagship project of the EU Green Alliance, Insectopia stands as a symbol of shared commitment to ecological restoration, environmental stewardship, and the promotion of biodiversity on campuses and beyond.
