NBS EduWORLD MOOC Webinar: How do nature-based solutions fit into formal education?

 

The webinar emphasized the growing importance of integrating nature-based solutions (NBS) into formal education to address real-world environmental challenges. Key insights included:

Relevance of NBS in Education:

NBS offers a practical framework for teaching sustainability and environmental stewardship.These solutions connect academic learning with real-world applications, fostering deeper student engagement.

Benefits for Students:

Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills by tackling global and local environmental issues.

Promotes interdisciplinary learning, blending science, geography, and social studies seamlessly.

Enhances collaboration and creativity as students work on hands-on, team-based projects.

Practical Strategies for Integration:

Incorporating small-scale NBS projects like creating school gardens, green walls, or biodiversity observation programs.

Using digital tools and teaching resources shared by European Schoolnet and Scientix to enrich learning experiences.

Collaboration and Networking:

The session highlighted the importance of European partnerships and shared resources, like the Scientix platform, for teachers to access best practices, materials, and support for implementing NBS activities.

Inspiring Examples:

Case studies and examples of schools successfully embedding NBS into their curricula demonstrated how these projects can create meaningful community and environmental impacts.

This webinar provided actionable ideas to incorporate NBS into lessons, inspire student-led projects, and strengthen environmental education within formal school systems.