U.S. cities’ collaboration aims to give all children access to nature
This Child in the City article (18 October 2022) shares the news that more cities have joined a national peer network of 32 other U.S. cities committed to increasing access to nature for all children, irrespective of their ability, race or family income. Read more to find out more about [...]
Empowering and mobilizing youth in favour of ESD for 2030
Check out this UNESCO presentation about the roadmap for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). It includes a summary of youth priority action areas and useful links.
Outdoor education has psychological, cognitive and physical health benefits for children
This article in The Conversation (18 July 2022) describes outdoor education and research on teacher outdoor practice in Canada. It includes key messages for policy makers.
Lessons from Brazil: Youngsters can benefit from ‘naturalised parks’ in cities
Child in the City (7 July 2022) report on this wonderful initiative to create naturalised parks in Brazilian cities. This brings major benefits to children’s play and development, and to local communities. Find out more and watch the inspiring video.
International Biodiversity Lesson Plan Competition winners
Check out these lesson plans which provide teachers with activities to engage young people in biodiversity conservation actions. As part of the GAIA 20:30 Biodiversity Campaign, teachers from all over the world were invited to develop, test, and submit Biodiversity Lesson Plans with a focus on: Promoting sustainable management of [...]
International event calls for an investment in nature based education
Finding Nature (29 June 2022) reports on this Stockholm+50 international event. A key message highlighted in the event report was on the human-nature relationship. “Expand and invest in nature-based education – Through education policy and school curricula that connect children with nature, education authorities and teachers could contribute to a [...]
Children & Nature Network 2022 Inside-Out International Conference, Atlanta, Georgia
The Children and Nature Network have shared (June 2022) how more than 700 leaders working to connect children to the benefits of nature gathered for the 2022 Inside-Out International Conference in May 2022. Take a look at the Keynotes and Plenaries from Richard Louv and Dr Jane Goodall, plus more [...]
International School Grounds Alliance (ISGA) Conference back for 2022!
Originally postponed in 2020, Learning Through Landscapes have announced that the International School Grounds Alliance (ISGA) Conference is back. Join online 7th -11th February 2022, with individual day tickets or book for the whole week
