Resources for NBS Education

Bringing Nature Back with Little Hands

This Learning Scenario develops students' problem-solving skills by transforming a pre-school garden into a natural learning area using nature-based solutions (NBS). As a result of the examinations made in the school garden, students determine the products and prototypes they want to design in collaboration. In the stage of determining the materials they will use, they test their durability, usability and suitability for the product they design with certain tools and determine their products. In the group meetings, they explain the design they have determined and the materials they will use to their friends through group spokespeople and make improvements with the question-and-answer method. After designing their products, they test them and see if they serve their purpose, and make improvements again. With five weeks of exploratory, practical, STEM-integrated activities, children aged 3-5 obtain data by observing their products to see if they can find solutions to environmental problems. They apply their engineering and technology skills to design creative solutions, reflect on their learning by collecting data and documenting progress. and improve their designs. During this process, the school and family are in communication. In the 5th week, students share their prototypes and data with their parents through an exhibition and presentation.

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GRETA – Green Relevant Environment to All (Understanding NBS)

In this Learning Scenario, students will create ecology posters to raise awareness of how nature-based solutions (NBS) can be used to tackle climate change. This Learning Scenario was developed as part of the Integrating Nature-Based Solutions in Education project, funded by the European Commission Directorate-General for Research and Innovation and coordinated by PPMI, in collaboration with European Schoolnet (EUN).

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Nature-Based Solutions in Education - Validation Report

This report provides an overview of the 15 learning scenarios developed in the Integrating Nature-Based Solutions in Education pilot project, the validation process and the main results of the validation.

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Nature-Based Solutions Learning Activities For Ages 3 And Above. A Booklet For Non-Formal Educators.

This set of Learning activities is designed to help educators, instructors and trainers in Youth Centers, Youth Camps, NBS and/or STEM Camps and other forms of non-formal instruction, bring the topic of nature-based solutions (NBS) to children and youth across Europe through structured and engaging approaches. The activities are divided into four indicative age groups (ages 3 to 16+) and are customized to various levels of knowledge about NBS, while also being linked to at least one of the GreenComp Sustainability Competence Areas and/or NBS societal challenge areas, and other applicable key skills and competences.

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Nature’s Genius: Using NBS to Solve Environmental Challenges

This Learning Scenario introduces students to the impact of climate change and the role of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) in addressing environmental challenges. Through a series of engaging activities – including investigations, experiments, discussions, and hands-on projects – students will explore concepts such as the greenhouse effect, climate change adaptation and biodiversity conservation. They will implement practical NBS projects such as composting, rain gardens, and insect shelters, fostering problem-solving skills and community engagement. The lesson culminates in a Green Day event, where students present their work to their peers, teachers, and the wider school community.

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