Empowering Teachers for Sustainable Education. This course introduces the principles of Nature-based Climate Shelters in schools and Urban Nature-based Solutions (NBS) through the lens of design thinking. These innovative shelters, located in schoolyards, serve as green spaces accessible to both students and the wider community, contributing to climate change mitigation and providing an outdoor learning environment.
Course Highlights:
Design Thinking Approach: Explore Nature-based Climate Shelters in schools and Urban NBS through the innovative framework of design thinking.
Green Spaces with Purpose: Understand how these shelters offer more than just ecological benefits – they create spaces for outdoor learning while addressing the impacts of climate change.
Student Involvement: Engage students in the design process through Nature-based Climate Shelter Interventions (CSI), fostering agency, 21st-century skills, and environmental awareness.