Educating about biodiversity through direct experience

Theme(s)

Education, Environment

Challenge

Man-Nature relationship

Partners

J’aime ma planète

Duration

2022-2026

Locations

Switzerland – Geneva, Vaud & Valais

Project funding

Didier and Martine Primat Foundation

CONTEXT

Children’s disconnection from nature limits their understanding of local biodiversity and their sensitivity to the environment, despite its crucial importance.

Objectives

Enable pupils aged 10 to 12 to (re)connect with the nature around them and inspire them to care for and protect the environment.

Actions

In-class workshop: Pupils explore the concept of biodiversity and deepen their understanding, particularly regarding relationships between living organisms.
Film screening – “The Oak”: Through the film’s stunning imagery, children are introduced to the richness of forest ecosystems.
Forest outing: This day in nature encourages children to reflect on how to preserve this specific habitat and biodiversity more broadly.
Future commitments in class: Through a series of challenges proposed during the forest visit, children make personal pledges to support biodiversity at their own level.

Contexte

CONTEXT

Children’s disconnection from nature limits their understanding of local biodiversity and their sensitivity to the environment, despite its crucial importance.

Objectives

Enable pupils aged 10 to 12 to (re)connect with the nature around them and inspire them to care for and protect the environment.

Actions

In-class workshop: Pupils explore the concept of biodiversity and deepen their understanding, particularly regarding relationships between living organisms.
Film screening – “The Oak”: Through the film’s stunning imagery, children are introduced to the richness of forest ecosystems.
Forest outing: This day in nature encourages children to reflect on how to preserve this specific habitat and biodiversity more broadly.
Future commitments in class: Through a series of challenges proposed during the forest visit, children make personal pledges to support biodiversity at their own level.

Contexte

CONTEXT

Children’s disconnection from nature limits their understanding of local biodiversity and their sensitivity to the environment, despite its crucial importance.

Objectives

Enable pupils aged 10 to 12 to (re)connect with the nature around them and inspire them to care for and protect the environment.

Actions

In-class workshop: Pupils explore the concept of biodiversity and deepen their understanding, particularly regarding relationships between living organisms.
Film screening – “The Oak”: Through the film’s stunning imagery, children are introduced to the richness of forest ecosystems.
Forest outing: This day in nature encourages children to reflect on how to preserve this specific habitat and biodiversity more broadly.
Future commitments in class: Through a series of challenges proposed during the forest visit, children make personal pledges to support biodiversity at their own level.

Partner

J’aime ma planète

Créée en 2006, J'aime ma Planète est une association engagée pour la protection de l'environnement et la transition vers des modes de vie durables. Elle propose des programmes d'éducation à l'environnement destinés aux écoles afin de former les futurs acteurs de notre société.
Depuis 2015, J'aime ma Planète est le représentant pour la Suisse de la Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) et développe deux programmes internationaux reconnus par l'UNESCO : Eco-Schools et Jeunes Reporters pour l'Environnement.