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EU Green Week Partner Events – Nature Pedagogics – Making the Green Deal Real by Starting Young

Gothenburg European Office

In the Nordics, we use nature pedagogy to foster a better relationship between humans and nature from a young age.

Our philosophy is that by guided nature play; using nature as a teacher; and learning about the personal impact on our surroundings, we create aware and action-focused citizens who will carry the torch of the green transition.

This idea permeates our nature-loving culture and is a defining feature of Nordic living which can serve as an inspiration across Europe.

  • environmental protection
  • -
  • Belgium
  • External event

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Gothenburg European Office
Belgium
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English
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Gothenburg European Office
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Gothenburg European Office

The theme for the EU Green Week 2022, which falls on the Year of the Youth, creates an opportune moment to highlight the role that children play in the climate transition. A synergy more frequently highlighted at the European level as seen in for example the current EU Biodiversity Strategy; the EU Zero Pollution Action Plan; and the EU Action Plan for Circular Economy.

With this increasing policy interest, we also see a growing interest for nature pedagogy from other EU regions and cities outside of the Nordic sphere.

During our webinar, we explore how the cities of Lahti, Aalborg, and Gothenburg use nature pedagogics in their climate transition by highlighting the administrative framework and case studies used.

Ulrike Pisiotis from the European Commission (Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture) will moderate our event. Together with her, we will discuss challenges and future opportunities - at EU, regional and local level.

Moderator

Ulrike Pisiotis, Policy Officer, European Commission (Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture)

Speakers

Elina Ojala, Environmental Director, City of Lahti

Helle Fuglsang, Nature Physiotherapist, City of Aalborg

Susanne Bergdahl, Planning Officer – Outdoor Pedagogy, City of Gothenburg

Linda Thelin, Zoologist, City of Gothenburg