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Forests for a Sustainable Future: Educating Children
FAO's work
The aim of this project is to improve forest literacy among children aged 9–12 years and help them understand the crucial roles forests play in their lives. By engaging children early, the project seeks to inspire a new generation of foresters while also equipping the adults of tomorrow with the knowledge and skills they will need to support sustainable development and wise forest use.
The two countries are:
- The Philippines, in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
- The United Republic of Tanzania, in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism
Guidance on developing forest education programmes for primary schools
FAO has published a guide for decision-makers, educational authorities and institutions wishing to develop forest education for primary-school-aged children in their countries. Guidance on developing forest education programmes for primary schools outlines the principles and practical steps to setting up a new forest education course, based on FAO’s experience developing engaging and stimulating teaching modules for children aged 9-12 in collaboration with the governments of Tanzania and the Philippines and with the support of Germany.
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Forests for a sustainable future: educating children — testing lessons in the Philippines
01/03/2024
Children in primary school today will play a significant role in bringing about the changes needed to ensure a sustainable future for forests.
Forests for a sustainable future: Educating children in Tanzania
01/07/2023
FAO is teaching children in Tanzania about the importance of managing forests sustainably. A three-year-project funded by Germany has developed forest...
Forests for a sustainable future: educating children — testing lessons in Tanzania
01/05/2023
Children in primary school today will play a significant role in bringing about the changes needed to ensure a sustainable future for forests. “Forests...