Enhancing Environmental Education Through Nature-Based Solutions

Foreword
Acknowledgments
Contents
1 Enhancing Environmental Education Through Nature-Based Solutions: An Introduction
References
Part I About Environmental Education
2 Training and Dissemination About the Environment: Keys to Impulse the Abiotic Component of Environmental Education
Introduction
Why is an Abiotic Approach Important in Environmental Education?
Training of the Abiotic Component in Compulsory Education: Difficulties
Deficit of Abiotic (Geological) Contents in Compulsory Education
Non-specialized Teachers without an Adequate Training
Textbooks with Classical Contents
Strategies for Improving the Integration of Abiotic Approaches in Compulsory Education
Vindication of Earth Sciences and Geology in Curricula
Training for Teachers
New Strategies for Education
Field Activities: The Best Educational Strategy
Educational Programs, Projects and Activities
How to Promote Environmental Education Experiences Using Geological Resources. The Experience of Spain
Local Setting, a Powerful Tool for Environmental Education
Conclusion
References
3 Educating to Deliver Environmentally Focused Social Innovation
Introduction
Environmentally Focused Social Innovation Education: The Context
Social Innovation and Social Enterprise
Environmentally Focused Social Innovation
Social Innovation and Sustainability Education
Methodological Approach
Design, Approach and Analysis
Case-Study Overview
Understanding Hybrid Approaches to Environmentally Focused Social Innovation Education
Community Engagement
Sustainability Education
Hybrid Opportunities
A Model for Environmentally Focused Social Innovation Education
Limitations and Further Research
References
4 Environmental Education for Sustainable Development: Working for Fundamental Rights
Introduction
SDGs and Fundamental Rights—the Need for a Paradigm Shift
Educational Proposals
From Theory to Practice
Environmental Education for Sustainable Development: Teaching Geo-Ethics
Changing the Economic Growth Paradigm
Conclusions
References
5 Nature as a Teaching Resource and the Nature of Learning
Introduction
The Nature of Learning and the Essentialist Paradigm
Environmental Education, Nature and the Earth Systems Approach
The Outdoors as the Nature-Based Solutions for Environmental Education
Conclusions
References
Part II Environmental Education and its Teaching
6 The Importance of Nature-Based Solutions to Enhance Cabo Verde’s Environment
Introduction
Nature-Based Solutions for Food Security
Food Security Through Terrestrial Ecosystems
Food Security Through Coastal and Marine Ecosystems
Nature-Based Solutions for Environmental Degradation and Biodiversity Loss
Overcoming Environmental Degradation and Biodiversity Loss in Terrestrial Ecosystems
Overcoming Environmental Degradation and Biodiversity Loss in Coastal and Marine Ecosystems
Nature-Based Solutions for Water Security
Conclusion
References
7 Development of Scientific Literacy and the Impact of Environmental Attitudes of Citizens in a Geological Natural Space
Introduction
Research Problem
Pedestrian Route
Methodology
Method and Techniques
Sample
Procedure
Results and Discussion
Questionnaire A
Questionnaire B
Naturalist Observation
Conclusion
References
8 A Problem-Based Learning Approach to Environmental Education Through a Field Trip and a Science Centre Visit
Introduction
Methodology
Sample
PBL Process
PBL Scenario 1—Science Centre Visit
PBL Scenario 2—Field Trip
Instrument
Results and Discussion
Scenario 1 Analysis: Teacher’s Guide
Scenario 2 Analysis: Game for Environmental Education
PBL Plan Validation
Conclusion
References
9 Living Labs in Higher Education: Sustainable Buildings Technologies
Introduction
Sustainable Construction
The Role of Universities
Living Labs at Universities
Tabique as a Case Study of Sustainable Construction
References
10 What is Latin America Doing Regarding the Research and Teaching of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) to Boost Environmental Education?
Introduction
Material and Methods
Bibliometric Analysis
Information from Latin America Investigation Groups
Description of Different NbS
General Overview of NbS
NbS Use in Latin America
Case Studies of NbS Application in Latin America
Perspectives of NbS Application in Environmental Education
Conclusions
References
11 Lessons Learned from Introducing Aquaponics to Higher Education Curricula
Introduction
Aquaponics as a Nature-Based Solution (NBS)
Aquaponics as an Educational Tool
Aqu@teach: The Aquaponics Curriculum
Curriculum Design
Curriculum Evaluation
Discussion
Aqu@teach: The Experiment
Experiment Design
Experiment Evaluation
Discussion
Aqu@teach: The Summer School
Summer School Curriculum
Summer School Evaluation
Discussion
Conclusions
References
12 Recommendations for Promoting Environmental Education Through Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) Perspective at Turkish Higher Education Institutes
Introduction
The Main Concepts of EE
The Framework of NBS
Recommendations for Promoting EE Through NBS at Turkish Higher Education Institutes
The Structure of the Turkish Higher Education Institutes
What Are the Ways to Improve EE Through NBS Perspective at Turkish Higher Education Institutes
Challenges and Opportunities
Conclusion
References
Part III Environmental Education and Social Engagement
13 Bees and Society: Native Biodiversity as a Strategy for Environmental Education Based on the Processes of Nature
Introduction
Methodological Approach
Bees in Environmental Education: Native Biodiversity in the Approximation to Nature
Interpretative Trail and Meliponary in Urban Parks and Conservation Units
Educative Meliponary on the Campus of the Escola de Artes Ciências e Humanidades, Universidade de São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Bees and Insects in Resin: Observation and Comparison between Insect Species
Final Considerations
References
14 A Natural Park Visitors’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviours About Sustainable Development
Introduction
Methodology
Sample
Instrument
Results and Discussion
Follow-Up Study of the Scale
Statistically Analysis
Conclusion
References
15 Start Park Project: Co-designing Green-Blue Infrastructures to Build Resilient Communities to Climate Change
Introduction
Start Park Process
The Co-Design Green-blue Infrastructures of Prato and Lucca
Replication Tools
Pre-Feasibility Technical Proposal
Evaluating the Impact: The Start Park Factor
The Educational Value of the SP Process
Conclusions
References
16 Societal Embedding in Geoparks: A Case Study in Portugal
Introduction
Geoparks
Concepts and Examples
Public Engagement in Geoparks Proposals
Types of Public Engagement
The Aspiring Geopark of Figueira da Foz—Portugal
Methodology
Research Plan
The Research Instruments
Sample
Results and Discussion
Issue 1: What Engagement Initiatives Have the Most Participation?
Issue 2: Did the Initiatives Undertaken Promote the Engagement of the Inhabitants of Figueira da Foz in the Application of Their Region to Become a UNESCO Global Geopark?
Conclusion
References
17 Environmental Education in Naturtejo UNESCO Global Geopark (Portugal): A Nature-Based Approach
Introduction
The Role of UNESCO Global Geoparks in Promoting Geosciences Education for Sustainability
The Educational Strategy of Naturtejo UGGp—“Geonaturescola”
The Geopark's Educative Service
Educational Resources of Naturtejo UGGp
Types of Educative Programmes
Promotion and Evaluation of Educational Programmes
Final Considerations
References
Part IV Environmental Education and Nature-Based Solutions
18 Green Roof and Walls Technology Standardization and Market Across Europe
Introduction
State of the Art and Standardization
History of Greening Building
State of the Art Technologies
Standardizations
Innovation and Vision
Green Roof and Wall Markets
Green Roof and Wall Market in the Czech Republic
Green Roof and Wall Market in Germany
Green Roof and Wall Market in Austria
Conclusion
References
19 How Nature-Based Solutions Can Contribute to Enhance Circularity in Cities
Introduction
Environmental Education Materials Related to NBS
Examples for Environmental Education Activities for Main Stakeholder Groups
Pupils and Students
Professionals
General Public
Online Platforms for Knowledge Sharing
Conclusions
References
20 Nature-Based Solutions to Promote Environmental Education on Integral Ecological Sanitation
Introduction
Nature-Based Solutions to Promote Integral Ecological Sanitation
Dry or Low-Flow Toilets with Reused and/or Rainwater
Floating Islands with Vegetation/Constructed Wetlands
Environmental Education on Integral Ecological Sanitation
Structuring Actions (of Education, Participation and Social Mobilization)
Structural Actions (Practical Activities Carried Out in Pilot Units, of a Demonstrative Character)
Preparation of a Good Practice Guide for Integral Ecological Sanitation
Medium and Short Term Impacts of the Environmental Education Programme for the ECOSAN Project Team and for the Target Audience
Conclusion
References
21 Nature-Based Solutions for Environmental Education in the East Asian Context
Introduction
Environmental Education and Its Impact in East Asia
Nature-Based Solution Practices in East Asia
Integration of Nature-Based Solutions in Environmental Education
Conclusions and Recommendations
References
22 Decarbonizing the European Energy Sector: Frameworks, Examples and How Education Plays a Key Role
Introduction
Framework and Scenarios of Decarbonizing Energy Systems
Renewable Hydrogen as an Enabler for Deep Decarbonisation—Current Insights from Austria
Measuring the Transition: Assessment Options for Ecological, Economic, and Social Impacts
From Scientific Research to Realisation and Implementation in Education
Conclusion
References
23 Nature-Based Solutions for Water Pollution Control: Promoting Environmental Education Through Case Studies
Nature-Based Solutions and the Circular Approach
The Need for Nature-Based Solutions
Education for Nature-Based Solutions and Nature-Based Solutions in Education
NBS Case Studies
Greywater Treatment and Reuse from a University Dormitory in a Constructed Wetland
Demonstration Constructed Wetland for Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Oman
Full-Scale Aerated Experimental Constructed Wetland for Municipal Wastewater Treatment in the UK
A Demonstration Ecohaus at the German University of Technology in Oman
Conclusions
References
24 Environmental Education and Location-Based Technologies for Investigating Urban Threats and Promoting Nature-Based Solutions
Introduction
The Changing Landscape of Environmental Education
European Priorities and Strategies for the New Environmental Education
Urban Threats and Nature-Based Solutions
Objectives of the Chapter
Case-Study Initiatives
Overview of the Three Projects
INVOLEN and RAISE: Intergenerational Learning for Nature Protection
DAYLIGHTING RIVERS: Science Education for Civic Ecology
Conclusions
References