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Nature & Biodiversity

Back to the roots: growing our own food in school gardens, monitoring and protecting biodiversity on site and in surrounding areas – here is what we do to integrate positive interactions with nature into our lives.

Activities

Esperienza Carsolina – save the bees

During our CAS Esperienza Carsolina we learn about all things bees: their life cycle the different types of bees that live in a hive how honey is made their essential… Nature & Biodiversity CAS & regular activities UWC Adriatic

Gardening day – save the bees

May 20 is World Bee Day! In preparation for this, on Friday 19 April students and local children gathered to plant bee friendly seeds in various locations on campus. The… Nature & Biodiversity Growing food & school gardens UWC Adriatic

A dive into the future of our oceans

By Sara Yding Lindquist From the city to the sea, from Hong Kong to Puerto Galera, from a world we know to a world we don’t. The Coral Monitors… Nature & Biodiversity Monitoring Li Po Chun UWC of Hong Kong

Group of people on a trail that they have been working on

Trail Building at Pearson

A dedicated group of students and adults spent their Tuesday afternoon working on one of the most used trails at Pearson. We rerouted a small section to reduce erosion and… Nature & Biodiversity Ecosystem Restoration Pearson College UWC

Esperienza Carsolina: cheese making workshop

Our CAS activity ‘Esperienza Carsolina’ is a social service and creative activity we offer to local primary school children. Out students prepare fun and interactive sessions, where we learn through… Nature & Biodiversity CAS & regular activities UWC Adriatic

Kayaking at LPC

by Katrin Jurgens Kayaking is a popular activity at LPC, making the most of the coastal surroundings and natural beauty of Hong Kong. During the sessions students carry kayaks down to the local bay and venture into the surrounding Tolo Harbour. Students developed a greater environmental understanding, as kayaking is an… Nature & Biodiversity Saving Energy Li Po Chun UWC of Hong Kong

The Earth Called – UWC Thailand Answered: Student-Led Sustainability Projects

For the third year running, UWC Thailand has embraced the CNN Call to Earth initiative, empowering students to tackle critical environmental challenges. This year, four dedicated groups rose to the… Nature & Biodiversity Special Days & Events UWC Thailand

Students learning about rainforests and diet from their peers

Students teaching students

High School students involved in our Rainforest Restoration Project service wanted to raise awareness about threats to forests around the world with our Middle School students. They designed a 15… Nature & Biodiversity Reduce, Reuse & Recycle UWC South East Asia

Soil and water: a source for life!

A simple experiment to show how water retention works in agriculture. If the soil is barren, a lot of water & top soil washes off. If the soil is rich… Nature & Biodiversity Resources for sharing UWC Adriatic

Reforestation on Mt. Cerje with the Slovenian Forestry department

In summer 2022 after a long period of drought, our Karst/Kras area was affected by a number of wildfires. The intensity and size of the fires were unprecedented. We saw… Nature & Biodiversity Ecosystem Restoration UWC Adriatic

Tree Nursery at UWCEA Moshi

An initiative by a group of students resulted in the creation of a tree nursery at UWC East Africa (Moshi Campus). We started raising funds following the outbreak of… Nature & Biodiversity Ecosystem Restoration UWC East Africa

Outdoor and nature experience in Val Saisera

“The place we are visiting is absolutely incredible, not just because of its beautiful nature, but also because history and culture are part of the landscape itself!” For most first… Nature & Biodiversity Special Days & Events UWC Adriatic

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People, Stories & Awards

No change happens without someone making it happen: who are the amazing people, change makers, innovators and activists – staff, students and alumni – driving sustainability forward at our colleges? 10 Activities

Teaching Skills for the Future

At UWC, Education is seen as a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. Take a look at examples of how we empower teachers… 18 Activities

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