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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

Green Heart Blossoming

Increased activity and planning around the multi-purpose Green Heart outdoor learning space has moved into high-gear this past year, setting the stage for more to come. We shared the celebratory news last term of the Rainforest Restoration’s nursery permanent move to the Green Heart. Home to more than 200 indigenous… Nature & Biodiversity Ecosystem Restoration UWC South East Asia

Bird and Butterfly Houses

Students of all ages work in partnership with Department of Marine and Coastal Resources in replanting mangrove trees to repopulate mangrove forests and increase biodiversity in Phuket. Biodiversity loss is a great concern associated with global warming and associated climate change. UWC-USA is about to place 24 bird houses to… Nature & Biodiversity Protecting Biodiversity UWC-USA

Food Forest

A 3 acres (12,140 m2) Food Forest is planned and in design phase at UWC-USA to create outdoor learning spaces for all STEAM subjects while also aligning the UWC mission with campus appearance. The UWC-USA Food Forest is intended as a multi-functional learning landscape that addresses local and regional climate… Nature & Biodiversity Growing food & school gardens UWC-USA

Rainforest Restoration Project

The Rainforest Restoration Project works to grow seedlings of indigenous plant species for planting both on campus and around Singapore The Rainforest Restoration Project has been established for over a… Nature & Biodiversity Protecting Biodiversity UWC South East Asia

Biodiversity Wetland

A sunken wetland area deliberately planted to enhance biodiversity and provide and area for exploration and education on campus. Designed as part of Singapore’s flood prevention strategy, this area serves… Nature & Biodiversity Protecting Biodiversity UWC South East Asia

Tiny Food Forest

A “Fast Fruit Corner” for our Primary students The Tiny Food Forest was sponsored by a local environmental organisation (IVN) in Netherlands in November 2020 and was the first to… Nature & Biodiversity Growing food & school gardens UWC Maastricht

School Garden at the heart of RBC’s sustainability concept

The former monastery garden of the Freiburg Charterhouse is, in many ways, the heart of our school and an important part of the school’s sustainability concept. Officially designated as a… Nature & Biodiversity Growing food & school gardens UWC Robert Bosch College

Experiental Learning in our school forest

Since November 2022, RBC has their own school forest. 15 minutes away from the College (by school van), the 19ha forest area is located near the village of Kappel and… Nature & Biodiversity Protecting Biodiversity UWC Robert Bosch College

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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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