Through this website LLN would like to create an information hub for people to find out more about the importance of connection with nature, learning outside the classroom and the benefits of spending time outdoors. The following links may be of interest, if you would like LLN to share other relevant links here please contact us.
RSPB’s Every Child Outdoors research draws together the findings from a wide range of research into the positive impact contact with nature has for children, as well as the environment. These include the educational benefits, contributions to physical health and mental wellbeing, as well as development of personal and social skills. It also explores some of the consequences of the reduction of such experiences and, sadly, the increasingly-used term of Nature Deficit Disorder to describe the phenomenon.
Visit WebsiteWith the support of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and the University of Essex RSPB have established a clear definition of connection to nature, and a method for measuring it. For the first time, this research reveals how connected to nature children are across the UK. The national results show that currently only 21 per cent of 8–12 year olds have a connection to nature at a level that we consider to be a realistic and achievable target.
Visit WebsiteUNICEF publication on environmental education and climate change.
Visit WebsiteList of environmental education services provided by wasteserv Malta.
Visit WebsiteDwejra is one of the five mpa’s designated in the coastal waters of the maltese islands. Additionally, it is one of the most iconic sites along the coastline of the archipelago.
Visit WebsiteMUYA is a youth association represented in Malta in cooperation with National Co-ordination Body (National Commission of UNESCO in Malta).
Visit WebsiteEkoSkola seeks to develop environmental responsibility by adopting a whole school approach in the design, implementation and monitoring of a School Environmental Policy that is intimately integrated into the School’s Development Plan.
Visit WebsiteProject Wild Thing – An organisation aiming to reconnect kids & families with nature. Based around a film about nature deficit disorder.
Visit WebsiteThe John Muir Award is an environmental award scheme focused on wild places. It encourages awareness and responsibility for the natural environment, in a spirit of fun, adventure and exploration.
Visit WebsiteEco-Schools is the largest sustainable schools programme in the world and is operated by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).
Visit WebsiteEU project aiming to link maths/science w creativity. Participating countries = Malta, Romania, Portugal & Belgium.
Visit WebsiteAnnual day where schools worldwide commit to at least one outdoor lesson.
Visit WebsiteEarth Day Network's year-round mission is to broaden, diversify and activate the environmental movement worldwide, through a combination of education, public policy, and consumer campaigns.
Visit WebsiteA few outdoor/wildlife activities for children – e.g. food growing, bat box making etc.
Visit WebsiteFree online UNESCO ideas book for Env education activities in primary schools.
Visit WebsiteUNESCO Educational materials on Ecological Sciences for Sustainable Development.
Visit WebsiteFact sheet on using school grounds for environmental education activities.
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