Location:
Poland
Type of initiative:
Climate change
Target groups
Primary and secondary school students, teachers, and indirectly, the broader community
Objectives
The primary objectives of the WWF Poland Environmental Education Program are to increase environmental awareness among students and educators, promote sustainable practices in schools and communities, and empower young people to become active participants in environmental conservation. Additionally, the program aims to provide teachers with the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively teach environmental topics and foster a connection between ecological, social, and economic aspects of daily life.
Description
The program offers a wide range of educational resources and activities. It provides detailed, curriculum-aligned lesson plans on various environmental topics, designed to be easily integrated into existing school subjects, making it simpler for teachers to incorporate environmental education into their regular teaching. The program also includes hands-on, interactive workshops that engage students in practical learning experiences, covering topics such as biodiversity, climate change, sustainable living, and wildlife conservation.
Throughout the year, WWF Poland organizes and supports various educational campaigns, often coinciding with global environmental events, to raise awareness about specific environmental issues. The organization also supports schools in implementing long-term environmental projects, such as creating school gardens, setting up recycling systems, or conducting energy audits.
Results
WWF Poland's Environmental Education Programme has achieved significant results nationally, including increased environmental knowledge among students and teachers, increased engagement with schools and communities, positive changes in environmental behaviour among participants, greater integration of environmental topics in school curricula, and empowerment of young people to take action to protect the environment.
Innovative elements
It utilizes a wide range of innovative learning materials and interactive activities to engage students and teachers, and incorporates online games and resources to make learning more accessible and engaging for tech-savvy youth. The program is action-oriented, encouraging practical application of knowledge through school-based projects and community initiatives.