(D) Promoting Education and Awareness About Plant Diversity

The target for this theme is:

(xiv) The importance of plant diversity and the need for its conservation incorporated into communication, educational and public –awareness programmes

Education for Sustainable Development – Guidelines for Action in Botanic Gardens

BGCI has published Guidelines on Education for Sustainable Development. Suitable for those working in botanic gardens and other site-based education centres, it features tips and case studies from botanic gardens around the world. The Guidelines are freely available to all in PDF and printed format.

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E4S Environmental Teaching Resources
E4S provides teachers with lesson planning materials on the sustainable use of water, textiles and timber resources and issues surrounding waste management. These free online teaching resources and ideas will help you generate classroom activities.

Image Sources from SciDev.Net
A list of websites with images that can be used for free by non-commercial entities, compiled by SciDev.Net

The BGCI Education Blog

If you want to contact the BGCI Education department you might find our blog interesting. You can catch up on what we have been up to recently, and contribute your own comments. You can also sign up for updates so you can keep an eye on the education team!

Education for Sustainable Development

Develop the necessary knowledge and skills required in order to teach on the subject of sustainable development. BGCI earns credit for your purchases on Amazon.

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