Forests for a Sustainable Future: Educating Children

FAO's work

The aim of this project is to improve forest literacy among children aged 9–12 years and help them understand the crucial roles forests play in their lives. By engaging children early, the project seeks to inspire a new generation of foresters while also equipping the adults of tomorrow with the knowledge and skills they will need to support sustainable development and wise forest use.

The two countries are:

• The Philippines, in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
• The United Republic of Tanzania, in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism

Guidance on developing forest education programmes for primary schools

FAO has published a guide for decision-makers, educational authorities and institutions wishing to develop forest education for primary-school-aged children in their countries. Guidance on developing forest education programmes for primary schools outlines the principles and practical steps to setting up a new forest education course, based on FAO’s experience developing engaging and stimulating teaching modules for children aged 9-12 in collaboration with the governments of Tanzania and the Philippines and with the support of Germany.

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