Celebrating Green Education through Nature-Based Solutions: My STEM Discovery Campaign 2026 Journey

The STEM Discovery Campaign 2026, organised by Scientix in collaboration with the Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) Education Community, once again demonstrated the power of collaboration in inspiring innovative STEM education. Bringing together educators from every corner of the globe, the campaign celebrated creative teaching practices that empower learners to address real-world challenges through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

I am delighted and deeply honoured to have been selected as one of the winners in the Green Education category for my learning scenario, “Introducing Biodiversity and Nature-Based Solutions to Teacher Trainees in CPD.” This recognition is both a personal milestone and an affirmation of the importance of preparing educators to integrate sustainability and biodiversity into their teaching.

The learning scenario was developed as an outcome of the MOOC NBS: Training approaches for educators and teacher trainers” titled ”Introducing Biodiversity and Nature Based Solutions to teacher trainees in CPD’ and is targeted to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) trainers training mainly in-service teachers. Its theme is focusing on Biodiversity and Biodiversity loss as a phenomenon we experience in our everyday life with the conversation round sustainability growing more urgent than ever.  By combining scientific knowledge with practical, inquiry-based activities, the learning scenario encourages future educators to explore how nature can help address environmental and societal challenges while inspiring their own students to become active, informed citizens.

When educators gain the confidence, knowledge, and pedagogical tools to teach about biodiversity and Nature-Based Solutions, they are better equipped to create meaningful learning experiences that connect STEM with everyday life. This multiplier effect extends far beyond a single classroom, reaching schools, communities, and future generations.

Participating in the STEM Discovery Campaign since 2023 and, especially in the STEM Discovery Campaign 2026 was a truly rewarding experience as I was one of the winners. Beyond the opportunity to showcase my work, it provided a platform to exchange ideas with passionate educators, discover inspiring STEM initiatives, and become part of a vibrant international community committed to innovation and collaboration.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Scientix and the Nature-Based Solutions Education Community for organising this inspiring campaign. Their continued efforts and inspiration encourages educators to design learning experiences that foster environmental awareness, critical thinking, creativity, and responsible citizenship.

I also hope that this recognition will encourage more educators to explore Nature-Based Solutions in their own teaching and to participate in future STEM Discovery Campaigns by Scientix.eu. Every activity shared, every idea exchanged, and every collaboration formed contributes to a stronger, more sustainable future for STEM education.

Together, we can empower learners not only to understand the challenges facing our planet but also to become part of the solutions.

For more information about the Scientix.eu awards for the STEM Discovery Campaign 2026 you can find here to the following link: https://www.scientix.eu/campaigns/scientix-awards

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