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Forests for a sustainable future: educating children — testing lessons in the Philippines
Children in primary school today will play a significant role in bringing about the changes needed to ensure a sustainable future for forests. “Forests for a sustainable future: educating children” is a project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Food and Agriculture (BMEL) and launched by FAO in 2019 to educate children aged 9 to 12 in the United Republic of Tanzania and the Philippines about the importance of managing forests sustainably.
Through interactive hands-on forest teaching modules designed in collaboration with national partners, the project aims to inform young generations about the value of forests, build the skills of the adults of tomorrow to make decisions in favour of their sustainable use and management and inspire the future generation of foresters.
Learners at a primary school in Manila are seen participating in lessons which include games and activities indoors and out. Pupils and teachers share their impressions after the lessons.
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