Learning about Ecosystems and Forests - LEAF

29/05/2026

🌿 Learning from Malta: How Schools Can Lead Ecosystem Restoration

LEAF Malta showcases how education, outdoor learning, and community action can support ecosystem restoration and long-term environmental stewardship.

The LEAF methodology, particularly the Function and Flourish step, helps connect learners with nature while contributing to local greening efforts and biodiversity protection. One inspiring idea featured is “One Greenhouse Per School,” encouraging young people to grow indigenous trees and take part in meaningful hands-on restoration action that extends beyond the classroom and into the wider community.

"When children grow native trees, they develop patience, responsibility, resilience, stewardship, empathy and care," said Johann Gatt, National Coordinator of LEAF Malta, The Sunday Times of Malta

🌱 Through LEAF, ecosystem restoration becomes a shared journey between learners, educators, families, and communities.

📖 Read the full article: https://timesofmalta.com/article/time-ripe-nationwide-treegrowing-campaign.1128463

27/05/2026

At this year’s FEE Education Awards Ceremony, we will celebrate educators developing engaging learning experiences connected to sustainability, biodiversity, wellbeing, and climate education through FEE programmes.

The event highlights outstanding contributions through the FEE Teachers Award and the Lesson Plan Competition under this year’s theme Healthy People on a Healthy Planet.

Join us to hear directly from educators fostering student-led and community engaged action through innovative teaching.

📅 Thursday 4 June 2026
🕐 13:00–14:30 CEST
📍 Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yveflXe0SmmGjpV40WAvOg #/registration

Photo credit: Complejo Educativo CIT, International Eco-School in Costa Rica

27/05/2026

🌱 Discovering Ecosystems with LEAF Kenya

Kenya is a country of extraordinary ecological richness, where dramatic landscapes range from the vast savannahs of the Maasai Mara National Reserve to the snow-capped heights of Mount Kenya. These terrains support iconic wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, and countless other species that depend on interconnected habitats shaped by seasonal migrations and ancient ecological rhythms to survive.

Kenya's interconnected ecosystems support wildlife, provide water and food security, and shape the traditions and identities of local communities. Protecting them means protecting both nature and culture.

Through LEAF, learners explore ecosystems not only as places of biodiversity, but also as living spaces of cultural heritage, traditional knowledge, and environmental stewardship.

Help inspire the next generation of environmental stewards through Foundation for Environmental Education and UN Environment Programme’s Schools: https://www.leaf.global/generation-restoration-schools

26/05/2026

Young people learn best when they can get their hands in the soil, explore nature, and take action in their communities.

Join us at this year’s online FEE Education Awards Ceremony as we celebrate educators from around the world implementing Education for Sustainable Development through FEE programmes.

The event recognises outstanding contributions through the annual FEE Teachers Award and the Lesson Plan Competition, focused this year on the theme Healthy People on a Healthy Planet.

Several inspiring educators will also share how they are integrating sustainability and climate education into their teaching and creating greener and more innovative learning environments.

📅 Thursday 4 June 2026
🕐 13:00–14:30 CEST
📍 Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yveflXe0SmmGjpV40WAvOg #/registration

Photo credit: Eco-Schools Türkiye / Eko-Okullar Türkiye

22/05/2026

🎮 Sometimes, creating global impact starts with something as simple as playing a game.

This International Day for Biological Diversity, we celebrate this year’s theme: “Acting locally for global impact.”

The Nature Restoration Game from UN Environment Programme's invites players to explore how restoring forests, protecting oceans, replanting native trees, and tackling invasive species can strengthen ecosystems and communities.

But the real challenge begins after the game ends.

At Learning about Ecosystems and Forests - LEAF we believe environmental learning should inspire people to look more closely at the natural spaces around them from school grounds and gardens to parks, rivers, and neighbourhood green spaces, and ask:
🌱 What role can I play in protecting and restoring nature where I live?

Because ecosystem restoration does not begin only with large-scale policies or global agreements. It also begins with awareness, curiosity, and local action.

🌿 Play to Fight the Nature Crisis. Join :
https://www.decadeonrestoration.org/play-fight-nature-crisis

20/05/2026

FEE Education Awards Celebration Ceremony 2025-2026 – join us!

📅 Date: 4 June 2026
🕒 Time: 13:00-14:30 CEST
📍 Online - Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yveflXe0SmmGjpV40WAvOg

Please join us at this year's online FEE Education Awards Ceremony to celebrate the amazing work of teachers from around the world working to implement ESD through FEE programmes. The event recognises outstanding contributions in two categories: the Lesson Plan Competition (2026 theme - Healthy People on a Healthy Planet) and the annual FEE Teachers Award.

Several inspiring educators will showcase their work and share how they are integrating sustainability and climate education in their teaching, fostering student-led and community engaged action and creating greener and more innovative learning environments.

19/05/2026

👀 A sneak peek into our next Water Explorer Talk

Discover the wonders of underwater worlds and hear first hand from someone that calls the ocean his office.

Join us on 27 May at 17:00 CEST for an inspiring conversation with Alexander Schmidt, wildlife and ocean photographer, storyteller, and explorer of the underwater world.

Alexander will share:
🦈 What life at sea actually looks like
📸 Why visual storytelling matters for ocean conservation
🐠 What we can all do to help protect marine ecosystems

If you care about our oceans or simply want a glimpse into a world few people ever experience, this is a talk you won’t want to miss.

🔗 Save your spot now: https://tinyurl.com/4bsw6y6u

14/05/2026

🌐 Discovering Ecosystems with LEAF: Mauritius

Mauritius is home to remarkable ecosystems, from coral reefs and mangroves to lush forests and volcanic landscapes. Its unique biodiversity supports rare wildlife, endemic plant species, and communities closely connected to the natural world.

Yet, climate-related threats such as rising sea levels make protecting and restoring Mauritius’ natural heritage more important than ever for future generations.

LEAF invites learners to explore and connect with nature, building the knowledge and inspiration to take action for a more sustainable future.

🌱 Be part of the solution. Join Foundation for Environmental Education and UN Environment Programme 's Schools:
https://www.leaf.global/generation-restoration-schools

The LEAF programme is carried out nationally in Mauritius by Reef Conservation

08/05/2026

05/05/2026

🌐Discovering Ecosystems with LEAF: México

México is home to an abundance of ecosystems, from mangrove forests to vast deserts. The country’s rich fauna and flora support extraordinary wildlife, unique plant species, and communities whose lives are deeply connected to nature.

Yet these ecosystems are still under pressure. México has lost over 120,000 hectares of forest cover in 2025 (FAO), a reminder of why ecosystem restoration is more urgent than ever.

LEAF invites students to explore and connect with nature, building the knowledge and motivation to take action for a more sustainable future.

🌱 Be part of the solution. Join Schools: https://www.leaf.global/generation-restoration-schools