USEFUL RESOURCES -“How can nature help us achieve the UN SDGs in my community?”
The web links below can be used as a starting point to begin exploring this year’s topic.
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UNEP- Nature-based Solutions
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IUCN- Nature-based Solutions
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Nature-based Solutions Initiative- What are Nature-based Solutions?
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NBS EduWorld
A comprehensive list of available resources, including guidance, reports, tools, and services developed around education about NBS
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RSPB- What are Nature-based Solutions?
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Frontiers for Young Minds - Working With Nature to Solve Societal Problems
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British Ecological Society- What are Nature-based Solutions?
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Nature-based Solutions: Mangroves
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The 17 Goals
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World's Largest Lesson - Introducing the UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development
Further suggestions are always welcome and can be emailed to us here.
Key dates
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08 September 2023
TSL 2024 Essay Competition Launch – NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS. Registration open for Teacher Champions/Schools to participate in TSL 2024 Essay Competition.
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18 January 2024
Final deadline for essay entries.
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30th April
Announcement of International Essay Competition 2024 Finalists & Honourable Mentions on TSL website
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22 May 2024
Top Ten Finalists from Primary and Secondary categories notified via Teacher Champion.
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01-03 May
Invitations to participate in the International Student Debates sent to eligible students via their Teacher Champion.
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01 May - 31 July 2024
Country Debates.
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17th and 18th July 2024
International Students Debates & Awards (online) 17th July: Primary Debates, 18th July: Secondary Debates