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COOLSCHOOLS Final Conference: Nature-Based Climate Shelters in School Environments for Urban Transformation 

COOLSCHOOLS Final Conference: Nature-Based Climate Shelters in School Environments for Urban Transformation 

On January 23 and 24, 2025, the EU-funded research project COOLSCHOOLS will hold its final conference at Brussels Environment, located in Tour & Taxis. 

COOLSCHOOLS is an applied research project analysing the benefits of nature-based solutions for climate adaptation in school environments. The project explores how these nature-based climate shelters can serve as a driving force for urban transformation, with special attention to the needs and perspectives of children and young people.  

 

Program Highlights: 

  • Keynote presentations: Experts share insights on Green School Quality Standard (UNESCO) and school greening projects in Brussels (Opération Ré-création) 
  • Panel discussion: Coolschools researchers share research insights on the co-benefits of nature-based solutions in schools. 
  • Interactive Workshops: Discussions on past experiences and future improvements linked to implementation strategies for nature-based solutions in school environments, including nature-based education tools 
  • International Case Studies: Presentations of successful projects from Coolschools cities, including Barcelona, Paris, Brussels and Rotterdam. 
  • Site Visits: Visit to a primary school in Brussels that will be transformed into green climate shelter. 

 

Registration for this event was closed on 14 January. 

 

More info: coolschools.eu 

Full program: FINAL COOLSCHOOLS CONFERENCE – Cool Schools 

 

Koen Stein
Koen Stein Perscontact wetenschap & innovatie

 

 

 

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