Welcome to DataBank!
We have collected here helpful resources, sources, videos and tools to help you increase your knowledge.
DataBank is divided into several sections:
- Water Resources Protection & Management
- Waste Management & Circular Economy
- Energy Resources & Management
- Sustainable Consumption & Production
- Urban Sustainable Development
- Ecosystems & Biodiversity Conservation
- Climate Change
Water Resources Protection & Management
| Type of Resource | Language | Title of Resource | URL Link | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONLINE ARTICLE | English | 15 Easy Ways Students Can Go Green | https://www.fastweb.com/student-life/articles/the-15-easy-ways-students-can-go-green | 15 easy tips on how to get your students to adopt a greener lifestyle. |
| YOUTUBE VIDEO | English | The Water. Looking after our Planet | Educational Video for Kids. | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGWr5jXJfbs | Waters´ enemies |
| YOUTUBE VIDEO | English | Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: Clean Water And Sanitation | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HszSrdjQ0Oo | A short explanatory videos on the SDGs, aimed at informing scholarship and awareness of Africa’s progress, challenges, and opportunities on each goal. |
| ONLINE ARTICLE | English | Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all | https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/report/2019/goal-06/ | Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: Clean Water And Sanitation – Description. |
| YOUTUBE VIDEO | English | Water Changes Everything. | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCHhwxvQqxg | Clean drinking water and the water crisis. |
| YOUTUBE VIDEO | English | Why Water – Learn about the water crisis and how you can help | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=womIxQqO2tE | Clean drinking water, health and the water crisis. |
| ONLINE STUDY | English | INTERNATIONAL GLOSSARY OF HYDROLOGY | https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000221862 | his 3rd edition of the UNESCO-WMO International Glossary of Hydrology (EN. RU, FR, SP) |
| ONLINE STUDY | English | Education for Sustainable Development Goals: learning objectives | https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000247444 | A guide for education professionals on the use of ESD in learning for the SDGs, and consequently to contribute to achieving the SDGs. |
| ONLINE ARTICLE | English | Water education for sustainable development: a global synthesis | https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000215884 | There is a concerted effort to improve linkages between those engaged in water education at the tertiary level and those working on school, vocational education and training, and community levels. |
| ONLINE ARTICLE | English | IHP-VIII: water security: responses to regional and global challenges (2014-2021) | https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000225103 | Sustainable water management is enshrined in the 2030 sustainable development agenda, with water-specific goals explicitly linked to other goals and climate-related issues. |
| WEBSITE | English | Project WET USA | https://www.discoverwater.org/ | Discover Water. The Role of Water in Our Lives |
| ONLINE GAME | English | Water – Use It Wisely (WUIW) | https://wateruseitwisely.com/tip-tank-game/ | The Water — Use It Wisely campaign. The program demonstrates how changing a few simple habits can have a significant impact on water consumption. |
| ONLINE GAME | English | Water Quiz | https://www.squiglysplayhouse.com/Games/Quizzes/Minis/Water.html | What do you know about one of the world’s most precious resources, water? Take this fun quiz and find out. |
| ONLINE GAME/INFORMATION | English | Climate Kids is produced by the Earth Science Communications Team at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory | https://climatekids.nasa.gov/10-things-water/ | Launched in 2010, NASA’s Climate Kids website tells the story of our changing planet through the eyes of the NASA missions studying Earth. Targeting upper-elementary-aged children, the site is full of games, activities and articles that make climate science accessible and engaging. |
| YOUTUBE VIDEO | English | How to Protect our Water Resources | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Bua9IriLgI | How to Protect our Water Resources |
| YOUTUBE VIDEO | English | This is the future: Sustainable water resources | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDNWuMU6Epo | Global sector leader for water Judy Anderson discusses how water and wastewater providers can deliver a step-change in water resource management. |
| Board game | English | Game of Floods | https://www.marincounty.org/depts/cd/divisions/planning/csmart-sea-level-rise/game-of-floods | The Game of Floods puts you in charge of planning for sea level rise. |
| Activities | English | Six Activities to Teach Kids About Water | https://wateruseitwisely.com/blog/six-activities-to-teach-kids-about-water/ | These are some activities to teach kids about water. |
| Calculator | English | Water Footprint | https://www.watercalculator.org/wfc2/q/household/ | This is an online tool to calculate your water footprint. |
| Activities, Games | English | Water Cycle for Kids: Activities & Games | https://study.com/academy/popular/water-cycle-for-kids-activities-games.html | Ideas for some activities to teach about water. |
| ONLINE ARTICLE | English, and other languages | The Water Cycle for Schools and Kids – In Many Languages | https://www.usgs.gov/special-topics/water-science-school/science/water-cycle-schools-and-kids-many-languages | From Albanian to Yoruba, the Water Science School has schools and kids all around the world covered. Volunteers from around the globe have provided us with a water cycle diagram just for schools and kids in over 35 languages. |
| ONLINE ARTICLE | Romanian | OBIECTIVUL 6: APĂ CURATĂ ŞI SANITAŢIE | http://dezvoltaredurabila.gov.ro/web/obiective/odd6/ | Descriere Obiectiv Durabil 6 Asigurarea disponibilităţii şi managementului durabil al apei şi sanitaţie pentru toţi |
| ONLINE ARTICLE | English | Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all | https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal6 | Access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene is the most basic human need for health and well-being. |
| ONLINE VIDEO | Romanian | Protejarea și utilizarea APEI în mod responsabil | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5J13-Yc6XE | Apa este o 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐚̆ 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐚̆, ce care trebuie protejată și utilizată într-un mod sustenabil, altfel riscăm să ne confruntăm cu o criză majoră de apă în următorii ani, ce poate afecta chiar și siguranța alimentară! |
| ONLINE VIDEO | Romanian | Paxi – Circuitul apei în natură | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mylCQjryPiU | Haideți să vizităm alături de Paxi planeta Pămant și să învățăm despre circuitul apei in natură. Acest clip video se adresează copiilor între 6 și 12 ani. Paxi explică circuitul apei în natură. |
| ONLINE VIDEO | Romanian | CIRCUITUL APEI ÎN NATURĂ- material educativ pentru elevi și învățători | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ6ZIsAqhPQ | CIRCUITUL APEI ÎN NATURĂ, desene animate copii, apa si proprietatile ei, stari de agregare ale apei, circuitul apei in natura, material educativ pentru elevi si invatatori, lectii online, cunoasterea naturii |
| ONLINE VIDEO | Romanian | De Unde Vine Apa de pe Pamant? | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB24Xj58Ms4 | De Unde Vine Apa de pe Pamant? |
| ONLINE ARTICLE | English | The Water Cycle | The Dr. Binocs Show | Learn Videos For Kids | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncORPosDrjI | Learn about the water cycle with Dr. Binocs. |
Waste Management & Circular Economy
| Type of Resource | Language | Title of Resource | URL Link | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online game | English, Spanish, Francais | Rethink Waste | https://surrey.recycle.game/ | This game is a great resource for young children, families, teachers, and adults looking for a refresher on how to recycle and “what goes where”. |
| Online game | English | Goes zero Waste | http://games.cityofdavis.org/zerowastegames/ | “Test your waste sorting knowledge with the Zero Waste Sorting Game and try and sort recycling, compost and trash into the correct bins before the time runs out! “ |
| Article | English | Waste Management | https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/waste-management | presentation and discussion of information on solid waste generation, characterization, minimization, collection, separation, treatment, and disposal, as well as manuscripts that address waste management policy, education, and economic and environmental |
| Article | English | Circular Economy | https://ec.europa.eu/environment/topics/circular-economy_en | Definition of the circular economy by the European Commission. |
| Article | English | Circular Economy Introduction | https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/topics/circular-economy-introduction/overview | Circular economy introduction, principles and examples by Ellen Macarthur Foundation. |
| Book | English | Operationalization of Circular Economy: A Conceptual Model | https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/operationalization-of-circular-economy/256091 | Chapter of a book about circular economy. The key terms of this chapter are linear economy, sustainable development, and circular economy. |
| Article | English | Circular Economy | https://kenniskaarten.hetgroenebrein.nl/en/knowledge-map-circular-economy/ce-disadvantages-linear-economy/ | This is an online article about the disadvantages of the linear economy, and the benefits of the circular economy on the environment and businesses, providing also some examples. |
| Article | English | Soil and Land | https://ec.europa.eu/environment/soil/index_en.htm | An article from European Commission about soil degradation and its pressures and effects. |
| Article | English | Plastic planet: How tiny plastic particles are polluting our soil | https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/plastic-planet-how-tiny-plastic-particles-are-polluting-our-soil | This article from the UN Environment Programme includes the latest facts, figures and references about the effects of plastics on land and water. |
| Website | English | Fighting Plastic Pollution in the Ocean | https://www.plasticsoupfoundation.org/en/ | The PlasticSoup Foundation provides information about all the plastic and microplastic in the oceans and how they were first studied and found. |
| Research Journal | English | An underestimated threat: Land-based pollution with microplastics | https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/02/180205125728.htm | his journal is about the threat of microplastics to creatures on land and possible damaging effects on soils, sediments and the freshwaters causing a long-term negative effect on terrestrial ecosystems throughout the world. |
| Quiz, Initiatives | English | All about circular economy | https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/science/general-science/all-about-the-circular-economy/ | This is a kid’s friendly article from National Geographic Kids about the linear and circular economy with some related initiatives and a quiz. |
| Article, Infographics | English | Circular economy: definition, importance and benefits | https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/economy/20151201STO05603/circular-economy-definition-importance-and-benefits | This is an article by the European Parliament about the definition, importance and benefits of a circular economy, with some infographics about what happens in the EU and what the EU does about how to become a circular economy. |
| Article, Infographics | English | Waste management in the EU: infographic with facts and figures | https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/society/20180328STO00751/eu-waste-management-infographic-with-facts-and-figures | This article from the European Parliament provides infographics about the EU waste generation and management. |
| Article | English | Landfill Impacts on the Environment—Review | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/9/10/431/htm | This article is a geoscience research article about waste management and the negative impacts of landfilling. |
| Article | English | The problem with landfill | https://environmentvictoria.org.au/resource/problem-landfill/ | This article gives information about the three most important problems with landfills; toxins, leachate and greenhouse gases. |
| Article | English | Waste combustion | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0082078406803413#:~:text=Waste%20materials%20are%20generated%20by | An article about waste combustion and its negative effects. |
| Tool Kit, Lesson Plans | English | Reduce, Reuse, Recycle | https://www.solarschools.net/knowledge-bank/sustainability/reduce-reuse-recycle | This source has various lesson plans with some burning questions about the 3R’s. |
| Article | English | Composting Pros And Cons: Is This Effective? | https://greencoast.org/composting-pros-and-cons/ | This is an article about the benefits and risks of composting and how it can be properly done. |
| Article | English | Water pollution | https://wwf.panda.org/discover/knowledge_hub/teacher_resources/webfieldtrips/water_pollution/ | An article from WWF about water pollution, its sources and effects, as well as the different types of water pollutants. |
| Article | English | Great Pacific Garbage Patch | https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/great-pacific-garbage-patch/ | This is an article from National Geographic explaining the phenomenon of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch at different educational levels. |
| Lesson Plan | English | Lesson Plan: Plastic, Plastic Everywhere | https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2018/01/Lesson-Plan_-Microfibers.pdf | This is a lesson plan about microplastics. |
| Activities | English | Five fun activities to teach your children about plastic pollution | https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/five-fun-activities-teach-your-children-about-plastic-pollution | UN Environment Programme provides five fun activities about plastic pollution and how to teach kids about it. |
| Article, Quiz | English | The Environment: Water Pollution | https://www.ducksters.com/science/environment/water_pollution.php#:~:text=Water%20pollution%20is%20when%20waste,nature’s%20water%20cycle%20as%20well | This website has information about water pollution and a quiz to test the knowledge around this topic. |
| Lesson Plan, Activities | English | Water Pollution | https://extension.usu.edu/waterquality/educator-resources/lessonplans/wp | This website provides various lesson plans about water pollution with experiments and activities to do. |
| Magazine article | English | How a circular economy could save the world | https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/article/how-a-circular-economy-could-save-the-world-feature | This article from National Geographic provides some Innovative examples of circular economy and energy generation. |
| Case Studies | English | Going circular | https://www.goingcircularfilm.com/case-studies/ | This source has some case studies about Circular economy. |
| Lesson Plan | English | Learn About Landfills | https://kidsgardening.org/resources/lesson-plan-learn-about-landfills/ | This is a lesson plan about landfills for grade levels 3-5. |
| Lesson Plan | English | Landfill and the 4 R’s | https://pw.lacounty.gov/epd/environmental-defenders/downloads/Lesson-Plan-Landfills-and-the-Four-R’s-Grades-4-6.pdf | This is a lesson plan about landfills for grade levels 4-6 |
| Lesson Plan, Worksheets | English | Reduce, Reuse, Recycle | https://www.teacherplanet.com/content/reduce-reuse-recycle | This source provides Activities/lesson plans/coloring pages/printables/clipart/worksheets about the 3R’s |
| PowerPoints, Worksheets | English | 6Rs: Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair | https://practicalaction.org/schools/6-rs/#:~:text=6Rs%3A%20Rethink%2C%20Refuse%2C%20Reduce,on%20people%20and%20the%20environment | Powerpoints, specifications and definitions of 6Rs |
Energy Resources & Management
| Type of Resource | Language | Title of Resource | URL Link | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game | English | Natural Resources: Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources / Energy Game | https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Natural-Resources-Renewable-and-Nonrenewable-Resources-Energy-Game-3075310?st=20c33b48559724eada38bf9872072a03 | This interactive game is crafted in Google Slides. Included is the directions, tips, game board, pre-loaded questions that level up in rigor, and example responses/answers. |
| Youtube video | English | The Energy Management System: how it works | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7eAKn0MUnA | |
| Youtube video | English | What is Energy Management | Explained in 2 min | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmlhCs76UL4 | In this video, we will explore What is Energy Management. |
| Lesson Plan, videos | English | Renewable Energy | https://www.solarschools.net/knowledge-bank/renewable-energy | This source is a tool kit for teachers with lesson plans and videos. |
| Quiz | English | Energy Sources | https://www.neok12.com/Energy-Sources.htm | This source provides various quizzes about Energy Resources. |
| Youtube video | English | Energy and the EU Green Deal | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlw1WM73ZDg | This video is presenting the legislative tools to deliver on the targets agreed in the European Climate Law and fundamentally transform our economy and society for a fair, green and prosperous future. |
| Youtube video | English | Energy | The Dr. Binocs Show | Educational Videos For Kids | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0LBegPWzrg | In this video students may learn the fundamentals of Energy in detail. |
| Youtube video | English | What is Energy? Energy Types for Kids – Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Sources | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFpC1vAIgNc | Educational video for children to learn what energy is, which are its main properties and what types of energy there are. |
| Website (Online platform) | English | Our World in Data | https://ourworldindata.org/ | Research and data to make progress against the world’s largest problems. Teachers and students may have access to numerous data, graphs, maps on different topics such as energy production, consumption etc. |
| Website – Article | English | 20 fascinating renewable energy facts to inspire you | https://www.ovoenergy.com/blog/green/20-fascinating-renewable-energy-facts | Here are 20 facts that reveal the huge potential of renewables. And as we look to the future, they highlight just how much it’s developed and how powerful it can be, in shaping an energy system that’s fit for the 21st century. |
| Website – Article | English | 25+ Fascinating Facts About Renewable Energy | https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/renewable-energy-facts.php | This article explores more than 25 facts about renewable energy that sheds light on the possibilities and even the history of renewables. |
| Website – Article | English | 10 stunning renewable energy facts | https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/blog/10-interesting-facts-about-renewable-energy/ | This article explores facts and highlights about renewable energy. |
| Youtube video | English | How much electricity does it take to power the world? | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjwrG4Debc4 | In this video, you can discover how much electricity humanity uses, and how clean energy sources could help revolutionize our energy supply in the future. |
| Youtube video | English | Energy Conservation vs. Energy Efficiency | https://youtu.be/lqJ3ckBncyY | What’s the difference between energy conservation and energy efficiency? If you’re striving to lower your carbon footprint, these are two phrases you’ll hear quite a bit. Both are important factors when it comes to living a more sustainable lifestyle, but what defines each one? Watch the video to find out! |
| App/Game | English | Phantom/Vampire load calculator | https://www.takecontrolandsave.coop/calculators/phantom-load-calculator/ | A “Phantom” load, otherwise known as “Vampire” or a “Ghost” energy, is any kind of electricity that is used by devices that are turned off but are still plugged into an electrical outlet. Electronic devices that create a phantom load include cell phone chargers, computers, televisions, and many more. |
| App/Game | English | Lighting Calculator | https://c03.apogee.net/mvc/home/hes/land/el?utilityname=duquesnelight&spc=lcc | This online app works as a Lighting Savings Calculator. Adjust your preferences, change your habbits and calculate your energy savings at home. |
| Youtube video | English | EU Renovation Wave Strategy | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGK_kPaieXo | See this video on how the European Commission’s Renovation Wave will improve the energy performance of buildings which will lead to higher energy and resource efficiency. This will enhance the quality of life for people living in and using the buildings, reduce Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions, boost digitalisation and improve the reuse and recycling of materials. |
| Youtube video | English | Green sustainable and healthy buildings explained | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDATY3av_48 | This video explains the differences between green buildings and sustainable buildings – are they the same thing? |
| Game | English | Clim’Way | https://www.cdgr.ucsb.edu/database/game/555 | Play with Clim’Way® and create your climate plan. Help the community reach the objectives it has set! Will 50 years be enough to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, cut energy consumption and adjust Clim’Way® to new climate conditions? |
| Game | English | Energy City | https://games4sustainability.org/gamepedia/energy-city/ | In the game Energy City the player takes on the role of policy maker in the world where non-renewable resources are in a short supply. |
| Game | English | 2050 Calculator | http://2050-calculator-tool.decc.gov.uk/%23/guide#/home | By the year 2050 we need to dramatically change the way we produce and consume energy. Government targets require us to reduce emissions to 20% of 1990 levels. |
| Game | English, German, Italian | 4RinEU Deep Renovation Game | https://www.deeprenovationgame.eu/start | Energy Renovation is fun! 4RinEU launches an online game to teach young students the benefits of deep energy renovation. |
| Website – Article | English | 10 Shocking Facts About the Nighttime Sky From the Light Pollution World Atlas | https://www.treehugger.com/shocking-facts-nighttime-sky-world-atlas-light-pollution-4858161 | In this article you can read about 10 Sobering Facts About Light Pollution |
| Web – GIS platform | English | Dark Site Finder App | https://darksitefinder.com/maps/world.html#5/40.885/23.238 | Web – GIS platform with places worldwide of minimum light pollution levels |
| Web – GIS platform | English | Light Pollution Map | https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/#zoom=4.91&lat=37.5184&lon=28.5287&layers=B0FFFFFFFTFFFFFFFFFFF | Light Pollution levels worldwide since 2012 from different satellite missions |
| Game | English | Light Pollution Simulator | https://apps.graasp.eu/5cb4a70a35e25317e225ad41/5cb5754c3dff2189eb963981/latest/index.html | Game – Light Pollution Impact |
| Website – Article | English | Energy Efficiency: The Clean Facts | https://www.nrdc.org/stories/energy-efficiency-clean-facts | Here’s what you need to know about energy efficiency and how you can help save the environment—and money—at the same time. |
| Website – Article | English | 8 Fun Facts About Energy Conservation That You Should Know | https://atomberg.com/blog/post/8-fun-facts-about-energy-conservation-that-you-should-know | This article suggests you up your energy conservation game and for that, here is a #FactSheet you ought to keep |
Sustainable Consumption & Production
| Type of Resource | Language | Title of Resource | URL Link | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youtube video | English | Sustainable Consumption | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYFEL7RJTmU | Animated Video created using Animaker – https://www.animaker.com How unsustainable consumption will affect renewable resources and what students can do to help. |
| Youtube video | English | The future of sustainable consumption | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stO-grUlo1Y | |
| Guidelines | English, Spanish Francais, Italian, Polish | Guidelines to sustainability | https://sustrainy.erasmus.site/results-1/ | This intellectual output of sustrainy erasmus project is a compilation of information, existing tools and best practices on sustainable businesses. |
| Educational Material | German | Iss gut jetzt! Bildungsmaterial zu (umwelt-) bewusstem Essen | https://www.greenpeace.de/bildungsmaterial/Iss-gut-jetzt.pdf | Educational Material and strategies for action by Greenpeace about sustainable consumption of food |
| Educational Material /Infographics | German | Nachhaltigkeit im Supermarkt | https://www.nabu.de/umwelt-und-ressourcen/ressourcenschonung/einzelhandel-und-umwelt/nachhaltigkeit/21716.html | Educational Material and Infographics by NABU about sustainable consumption in the supermarket |
| Educational Material | German | WHOLE SCHOOL APPROACH | https://www.greenpeace.de/publikationen/sfe_handreichung_wsa_210419.pdf | Educational Material by Greenpeace about a whole sschool approach towards sustainability and climate protection |
| Educational Material | English | Veggie Vindicator | https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/UN_Climate-Action-Superheroes_VEGGIE-VINDICATOR.pdf | Educational Material by the UN about a Superhero showing how to consume sustainable food |
| Educational Material | English | Fashion Fixer | https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/UN_Climate-Action-Superheroes_FASHION-FIXER-1.pdf | Educational Material by the UN about a Superhero showing how to consume sustainable food |
| Lesson Plans, videos | English | Sustainability | https://www.solarschools.net/knowledge-bank/sustainability | This source is a tool kit for teachers with lesson plans and videos. |
| Activities | English | 15 Sustainability Activities and Ideas for the Classroom | https://www.teachstarter.com/au/blog/15-sustainability-activities-and-ideas-for-the-classroom/ | This blog has 15 ideas and activities on how to teach sustainability in the classroom. |
| Educational material | English | SDG Resources for Educators – Responsible Consumption and Production | https://en.unesco.org/themes/education/sdgs/material/12 | This is the UNESCO website with educational material about all the SDG’s. |
Urban Sustainable Development
| Type of Resource | Language | Title of Resource | URL Link | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youtube video | English | What is sustainable development? | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7V8oFI4GYMY | A simple introduction to sustainable development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The film is produced by Animaskin on behalf of UN Association of Norway and UNICEF Norway, as part of an interdisciplinary learning program for students on primary and secondary level. |
| Youtube video | English | Creating Sustainable Cities | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcDDUSUbq9A | This video by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s Urban Infrastructure Initiative (UII) highlights creative ways that business and cities can work together for a sustainable future. |
| Youtube video | English | Sustainable transportation: +70% bus ridership in YOUR city! | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdSmZ2X_6-s | Success story |
| Youtube video | English | Importance Of Green Spaces In Cities | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEoOFa-Ip6w | Importance Of Green Spaces In Cities |
| Youtube video | English | What Is Green Building Technology? | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTyNUMbJChA | Introduction to Green Building Technology |
| Youtube video | English | What is a smart city ? | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Br5aJa6MkBc | Introduction to Smart City concept |
| Youtube video | English | What is sustainable urban development? | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1sU_gOxjf4&t | Staff and students discuss the Sustainable Urban Development Programme at Oxford, and how it transforms the ways in which urban spaces are engaged with in practice. |
| Youtube video | English | Sustainable City | Fully Charged | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCKz8ykyI2E | Inspiring sustainable city planning |
| Youtube video | English | The Future of Public Transport! | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYL2edS5sVY | This is the future of shared transportation according to Hyundai Mobis |
| Youtube video | English | Urban Green Space and Well-being | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMUZeqM-Olg | Dr Mathew White of the University of Exeter talks about the value of urban green spaces to mental health and well-being. |
| Youtube video | English | Exploring Green Building and the Future of Construction | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmoy27EZ8y0 | Exploring Green Building and the Future of Construction |
| Youtube video | English | Smart City: How do you live in a Smart City? | Future Smart City Projects | Surveillance or Utopia? | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRRPy-yEKRM | How is a smart citiy to be implemented? What happens to the data collected in the smart city? These and other questions about smart city projects will be answered in this video |
| Article | English | Sustainable Urban Development | https://www.itdp.org/our-work/sustainable-urban-development/ | Introduction to Sustainable Urban Development |
| Article | English | Sustainable Urban Development | https://www.asla.org/sustainableurbandevelopment.aspx | Definition of urban sustainable development, organizations, resources etc. |
| Article | English | Urban sustainability: how can cities become sustainable? | https://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/sustainability-transitions/urban-environment | Urban sustainability: how can cities become sustainable? |
| Good practice/ Erasmus programme | English, Greek, Italian, Polish, Romanian | SUSTAIN – Game-Based Learning on Urban Sustainability | https://sustainerasmus.wordpress.com/ | Erasmus + project |
| Game | English, Greek, Italian, Polish, Romanian | SUSTAIN | https://tabletopia.com/games/sustain-erasmus | A board game about urban sustainability, developed in an european “Erasmus+” project as support in high-level education. In this game, each player represents a different Department in a growing city. You will have to face many issues and solve them based with other players’ decisions. |
| Project | English | Sustainable Tourism Game | https://www.playthecity.eu/playprojects/Sustainable-Tourism-Game | Sustainable Tourism Game is a multiplayer role playing game that assist policymakers in facilitating a more sustainable form of urban tourism. |
| Emphasys – Article, Initiatives | English | Future Cities | https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/science/general-science/future-cities/ | This resource from National Geographic Kids provides information about future cities in a more kid’s friendly text with some innovations about future cities. |
| Emphasys – Educational Material | English | SDG Resources for Educators – Sustainable Cities and Communities | https://en.unesco.org/themes/education/sdgs/material/11 | This is the UNESCO website with educational material about all the SDG’s. |
Ecosystems & Biodiversity Conservation
| Type of Resource | Language | Title of Resource | URL Link | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youtube video | English | Why is biodiversity so important? – Kim Preshoff | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK_vRtHJZu4 | |
| Youtube video | English | Learning to protect biodiversity | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHhspf5IfdE | A video showing how to address biodiversity through Education for Sustainable Development and mobilise teachers, students, researchers and decision-makers to reflect on biodiversity issues and their interdependence with global sustainable development issues. |
| Educational material | English | SDG Resources for Educators – Life Below Water | https://en.unesco.org/themes/education/sdgs/material/14 | This is the UNESCO website with educational material about all the SDG’s. |
| Educational material | English | SDG Resources for Educators – Life On Land | https://en.unesco.org/themes/education/sdgs/material/15 | This is the UNESCO website with educational material about all the SDG’s. |
| Teaching Resources | English | Educational Resources about biodiversity | https://www.worldwildlife.org/teaching-resources | WWF provides some educational resources on how to teach about biodiversity. |
| Online article | English | Land use statistics | https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=Land_use_statistics | The article presents statistical data on land use within the European Union (EU) |
| Journal article | English | Conservation biology: four decades of problem- and solution-based research | Conservation biology: four decades of problem- and solution-based research – ScienceDirect | This review evaluates the relative effort of conservation biology in problem-based and solution-based research, and tests whether or not this has changed in the past decades for five major drivers of biodiversity loss, i.e. habitat loss and fragmentation, overexploitation, biological invasion, pollution, and climate change. |
| Website material | English | Fun Facts about Human Evolution | Fun Facts | The Smithsonian Institution’s Human Origins Program (si.edu) | Some fun facts about human evolution |
| Online article | English | What Is Globalization? | What Is Globalization? (piie.com) | Guide to the economic side of the topic of the rise of trade and the modern global economy, drawn from current research. |
| Working paper | English | Human Dependency on Nature Framework: Qualitative Approaches Background Study | PIN-WP-001.pdf (iucn.org) | this report investigates qualitative methodologies aimed at understanding peoples’ own expressions of the value of ecological goods and services derived from nature. |
| Map | English | Natura 2000: Birds and Habitats Directives | Natura 2000: Birds and Habitats Directives — European Environment Agency (europa.eu) | Map with information regarding ecosystems and Biodiversity |
| Table and chart | English | Productivity change due to land use (2000-2019) | Productivity change due to land use (2000-2019) — European Environment Agency (europa.eu) | The bar chart shows changes in land productivity dynamics in areas affected by land use change in the period 2000-2019. |
| Online dashboard | English | Land take in urban protected areas, 2012-2018 | Land take in urban protected areas, 2012-2018 — European Environment Agency (europa.eu) | overview of land take processes in protected areas of Functional Urban Areas in EEA and EU member states for the years 2012-2018. |
| Online dashboard | English | Landscape fragmentation in Europe | Landscape fragmentation in Europe — European Environment Agency (europa.eu) | This dashboard enables the exploration of landscape fragmentation in 2018 in Europe. |
| Online dashboard | English | Urban tree cover | Urban tree cover — European Environment Agency (europa.eu) | This dashboard presents urban tree cover statistics for Functional Urban Areas in the EU27+UK and for the EEA 38+UK region, by countries. |
| Online material | English | Population status and trends at the EU and Member State levels | https://nature-art12.eionet.europa.eu/article12/summary?period=1&subject=A176 | web tool on population status and trends of birds under Article 12 of the Birds Directive |
| Website | English | ETC Biological Diversity | ETC Biological Diversity — Eionet Portal (europa.eu) | The ETC on Biological Diversity (ETC/BD) is an international consortium working with the European Environment Agency under a framework partnership agreement for the period 2019-2021. |
| Online article | English | Conservation Biology | Conservation Biology | Learn Science at Scitable (nature.com) | Article about the discipline of conservation biology |
| Online article | English | Characterizing Communities | Characterizing Communities | Learn Science at Scitable (nature.com) | Article about Community ecology |
| Online article | English | Conservation of Biodiversity | Conservation of Biodiversity | Learn Science at Scitable (nature.com) | Article about the Conservation of Biodiversity |
| Online article | English | Biodiversity and Ecosystem Stability | Biodiversity and Ecosystem Stability | Learn Science at Scitable (nature.com) | Article about Biodiversity, Stability, and Ecosystem Functioning |
| Online article | English | The Maintenance of Species Diversity | The Maintenance of Species Diversity | Learn Science at Scitable (nature.com) | Article about the diversity of species of the Earth |
| Online article | English | Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Is It the Same Below Ground? | Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Is It the Same Below Ground? | Learn Science at Scitable (nature.com) | Article about The biodiversity-ecosystem services relationship in the soil. |
| Online article | English | What is an ecosystem? | What is an ecosystem? (article) | Ecology | Khan Academy | Article about what an ecosystem is, how energy and matter move through ecosystems, and what makes an ecosystem stable |
| Online article | English | Ecology of Ecosystems | Ecology of Ecosystems – Principles of Biology – OpenStax CNX | Article about the definition of ecosystem and its components |
| Manual | Spanish/English | Worldwide Bioclimatology Manual and Guide | Microsoft Word – Inglés1-2-3-4-5paraPDFManualyGuíaBUENO.docx (naturalezaenhispania.com) | Bioclimatic Classification of the Earth |
| Journal article | English | A novel biome concept and classification system based on bioclimate and vegetation – a Neotropical assay | A novel biome concept and classification system based on bioclimate and vegetation – a Neotropical assay (pensoft.net) | Article that proposes a comprehensive and hierarchical classification method and nomenclature to define biomes based on a set of bioclimatic variables and their corresponding vegetation structure and ecological functionality. |
| Online article | English | Resistance and Resilience, an introduction | TOPIC 2 Resistance and Resilience: An Introduction (conservationtraining.org) | Article about resistance and resilience as tools to inform vegetation management in the sagebrush ecosustem |
| Journal article | English | Economic valuation of the vulnerability of world agriculture confronted with pollinator decline | Economic valuation of the vulnerability of world agriculture confronted with pollinator decline – ScienceDirect | Article about pollinator decline all over the world and its consequences |
| Journal article | English | Habitat fragmentation and biodiversity conservation: key findings and future challenges | Habitat fragmentation and biodiversity conservation: key findings and future challenges | SpringerLink | Article about Habitat loss and fragmentation as the primary cause for biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation worldwide |
| Report | English | Landscape fragmentation in Europe | https://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/landscape-fragmentation-in-europe/download | Report about landscape fragmentation caused by transportation infrastructure and built-up areas in Europe |
| Online article | English | GENETIC DIVERSITY: THE HIDDEN SECRET OF LIFE | Genetic Diversity: The Hidden Secret of Life | Convention on Biological Diversity (cbd.int) | Article about ecosystem services and genetic diversity |
| Video | English | Ecosystems and biomes | Ecosystems and biomes (video) | Ecology | Khan Academy | Video that introduces the concept of ecosystems and how land ecosystems are classified into biomes |
| Video | English | Ecosystem services and Biodiversity – Science for Environment Policy | (1) Ecosystem services and Biodiversity – Science for Environment Policy – YouTube | Video about the protection of biodiversity in Europe |
| Official publication | English | Invasive Alien Species of Union concern | IAS_brochure_species.pdf (europa.eu) | Brochure about invasive species found in the EU territory |
| Online dashboard | English | EASIN – European Alien Species Information Network | EASIN – European Alien Species Information Network (europa.eu) | Online tool for searching alien species found in Europe |
| Video | English | The IUCN Red List: Guiding Conservation for 50 years | The IUCN Red List: Guiding Conservation for 50 years – YouTube | Video about the IUCN Red List of endangered species |
| Official publication | Available in many EU languages | IUCN Red List categories and criteria | IUCN Red List of Threatened Species | IUCN Red List guidelines publications |
| Website | English or EU languages | Biodiversity strategy for 2030 | Biodiversity strategy for 2030 (europa.eu) | Webpage about EU’s biodiversity strategy for 2030, a comprehensive, ambitious and long-term plan to protect nature and reverse the degradation of ecosystems |
| Video | English or EU languages | The 2030 EU Biodiversity Strategy | EC AV PORTAL (europa.eu) | Video about the 2030 EU Biodiversity Strategy |
| Official publications | English and many EU languages | EU Nature Directive Publications | EU Nature Directive Publications – Environment – European Commission (europa.eu) | Webpage containing links to official brochures of Nature Directive |
| Webpage | English | Frequently asked questions on Natura 2000 | F.A.Q. – Environment – European Commission (europa.eu) | Webpage with answers to the frequently asked questions about Natura 2000 |
| Online map | English | Natura 2000 Network Viewer | Natura 2000 Network Viewer (europa.eu) | Online tool with a map showing Natura 2000 sites in Europe |
| Video | English | Introduced species and biodiversity | (1) Introduced species and biodiversity – YouTube | Video about how introduced species cause problems for biodiversity |
Climate Change
| Type of Resource | Language | Title of Resource | URL Link | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guidelines | English, Spanish Francais, Italian, Polish | Guidelines to sustainability | https://sustrainy.erasmus.site/results-1/ | This intellectual output of sustrainy erasmus project is a compilation of information, existing tools and best practices on sustainable businesses. |
| Game | English | The climate game | https://ig.ft.com/climate-game/ | See if you can save the planet from the worst effects of climate change |
| Lesson plans, videos | English | Climate Change | https://www.solarschools.net/knowledge-bank/climate-change | This source is a tool kit for teachers with lesson plans and videos. |
| Educational material | English | SDG Resources for Educators – Climate Action | https://en.unesco.org/themes/education/sdgs/material/13 | This is the UNESCO website with educational material about all the SDG’s. |