Pannel discussion about nutrition, sustainability, and climate protection

Pannel discussion about nutrition, sustainability, and climate protection

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Consumption, Processing & Distribution, Production, Waste prevention

School

Helmholtz Gymnasium

Country

Germany

City

Essen

Amount of time needed to accomplish your project

Week

How difficult it is to implement your project

Medium

The problem

The activity addresses the need to integrate nutrition, sustainability, and climate protection into the school environment. By organizing a panel discussion involving diverse stakeholders, including city authorities, architects, and health professionals, the school aims to raise awareness, foster collaboration, and implement sustainable practices. The initiative seeks to empower students as responsible consumers, enhance the school's physical spaces, and incorporate comprehensive education on nutrition and sustainability into the curriculum. Ultimately, the goal is to create a dynamic and ongoing dialogue to tackle challenges and implement solutions for a healthier and more sustainable school community.

The solution we used

Organizing a panel discussion that brought together stakeholders from various sectors. Through dynamic dialogue, the school raised awareness about sustainability and nutrition, generated ideas, and committed to continued collaboration. The solution focuses on integrating sustainable practices into school spaces, incorporating comprehensive nutrition education, and ensuring ongoing efforts to create a healthier and more sustainable school community.

Implementation

Organizing a panel discussion that convened representatives from city administration, architecture, education, and health.

The discussion served as a platform to raise awareness, exchange ideas, and generate collaborative solutions.

The school emphasized ongoing collaboration, committing to integrate sustainability into physical spaces, incorporate nutrition education, and maintain a dynamic dialogue for sustained efforts in creating a healthier and more sustainable school environment.

Evaluation

  • Assessment of Awareness: Measure the level of awareness and understanding among school authorities, parents, and city administration regarding the issues of nutrition, sustainability, and climate protection before and after the activity.

  • Stakeholder Feedback: Collect feedback from the various stakeholders involved in the panel discussion to gauge their perceptions of the initiative, identify areas of success, and pinpoint areas for improvement.

  • Monitoring Implementation: Evaluate the extent to which the proposed solutions and ideas discussed during the panel are being implemented within the school environment. This includes changes to physical spaces, integration of sustainability practices, and modifications to the curriculum.

  • Student Involvement and Empowerment: Assess the degree to which students have been involved in and impacted by the initiative, particularly in terms of their understanding of nutrition, sustainability, and their ability to make responsible choices.

  • Long-Term Impact: Consider the sustainability of the changes made and whether the initiative has resulted in a lasting and positive impact on the school's culture, practices, and the overall well-being of the school community.

  • Identifying Challenges: Evaluate the challenges encountered during the implementation process and assess how the school addressed or plans to address these obstacles.