Publication

We’re excited to share the final summary of the COOLSCHOOLS research project (2022–2025), which explores how nature-based solutions in school environments can drive climate resilience, social equity, biodiversity, and educational […]

A new publication has been produced by the Coolschools team, available in English and Spanish! This policy document presents key research insights and policy recommendations for urban planners, policy-makers, architects

This video documentation was recorded during a workshop with children building or designing with the material in the schoolyard. All practice partners (City of Rotterdam, IVN, Springzaad) were there as

Children today face increasing environmental challenges and have fewer opportunities to accessgreen spaces. Despite spending a significant portion of their day in primary schools, the role ofthese environments in children’s

An article by Isabel Ruiz-Mallen, Filka Sekulova and Monica Ubalde has been published in the Conversation. It presents the key aspects to take into consideration for the transformation of schoolyards

Our analysis on the spatial distribution of schools’ outdoor environmental quality using indicators related to green infrastructure elements, regulating ecosystem services, environmental hazards, and socio-economic background for nearly all primary

This publication corresponds to Deliverable D6.2 “MOOC Report»/“Report on the Massive-open online course (MOOC) on using climate shelters interventions in schools for educational purposes” by the COOLSCHOOLS project (https://coolschools.eu/), funded

Filka Sekulova and Isabel Ruiz Mallen have published an article in !The Conversation! about the benefits of nature-based schoolyard transformations. To read the complete article (in Spanish) go here: https://theconversation.com/por-que-deberiamos-transformar-los-patios-escolares-en-patios-vivos-240261

Elsa Gallez, Corina Patricia Fraile Mujica, Sylvie Gadeyne, Frank Canters, Francesc Baró. Nature-based school environments for all children? comparing exposure to school-related green and blue infrastructure in four European cities.