Why nature-based schoolyards?
The renaturalization of schoolyards is transforming traditional asphalt playgrounds into "living courtyards" to combat nature deficit disorder and climate change. By integrating vegetation and natural elements, cities like Paris and Barcelona are fostering environments that improve student well-being, promote gender equity in play, and serve as "co-teachers" for experiential learning. This piece, by Isabel Ruiz-Mallén, published by Educere Alliance, illustrates how successful transformation relies on deep public investment and participatory design that involves the entire school community.
