CITIES OF THE FUTURE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP

Cities of the Future Environmental Education Workshop

What will cities of the future be like? This activity aims to introduce concepts of sustainability, technology, and innovation through a board game where students are invited to make decisions about the best ways to manage sustainable and smart cities. Imagine and build sustainable cities with the Living Place Cities of the Future Environmental Education Workshop. An activity that challenges you to plan for tomorrow.

What is the Cities of the Future project?

The Cities of the Future workshop is a dynamic activity where participants are challenged to rethink urban space. Through participatory methodologies, we explore how cities can coexist in harmony with nature. This approach addresses the urgent need to train conscious citizens capable of designing solutions to the challenges of climate change and resource management.

Exploring the Pillars of a Sustainable City

In this environmental education workshop, we address fundamental themes for the balance of the planet:

• Renewable Energies: How to power our homes without polluting.

• Smooth Mobility: The importance of bike lanes and public transportation.

• Circular Economy: Reduce, reuse, and add value to urban waste.

• Urban Biodiversity: The creation of green corridors and community gardens.

Educational Benefits and Target Audience

This activity promotes critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork. It is ideal for:

• Schools and School Clusters: Practical supplement for the subjects of Geography and Science.

• Citizenship Projects: Ideal for participatory budgeting and youth assemblies.

• Corporate Education: Sustainability dynamics for companies focused on ESG.

Benefits:

• For students: Children and young people will become true urban planners, learning about the challenges of modern cities and developing creative solutions to build more sustainable and smart cities.
• For teachers: Without a doubt, it is a practical and fun activity that connects students with the future and addresses topics such as urban planning, sustainability, technology and innovation.
• For school: This way of encouraging creativity and critical thinking in students is completely innovative. The ‘Cities of the Future’ game is a powerful pedagogical tool to form citizens who are more aware and committed to the future of cities.

Why is the theme of Cities of the Future important?

• Awareness: Students will understand the challenges of modern cities and the importance of building more sustainable cities.
• Creativity: Students will develop planning, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge: Students will learn about urban planning, sustainability, technology and innovation.

Cities are growing rapidly and face several challenges such as pollution, congestion and lack of resources. This is the right time to imagine and build more sustainable and resilient cities. Imagine cities where nature and technology coexist in harmony, where mobility is efficient and quality of life is the priority. With this dynamic, we can build the future we want! This game is adapted to the age group of the students and can be customized according to the school's objectives. We provide all the materials needed for the activity.
Year-round activity.

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DURATION: 45-60 minutes
SDG: 4, 9, 11, 13

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1 – What is the Cities of the Future activity and how does it work?

It is a pedagogical dynamic based on an immersive board game, where students take on the role of urban planners. Through strategic decision-making, participants explore how to manage resources, implement smart technologies, and promote sustainability to address the real challenges of modern cities, such as pollution and mobility.

2 – What are the main educational objectives of this urban planning workshop?

The main objective is to introduce the concepts of smart cities and urban sustainability. The activity develops critical thinking, planning skills, and teamwork, encouraging young people to design solutions where technology and nature coexist in harmony to improve quality of life.

3 – For which ages and educational contexts is this activity suitable?

The workshop is fully adaptable to different educational levels and age groups. It is a powerful tool for working on cross-curricular themes of Citizenship and Development, Geography, and Natural Sciences, and can be conducted throughout the year, both in the classroom and at school events focused on innovation and the environment.

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