In practice, Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) are not just technical solutions but nature-based or nature-inclusive approaches to societal issues. They require a more nature-based mindset fostering new relationships with nature, reimagining governance and including active participation of communities. ᴇNᴀBʟS’ Dutch Living Lab (LL), coordinated by the
Wageningen University (WUR), aims to address this challenge by developing nature-inclusive educational approaches that can be applied in any curriculum.
It focuses on the broader concept of Nature-Based Thinking (NBT), which is the underlying approach of NBS to societal issues. Nature-inclusive education is also an NBS in itself; it has the potential to revitalise education and support sustainability goals of schools. Through a community of practice involving students, teachers and other university members, such approaches are co-created and tested in real-life course settings. Students play a key role in the process of research, evaluation and organisation of the LL, contributing through coursework, theses and internships.
