GreenVET pathway

Original language

English

Original title of the resource

Support Sustainable Biodiverse Forests with SUGi — Greening Cities & Reimagining Urban Life

English translation of the title

Organization

SUGi — a nonprofit conservation organisation promoting biodiversity, ecosystem restoration and urban green spaces (“pocket forests”) using the Miyawaki method.

Year of the publication

Keyword

SDG 4: Quality education

Keyword

SDG 13: Climate action

Keyword

SDG 15: Life on land

Format

Best Practice

Vocational/professional sector

 

Sector

Various sectors

What is the resource about?

This website describes the work of SUGi, an organisation that creates ultra-dense, biodiverse “pocket forests” in urban and community spaces to support biodiversity, climate resilience and human well-being. It explains how SUGi collaborates with local partners, designers and volunteers to plan, plant and monitor these forests around the world, often transforming underused or degraded land into thriving natural habitats. The site also includes information on projects, events, impact reports and ways to get involved in restoring ecosystems.

What is the resource about? (in English)

Why is the resource useful for VET actors?

This resource is useful for VET actors because it provides a practical example of biodiversity restoration and nature-based solutions that can be brought into vocational education in fields like environmental management, landscape design, forestry and urban planning. The concept of pocket forests and the Miyawaki method can be used in project-based learning, showing how ecological theory translates into real world activities — from soil preparation to species selection and community engagement. It can also inspire learners to think about climate resilience, ecosystem services and green infrastructure in their future careers.

Why is the resource useful for VET actors? (in English)

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