Finale: It's Only Natural

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Authors: Caroline Essame
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Abstract

This chapter sums up the thesis of the book and points towards best global practice and how people can get involved. It considers the need to bring nature into all aspects of the way children navigate through their worlds – taking a higher, systemic approach of the social, emotional, educational and spiritual involvement in nature. It explores the Sustainable Development Goals and highlights the need to have nature as curriculum and nature as human occupation embedded at all levels. It describes global policies and agendas for putting nature as a priority, showcasing some examples of best practice.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Environmental and sustainability education Outdoor and Experiential Education Urban Green Space and Health

Publication details

Journal / source
Routledge eBooks
Pages
166–170
Publication date
10 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter