Empowering Future Generations Through Environmental Education Across Europe
RESTORE4Cs proudly hosted the Award Ceremony of the RESTORE4Cs School Competition. This unique Europe-wide educational initiative brought together students aged 12 and over to explore the vital role of coastal wetlands in biodiversity, ecosystem services, and climate resilience.
Held in-person at Università del Salento – LifeWatch ERIC, Italy and streamed online, the award ceremony on 26 May 2025 honored the creativity, knowledge, and collaboration of students who took part in this fun and impactful learning experience.
🏆 Top 3 Winning Schools
We are thrilled to announce the outstanding teams that rose to the top in this pan-European competition:
🥇 1st Place: Istituto Comprensivo Foscolo – Gabelli, Foggia, Italy 🇮🇹
🥈 2nd Place: Liceo Scientifico Gobetti, Torino, Italy 🇮🇹
🥉 3rd Place: IES Clot del Moro, Sagunt, Spain 🇪🇸
All participating students received certificates of participation, while the top three teams were honored with official plaques in recognition of their achievements.
🎮 Learning Through Play: The RESTORE4Cs Serious Game
The competition was centered around an interactive serious game, which engaged students in learning key concepts related to wetland ecosystems. Participants explored topics such as:
- Ecosystem structures and functions
- Biodiversity and sustainability
- Human impact on wetlands
- Conservation and management strategies
The game-based format encouraged students to collaborate, think critically, and deepen their environmental knowledge in a hands-on and enjoyable way.
🌍 Why Learning About Wetlands Matters
Coastal wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems on the planet. They protect shorelines, store carbon, support biodiversity, and offer essential services to both nature and society. However, they are under increasing threat from climate change, urban development, and pollution.
Educating students about wetlands is crucial for shaping future generations of environmentally conscious citizens and scientists. By integrating real-world environmental challenges into the classroom, programs like RESTORE4Cs empower young learners to understand the value of natural systems and take part in their protection.
As educators and researchers collaborate across borders, this competition serves as a shining example of how environmental education can inspire, inform, and unite students from across Europe.
📚 Continue the Learning
🔗 Visit the RESTORE4Cs Competition Page
📘 Download the Competition Brochure
📚 Access the Learning Materials
A heartfelt thank you to the participating schools from Italy, Spain, and Lithuania, and to all the dedicated teachers who helped make this competition a success. Together, we are cultivating a greener, more informed future, one student at a time.
