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Designing a Sustainable Pilot Garden to Promote Environmental Education at Carlos Albán Holguín School in Bogotá, Colombia

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Lack of food security is a major threat at the local and global levels. This research focused on the design and implementation of a school garden at Carlos Albán Holguín school as a strategy to ensure food for vulnerable communities and promote environmental education. This project was structured in six stages including diagnosis, characterization, formulation, and pilot validation. Data were collected through surveys and checklists, which evaluated the garden’s conditions and students’ understanding of environmental practices. Key findings revealed significant improvements in students’ knowledge of sustainable agriculture upon implementing the garden, with 75% demonstrating outstanding comprehension and 80% effectively applying organic farming principles. Promoting and implementing urban agriculture benefits surrounding communities, reduces environmental impact, promotes social awareness of current food security challenges, and promotes economic growth in cities. The main conclusion of this research is that integrating environmental education within the school curriculum can significantly enhance food security and foster environmental stewardship. This research underscores the importance of sustainable urban gardens in addressing nutritional deficiencies and promoting sustainable agriculture practices in urban settings.

Source: Sustainability

DOI: 10.3390/su17177570

Authors: Angie Tatiana Ortega-Ramírez, Arley Lida Moreno, José Enrique Luna Correa, Miriam Reyes Tovar, Oscar Silva-Marrufo, Miriam América Caballero Olvera

Institutions: Universidad de América, Universidad de Guanajuato, Tecnológico Nacional de México, Tecnológico del Valle del Guadiana

Language: English

Topic: Urban Agriculture and Sustainability

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Quality education, Sustainable cities and communities, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896