https://doi.org/10.59132/geo/2025/3/56-62
Izvleček
Članek analizira povezave med prehranskimi sistemi in podnebnimi spremembami ter osvetljuje vzgojo in izobraževanje kot ključni dejavnik pri oblikovanju trajnostnih vedenjskih vzorcev in krepitvi zelenih kompetenc. Prehranska proizvodnja in potrošnja sta med največjimi viri emisij toplogrednih plinov ter pomembno prispevata k izgubi biotske raznovrstnosti in degradaciji okolja, zato je potrebno prenoviti učne pristope pri usposabljanju prihodnjih generacij strokovnih kadrov. Poseben poudarek je namenjen inovativnim pedagoškim metodam, kot sta igrifikacija in učenje z igro, ki povečujeta angažiranost učečih se ter omogočata sistemsko razumevanje kompleksnih okoljskih izzivov. Kot primer dobre prakse je predstavljen projekt The Food Odyssey, sofinanciran v okviru Erasmus+, ki je s soustvarjalnim procesom razvil digitalno sobo pobega ter večjezična učila in učne pripomočke za krepitev trajnostne in prehranske pismenosti.
Abstract
Innovative Approaches to Teaching Sustainable Food Systems Through Co-creation and Gamification
The article examines the interconnections between food systems and climate change, emphasizing education and training as key factors in shaping sustainable behavioral patterns and strengthening green competences. Food production and consumption represent major sources of greenhouse gas emissions and significantly contribute to biodiversity loss and environmental degradation, highlighting the urgent need to revise learning approaches in preparing future professional generations. Particular attention is devoted to innovative pedagogical methods such as gamification and game-based learning, which enhance learner engagement and foster a systemic understanding of complex environmental challenges. As an example of good practice, the Erasmus+ co-funded project The Food Odyssey is presented, which, through a co-creative process, developed a digital escape room as well as multilingual educational tools and materials aimed at promoting sustainability and food literacy.