Bioeconomy Education and Sustainability Teachers (BEST) Network
Ongoing Educational Impact
The BEST network, an extension of the BioBeo project, is a community of bioeconomy and sustainability educators that will continue to foster communication through the Bioeconomy Newsletter titled ‘BioBuzz’. The BEST network was officially launched in March 2025 through the ‘BioBuzz’ newsletter. The network will host an annual BEST meeting where educators can share best practices in bioeconomy education. Educators involved in the BioBeo Blended Intensive Programme will serve as the steering committee of the BEST network, actively recruiting new members from the BioBeo electives and Blended Intensive Programmes for student teachers and beyond. This initiative ensures long-term collaboration, enabling continued learning and the dissemination of bioeconomy and sustainability content in educational settings.
Dedicated Space
A specific space within the newly renamed Bioeconomy Newsletter ‘BioBuzz’ will be dedicated to the BEST Network. This dynamic community of educators, home educators, and anyone passionate about Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and bioeconomy will have access to ongoing updates, key educational initiatives, and resources for teaching and learning about bioeconomy and sustainability. To join the BEST network, individuals can simply sign up for the Bioeconomy Newsletter, making membership to the network automatically accessible. This section will highlight immersive learning, real-world experiences, and the growth of a global network, serving as a valuable resource for those dedicated to fostering a sustainable future through education.
Sustained Collaboration and Network Growth
The strong, ongoing relationship between the partnering institutions continues to thrive, contributing to the success of the BEST network. The steering committee comprises members from University College Dublin, Ireland, Maynooth University, Ireland, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands, and Odisee University of Applied Sciences, Belgium and their collaboration ensures the continued growth of the network. All members of the BioBeo Consortium who have signed up for the Bioeconomy Newsletter ‘BioBuzz’ will automatically be members of the BEST network, fostering a global community of bioeconomy and sustainability educators. This continued partnership strengthens the network, ensuring that educators can share research, best practices, and ideas for a sustainable future.
The BEST network will continue to play a vital role in advancing bioeconomy and environmental sustainability education, providing educators with the tools, resources, and connections needed to make meaningful changes in the classroom and beyond. The integration of sustainability concepts into education is essential for equipping the next generation of leaders to tackle the pressing challenges of our time.
