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Fáilte! Welcome to the BEST Network – Bioeconomy Education and Sustainability Teachers Network.
The BEST Network empowers educators and learners to confidently integrate bioeconomy, circularity and sustainability into everyday teaching and learning. By connecting schools, universities, communities and industry partners, we create meaningful, real-world learning experiences that foster climate awareness, creativity, collaboration, responsible citizenship and bioeconomy adaptation.
Who We Are
BEST is supported by an international steering group connected to BioBeo partner institutions, including: Maynooth University (Ireland), University College Dublin (Ireland), Rotterdam University of Applied
Sciences (Netherlands), and Odisee University of Applied Sciences (Belgium).
BEST creates a space where educators can share practice, co-develop ideas and resources, and stay connected to emerging initiatives in bioeconomy education – linking our teaching and learning to real-world sustainability challenges.
A home for teachers, teacher-educators, researchers, and our community members committed to bioeconomy education and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).
What we do
Practical collaboration, educator community, and a steady flow of resources.
Community Events
Showcases, exhibitions and public engagement activities.
Annual BEST Conference
A platform to share innovation and connect the growing community.
Classroom Projects
Hands-on activities linking subjects, creativity, agriculture, circular economy and climate action.
Teacher Workshops
Practical sessions to build confidence and share creative approaches to bioeconomy teaching.
Research Publications
The BEST Network works in a transdisciplinary manner to produce high-quality research publications on bioeconomy education.
Collaborative Research
Working with partners to co-design educational tools and evaluate learning impacts.
Acknowledgements
The BEST Network is supported by Maynooth University, partner institutions internationally, and collaborators from the BioBeo and BiOrbic communities. We thank the teachers, students, researchers and schools who contribute to building a more creative and sustainable future through education.
