Environmental Education Centre – Santa Cruz

The Opportunity

The project arose from the need to create local facilities able to promote environmental education and encourage greater community awareness of the challenges linked to sustainability, the conservation of natural resources and climate change in the municipality of Santa Cruz, on the island of Santiago.

An opportunity was identified to develop an educational and participatory space aimed at promoting environmentally responsible behaviour, especially among local populations, schools, community associations and younger generations.

Our Approach

The approach focused on creating a multifunctional space dedicated to environmental education, community awareness and the promotion of sustainable practices, combining the improvement of the physical space, the conceptual definition of the centre, the development of educational content and the creation of communication and outreach strategies for different audiences.

Impact

The project helped to strengthen environmental awareness and promote a culture of sustainability among local communities, creating a reference space for educational, environmental and community activities in Santa Cruz, and promoting the Pedra Badejo region as a territory associated with sustainability and responsible tourism.

Results

The project delivered the Santa Cruz Environmental Education Centre as a multifunctional space dedicated to environmental education, community awareness and the promotion of sustainability, including environmental interpretation rooms, an educational space for children, a library, an experimental laboratory and a training room.

Educational digital platforms and content were also developed, including interactive games for children and schools, and four interpretive videos and multimedia content were produced on environmental appreciation, sustainability and the municipality’s natural resources.