A biodiversity conservation framework integrating nature education. Note: The framework includes three types of elements: foundational, principal, and external. The elements represent the core components of nature education, while the pathways highlight the essential strategies for effectively promoting biodiversity conservation through nature education.

This study examined the impact of a 9-day naturalist training camp at the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden on participants' conservation attitudes and mental well-being. Findings showed significant improvements in biodiversity knowledge, social connectedness, and naturalist identity, which contributed to increased environmental stewardship and enhanced mental health.

Brief summary: Urbanization is leading to “Nature-deficit Disorder” that threatens children's health and the sustainable development of humanity. This study implements a new solution—the Mini Botanical Garden, which integrates some of the functions of botanical gardens into community green spaces to popularize nature education in the city. The aim is to provide urban residents, especially children, with easily accessible nature experiences, helping them to establish a long-term connection with nature.

The framework of nature education provides guidance for educators in designing and improving their programs. Principles within this framework, categorized into foundational concepts, engagement strategies, and desired outcomes, offer a shared language for discussing nature education, and emphasize the role of nature education in human well-being and environmental stewardship.

This visualization demonstrates how Nature-Based Education (NBE) supports green and low-carbon development. Key components include nature schools, carbon-neutral campus initiatives, and experiential learning, which enhance carbon literacy and sustainability practices. The study highlights the necessity of curriculum reform and policy support to ensure the integration of NBE into educational systems. By engaging students with immersive learning experiences, NBE fosters future sustainability leaders who contribute actively to sustainable development.

Zoo visits significantly influence wildlife preferences, enhancing fondness for a wider range of species and fostering affinity for less popular taxa. The interplay between enclosure and interpretive characteristics proved crucial in driving these changes, highlighting ways to optimize zoo conservation education.

This study identified self-efficacy as a crucial outcome of nature education, with the potential for achieving long-term conservation goals. Using a mixed-methods design, we evaluated the effect of a wildlife course implemented in ten rural elementary schools in China, which significantly increased students' self-efficacy, and also contributed to pro-nature levels.