Project partners: Azote AB, Biology Teachers’ Association, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)
Grant: SEK 996 386
Project duration: 2025-10-01 to 2026-09-30
Contact person: Marie Löf, Azote AB
Linked to mission: Sustainable water withdrawals, Reducing negative impacts on aquatic ecosystems, Reducing eutrophication in lakes and rivers
Purpose and objectives
The project aims to develop a research-based, collaborative card game for secondary schools that strengthens young people’s knowledge of aquatic ecosystems, biodiversity and their own connection to water in everyday life. Through an engaging game and accompanying teacher materials, students will gain an understanding of how different factors affect water quality and ecosystem functioning. The project addresses the need for new methods to create acceptance, participation and behavioral change on issues related to sustainable water use.
Expected impacts and results
- A ready-made game and teacher materials available for free to schools across Sweden
- Increasing young people’s understanding of the impact of aquatic ecosystems on their health, everyday life and society
- New tools for teachers to teach sustainable water systems
- Behavior change of the target group through reflection and simulation
- A scalable game model that can be adapted to other environmental areas (e.g. forest, mountains)
Planned approach and implementation
The project is run in collaboration between Azote and SLU, with support from the Association of Biology Teachers and the National Resource Center for Biology Education. The project is organized in four work packages: 1) Development of game mechanics and content, 2) Production of materials, 3) Testing and improvement together with teachers, and 4) Dissemination and launch. The project is based on participatory insights and co-creation, and aims to create wide dissemination through schools, teacher networks and web platforms.
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Goals and tasks
- Thriving and healthy waters
- Reduce eutrophication in lakes and watercourses
- Reduce negative impact on water ecosystems
- Wise use of water
- Sustainable water withdrawals.
