OASIS Schoolyards

Thrive, Learn, Adapt

From the bustling streets of Paris to the vibrant cities of Asia, a transformative movement is spreading its roots. Concrete playgrounds are being transformed into green havens for communities in Asia and beyond with the OASIS Schoolyards program.

Bringing Nature to Schools

  • Reconnects cities with nature and strengthens social cohesion
  • Improves health and cognitive intelligence of children
  • Supports communities to adapt and prepare for extreme climate events

OASIS Schoolyards are community spaces for people to connect, learn, play and stay cool.

Collaboration Shapes Success

Nature-based solutions lie at the heart of OASIS Schoolyards. Students, parents and teachers are coming together with R-Cities and local governments to co-design green havens for schools. The design follows 4 principles:

  • Co-Design & Collaboration
  • Inclusive & Accessible Spaces
  • Experimental Learning & Pedagogy
  • Community Engagement & Awareness

The OASIS model is taking root in:

  • Quezon City
  • Semarang

4 Steps to Transformation

  1. School Selection and Baseline Assessment
  2. Vision Development and Capacity Building
  3. Resilience Design Challenge
  4. Schoolyards Transformation

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