Environmental education is a positive response to the global challenge of how to live sustainably today, without compromising quality of life for future generations. It’s a critical tool to achieve long lasting social change.
Check out these awesome educational resources from the WWF network and some of the organisations we have supported through the WWF-New Zealand's Community Conservation Fund.
All ages
The Living Planet Report, WWF’s flagship publication released every two years, is a comprehensive study of trends in global biodiversity and the health of the planet. Special editions, including for Youth are available for some years.
School-ages
A series of WWF educational resources designed around the Netflix series "Our Planet", narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
School-ages
A WWF-New Zealand resource - “Māui’s Dolphin – An inquiry to Action” guides teachers through an inquiry learning approach, is targeted for levels 2-4 of the New Zealand Curriculum, and is packed with ideas for activities, resources and planning support.
School-ages
Project Jonah in collaboration with Twinkl provides a collection of downloadable teaching and learning resources focused on marine mammals, making it easy to bring ocean education into the classroom.
School-ages
Love Rimurimu offers a rich suite of resources on all things seaweed, including a practical restoration toolkit, engaging educational videos, and a variety of learning materials.
School-ages
Envirohub Marlborough - Conservation Kids New Zealand offers the Save Our Species programme, packed with fun, hands-on activities and resources that help school-aged children explore and protect New Zealand’s iconic native species.
School-ages
Whenua Iti Outdoors has developed a diverse range of nature-based and wellbeing activities, alongside supporting resources for use in schools or home learning environments, ideal for ages 7–14.
All ages
Our Seas Our Future have resources designed to inspire marine learning, with content tailored specifically to the Aotearoa New Zealand context.
All ages
Matuku Link has produced a range of wetland education resources, including informative factsheets, interactive activities, and engaging educational videos.
All ages
Richmond Community Garden offers eco-conscious resources that foster gardening skills and sustainable living practices, along with fun, educational garden activities for children.
All ages
Based on real-life ocean tales submitted by members of the public, these animated stories highlight how our ocean has changed over only one person’s lifetime. WWF-New Zealand's Stories of the Sea was animated by Paige Koedijk, and narrated by Nathaniel Lees.
Older youth & adults
A 2020 webinar series on ocean resilience, created by WWF-New Zealand and the Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai. Over 8, hour-long episodes host Elisabeth Easther discusses different aspect of our changing marine environment with a range of experts.
Older youth & adults
Untangled is a series of short (3 min) videos demystifying complicated environmental issues. Produced by WWF-International topics covered include biodiversity loss, nature-based solutions, plastics and deep sea mining.
Older youth & adults
WWF-Australia podcast series that gets to the bottom of all the things that animal scat - or poo - can teach us about the animals that made it and how you can help.
School-ages
An engaging e-story book produced by WWF-Pacific designed to educate young readers about the challenges faced by fishing crew and the importance of ensuring safe and fair working conditions at sea.
School-ages
An engaging e-story book produced by WWF-Pacific that teaches children about the consequences of illegal fishing practices.
School-ages
These WWF-US toolkits subject-integrated lessons are perfect for school, home, or any learning environment and will leave kids with an understanding of how their actions help shape the future of nature.
School-ages
The Twinkl Green Planet range, made in partnership with WWF-UK and inspired by the work of Sir David Attenborough, featuring animal-focused, climate change resources.
School-ages
Part of WWF-UK's Happy By Nature schools programme for primary-aged children, this resource unpacks language and expression with nature-inspired poetry.
All ages
Download education packs on food and wellness and other activity sheets, to involve children in giving an hour to earth in conjunction with Earth Hour.
All ages
WWF-UK have a series of fun 'make-it' activities that have been designed to encourage wildlife into your local area and explore your love of nature. Includes download and video tutorials.
All ages
Dive into a curated collection of nature themed crossword puzzles from WWF-UK.
Older youth & adults
This WWF website explores the amazing way that wild animals maintain our world. From elephants to ants (and all sizes in between) it shows the vast value that societies, economies and natural habitats obtain from wildlife’s contribution to the diversity of nature.
Older youth & adults
The Protecting Blue Corridors digital tool integrates cutting-edge technologies to monitor and protect whale migration routes. Includes dynamic maps that overlay whale routes with human activities to highlight high-risk zones.
All ages
Join the fun and show your wild side for a good cause! Schools across the country are dressing up in wildlife-inspired outfits to raise funds, boost awareness, and make a difference.
All ages
Learn more about our planet and the animals who share it with us.
All ages
Test your knowledge on wildlife with these fun quizzes!
All ages
Turn your next run, event or celebration into something meaningful by fundraising for WWF-New Zealand. It’s a simple, fun way to help protect Aotearoa’s wildlife and wild places.