BEST Network
Bioeconomy Education and Sustainability Teachers
BEST is part of a wider ecosystem of bioeconomy education and public engagement initiatives connected to Maynooth University, BiOrbic, and European bioeconomy research and innovation.
Fáilte! Welcome to the BEST Network – Bioeconomy Education and Sustainability Teachers Network.
Mission
The BEST Network empowers educators and learners to confidently integrate bioeconomy, circularity and sustainability into everyday teaching and learning. By connecting schools, universities, communities and industry partners, we create meaningful, real-world learning experiences that foster climate awareness, creativity, collaboration, responsible citizenship and bioeconomy adaptation.
Who We Are
BEST is supported by an international steering group connected to BioBeo partner institutions, including: Maynooth University (Ireland), University College Dublin (Ireland), Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands), and Odisee University of Applied Sciences (Belgium).
BEST creates a space where educators can share practice, co-develop ideas and resources, and stay connected to emerging initiatives in bioeconomy education – linking our teaching and learning to real-world sustainability challenges.
A home for teachers, teacher-educators, researchers, and our community members committed to bioeconomy education and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).
What we do
Practical collaboration, educator community, and a steady flow of resources.
Community Events
Showcases, exhibitions and public engagement activities.
Classroom Projects
Hands-on activities linking subjects, creativity, agriculture, circular economy and climate action.
Research Publications
The BEST Network works in a transdisciplinary manner to produce high-quality research publications on bioeconomy education.
Annual BEST Conference
A platform to share innovation and connect the growing community.
Teacher Workshops
Practical sessions to build confidence and share creative approaches to bioeconomy teaching.
Collaborative Research
Working with partners to co-design educational tools and evaluate learning impacts.
