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INTRODUCTION OF PRACTICAL TEACHING INTO THE SUBJECT GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

Viliam Barek, Jan Mezey, Dusan Igaz, Vladimir Kiss

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Abstract

The paper focuses on the development and implementation of the course “Green Infrastructure” within Landscape Engineering programmes, with an emphasis on strengthening practical education. This reflects the growing importance of green infrastructure in sustainable landscape management, spatial planning, and environmental protection. Green infrastructure represents a strategically planned network of natural and semi-natural areas providing ecosystem services such as biodiversity conservation, climate regulation, water retention, and soil protection. It includes urban green spaces, ecological corridors, and multifunctional rural landscapes, contributing to sustainable use of natural resources and improved human well-being. In the context of climate change, green infrastructure serves as an effective tool for mitigation and adaptation. Nature-based solutions help reduce extreme weather impacts, enhance urban resilience, and support sustainable land use. This concept is embedded in key EU policies, including biodiversity and climate strategies. The paper also highlights the insufficient integration of green infrastructure into higher education curricula. The proposed course addresses this gap by combining theory with practical training such as fieldwork and project-based learning. This approach aims to improve students’ skills in designing and implementing green infrastructure and to better prepare graduates for complex environmental challenges.

Publication details

Title
INTRODUCTION OF PRACTICAL TEACHING INTO THE SUBJECT GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
Authors
Viliam Barek, Jan Mezey, Dusan Igaz, Vladimir Kiss
Proceedings
SWS 2026 Conference Preprints
Publisher
STEF92 Technology
Year
2026
Pages
Not available yet
ISSN
1314-2704; 1314-2704
ISBN
Not available yet
Language
en
Publication type
Preprint
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