Making the Case for Place-Based Environmental Education
Located on the island of Bali, Indonesia, subaks are ancient rice farming communities as well as religious and cultural centers. Subaks are vulnerable due to risks from climate change and loss of cultural heritage over time. Yet, few efforts are in place to preserve the environmental and cultural heritage of the subaks. Place-based education, which is an approach to teaching that uses the local context to teach about a variety of subjects, ranging from math and science to history and culture.