NatureVR • Erasmus+ KA220-YOU

Reconnecting youth with nature through virtual reality.

NatureVR equips youth workers in the Netherlands, Spain, Croatia, and Italy with immersive VR tools grounded in the Nature Intelligence (NQ) model to support young people’s mental well-being, environmental awareness, and sustainable behaviour.

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4European countries
5Consortium partners
30 moJan 2026 — Jun 2028
OpenFree, open-licence outputs
Young person in immersive forest VR environment
NQ ModelNature Intelligence framework
Immersive VRHeadset & cardboard ready
Consortium
  • Stichting Anatta Foundation
  • BACKSLASH
  • Udruga Zazeli
  • The Way A.P.S.
  • UCSC
5Partner organisations across 4 countries
€400KTotal project budget
30 moProject duration (Jan 2026 – Jun 2028)
50+Youth workers trained as multipliers
150+Young people directly engaged
30K+Stakeholders reached via campaign

Our Approach

Two pillars, one immersive vision

01

Nature Intelligence (NQ)

We believe a deeper emotional, psychological, and spiritual connection with nature enhances well-being and fosters sustainable behaviour. NatureVR brings this connection to youth who lack access to natural environments.

Nature-based learning • Mental well-being
02

Immersive VR for Youth Work

We co-develop evidence-based VR tools that youth workers can integrate into their daily practice, making environmental education engaging, inclusive, and accessible regardless of geography or resources.

Digital youth work • VR technology

What NatureVR Delivers

Practical outputs for youth workers and young people

VR Tools for Youth Work

Immersive, nature-based VR experiences co-developed with youth workers and experts in environmental psychology.

Nature Intelligence Model

Our tools are grounded in the NQ framework, addressing emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and physical dimensions of nature-connectedness.

Training of Trainers

A 4-day intensive programme in Spain preparing 22 youth workers to implement and train others in VR-based nature learning.

E-Learning Modules

Self-paced digital courses on nature-based competencies and safe VR use, freely available under an open licence.

Inclusive Access

Two versions of the VR tools: for professional headsets and for printable DIY cardboard viewers. Multilingual, with subtitles and audio descriptions.

Policy Advocacy

Engagement of regional, national, and EU policymakers to integrate VR tools into youth work and mental health strategies.

Want to use NatureVR in your work?

Whether you are a youth worker, educator, or policymaker, explore our open resources or get in touch with the consortium.

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