Eco-pedagogical microforests. A technological and educational strategy for urban sustainability in rome

This paper presents the "Eco-Pedagogical Microforests"project, developed within the broader framework of the "15-Minute City"Strategy in Rome, Italy. The initiative seeks to integrate environmental education, community engagement, and digital innovation through the design, implementation, and continuous monitoring of urban microforests. By employing a range of advanced technologies-including Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Digital Photogrammetry, and digital storytelling tools - the project empowers students, educators, and local stakeholders to actively participate in processes of sustainable urban regeneration. The interdisciplinary approach, firmly grounded in the One Health paradigm, not only promotes environmental awareness, digital literacy, and social inclusion, but also encourages participatory governance and collective responsibility for urban ecological resilience. Furthermore, by linking technological experimentation with hands-on ecological practices, the project contributes to the mitigation of climate change impacts in dense metropolitan contexts while simultaneously offering innovative pedagogical models. The paper examines in detail the project's methodology, technological infrastructure, educational outcomes, and its potential for long-term scalability as a replicable model for fostering sustainable, resilient, and inclusive urban ecosystems.