Eco-Schools

Eco-Schools is one of the largest global sustainable schools programme –
it starts in the classroom and expands to the community by engaging the next generation in action-based learning.

The programme’s greatest achievement is arguably the fact that it produces generation after generation of sustainably minded, environmentally conscious people. These individuals will carry the behavioural patterns they uptake under the auspices of Eco-Schools with them through life, in turn teaching the next generation the habits to make a difference.

Eco-Schools is implemented in 73 countries by FEE member organisations and in 26 countries through International Schools.


LET’S GET CLIMATE READY!

22 April - 3 May 2024

This year’s Global Action Days campaign is about having a positive impact and tackling the climate emergency! Our annual campaign demonstrates how individual actions, no matter how small they seem, can greatly impact our own and our Earth’s well-being.

Schools from all over the world, which are part of the Eco-Schools, LEAF and YRE Network, as well as non-FEE programme schools, are invited to join in!


APPLY FOR THE FEE TEACHER AWARD!

The FEE Teacher Award aims to recognize the efforts of outstanding teachers from our global network who promote and integrate Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in their schools and communities.

Through the award, we aim to highlight professional excellence, celebrate achievements, and spread inspirational stories amongst stakeholders.

The application deadline is 22 April 2024.


Changing Together

Eco-Schools 1994-2019

For a quarter of a century, the Eco-Schools programme has been engaging young people in taking positive actions that transform their lives. From its modest beginnings in a few European countries, the programme has expanded to effect change in some 59,000 schools in 68 countries across the globe.

This publication is dedicated to the teachers who are at the forefront of providing children with the most stimulating experiences possible: it is they who have built this programme.

Download the publication here.


ECO-SCHOOLS ANNOUNCED AS A GLOBAL INNOVATION IN EDUCATION & SUSTAINABILITY

 
 

HundrED.org has selected Eco-Schools as part of 100 inspiring innovations that are changing the face of K12 education today. Check out our Awards and Recognitions and read about our work in this impact story!

“I love the fact that each school owns its unique journey all the while enjoying the guidance of the Seven Steps. Integrating environmental work with the curriculum is also a good idea, as is involving the community, developing a school Eco-Code and recognizing schools for their hard work.”

- HundrED Academy Member


 

JOIN FEE ACADEMY!

The Foundation for Environmental Education has launched FEE Academy, an online learning platform offering a number of free courses for students, teachers and National Operators. The Eco-Schools programme currently has four courses available!


 

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Each school follows a Seven Step change process and empowers their young people to lead processes and actions wherever they can. 


On the map below you can see the organisations that operate the Eco-Schools programme in the different member countries.

Our projects focus on positive actions transforming behaviour in schools and communities