Climate Action

Globally, integrating environmental education into our curriculum systems should play a fundamental role in addressing global conservation issues. Students should be fully informed on the need to promote environmental sustainability, combat climate change and to adopt green practices. On the other hand, the schools should come up with an all stakeholders-involved programs and energy efficient infrastructure on how to deal with climate change menace. They should be done through projects such as adoption of a tree, community driven cleanups, tree planting, and advocacy campaigns.

The “Climate Action” category of the Great Places to School program encourages schools and communities to adopt measures that promote a greener environment and align with the United Nations 2030 Climate Agenda. The category recognizes the urgent need for climate action as the planet is currently off track in meeting its climate goals, which undermines global efforts to address issues such as hunger, poverty, and ill health.

Schools in this category are encouraged to view the climate challenge as a motivation to improve access to clean water, energy, and other aspects related to the Sustainable Development Goals. Criteria for recognition in this category include initiatives such as setting up tree nurseries, collaborating with environmental activists, and implementing in-house policies that advocate for environmental protection.