Eco-Schools: the global standard of excellence in sustainability education

Engaging the youth of today to protect the planet of tomorrow! 

Operated by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE)

Launched in 1994, Eco-Schools is the largest sustainability education
movement in the world.
The programme provides structured, standards-based sustainability education that delivers real impact in schools and communities via our international network of members. 

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Eco-Schools: Impact & Reach

21,000+ Green Flags have been awarded
13,000,000+ students received ESD from over 400K teachers
54,000+ Eco-Schools are registered working with the project-based Seven-Steps Framework creating lasting change in schools and communities
100+ countries have Eco-Schools of which 79 of those countries have national member organisations running the programme

Last update: January 2026

FREE ONline LEARNING

Our FREE online courses guide you through the Eco-Schools programme and how it supports whole-school sustainability and environmental learning.


You'll be introduced to the core elements of the programme, including the Seven-Steps Framework, the fifteen Eco-Schools themes, and the Green Flag award process. Complete the course to gain a certificate and learn how to get started on the Eco-Schools programme!


This project was generously funded through our partnership with PPG. To read more about the two-year collaboration between PPG and FEE, click here

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Eco-Schools Strengthens Climate Resilience

As climate risks increasingly disrupts schools and learning environments, building resilience has never been more important. Discover how schools can strengthen climate resilience and improve school safety through practical guidance, real-world examples, and actionable tools.

Explore the full resources and recording to learn how your school can prepare and adapt, creating safer and more resilient learning environments.

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FEE Education Awards 2025-2026

We invite educators, communities, and organisations to participate in this exciting opportunity to recognise and showcase innovative efforts in sustainable education. Together, let’s inspire change by greening education.

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Greening Education Partnership (GEP)

The Greening Education Partnership is a global initiative that takes a whole-of-system approach to support countries in tackling the climate crisis by harnessing the critical role of education.

Find out more about the GEP partnership here

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