Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful is marking three decades of global environmental education through the Eco-Schools programme with a series of celebratory events and school visits across the country.
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of both the international Eco-Schools and Young Reporters for the Environment programmes, the charity has hosted a range of activitiesâincluding an online assembly, interactive live lessons, and creative celebration challenges. Schools reaching significant milestones are also receiving special visits to recognize their efforts.
Among the honored institutions, St Aidanâs Primary School in Wishaw received a visit from Josh Cannell, Senior Education and Learning Officer at Keep Scotland Beautiful. Cannell presented the school with a certificate celebrating their 10th Green Flag Award, a testament to their long-term dedication to environmental education. Greengairs Primary School in Airdrie also earned its 10th Green Flag and was similarly recognized for its continued achievements.
Barry Fisher, Chief Executive of Keep Scotland Beautiful, emphasized the significance of the milestone:
“This year, we celebrate 30 years of young people driving positive environmental change through the Eco-Schools programme. Visiting St Aidanâs and Greengairs was a fantastic opportunity to hear firsthand about the inspiring actions being taken in classrooms to make a difference.”
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Fisher also reaffirmed the charityâs commitment to supporting sustainable education:
“For three decades, weâve been proud to witness the incredible achievements of children and educators across the world, and through our Climate Action Schools framework, weâre excited to continue helping schools contribute toward a greener future.”
Eco-Schools, operated globally by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) and delivered in Scotland by Keep Scotland Beautiful, is the worldâs largest environmental education initiative for schools. Originally launched in 1994 in the UK, Denmark, and Germany, Scotland awarded its first Green Flag in 1995.
The Climate Action Schools programme, funded by the Scottish Government, continues to serve as a vital tool in helping schools work toward environmental goals, including progress toward Scotlandâs Target 2030 for climate and sustainability action.
