What is Eco-Schools?

Launched in 1994, Eco-Schools is the largest sustainability education movement in the world.

The programme provides a structured Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) framework that involves learners, schools and communities in whole-school learning and student-led change. 

Operated by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE)

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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:


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 recordings to learn how your school can prepare and adapt, involving learners and communities to create safer and more resilient learning environments.

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FEE Education Awards 2025-2026

FEE’s annual Education Awards recognise the exemplary practices, innovative approaches and ongoing commitment of teachers in sustainability education. The annual Awards Ceremony brings together our global network of educators from across FEE’s education programmes to share experiences, learn together and gain new inspiration and ideas.

More information about FEE Education Awards

Greening Education Partnership (GEP)

The Greening Education Partnership (GEP) 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.

Eco-Schools is one of the most established and widely implemented frameworks supporting GEP, already delivering long-term sustainability learning, whole-school engagement and student-led change in schools across the world.

Aligned to UNESCO’s Green School Quality Standard, the Eco-Schools programme offers an adaptable and scalable educational approach to support national education systems realise their ambitions for Greening Education.

Find out more about the partnership here

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