What is Eco-Schools?
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Eco-Schools is implemented in 101 countries! Eco-Schools can be found in 79 countries through Foundation of Environmental Education (FEE) member organisations and in 22 countries through international schools.
As of this year 2025, there are 52,552 Eco-Schools are the world and 13,700,972 students registered in Eco-Schools.
Apply For the 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.
now AVAILABLE! online Course: ‘What is an Eco-School?’
Our brand new *FREE* introductory course offers a first glimpse into 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-Step framework, the fourteen 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
Latest News and Stories
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
climate action by eco-schools
Eco-School students from around the world took part in the long-standing Litter Less Campaign, a collaboration between the Foundation for Environmental Education and the Mars-Wrigley Foundation. Read about the student actions below!
Our projects focus on positive actions transforming behaviour in schools and communities
Each school follows a Seven Step change process and empowers their young people to lead processes and actions wherever they can.
On the map to the left you can see the organisations that operate the Eco-Schools programme in the different member countries.
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!