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Original language
English
Original title of the resource
Green school quality standard: greening every learning environment
English translation of the title
Green school quality standard: greening every learning environment
Organization
UNESCO
Year of the publication
2024
Keyword
Green Transition
Keyword
SDG 4: Quality education
Keyword
Whole Institution Approach / Whole School Approach
Format
Framework / Policy Paper
Vocational/professional sector
 
Sector
Not specified
What is the resource about?
This publication provides a quality standard for greening schools and other learning environments. It outlines four core areas for integrating sustainability principles and climate action: 1) school governance, 2) facilities and operation, 3) teaching and learning, and 4) community engagement.
What is the resource about? (in English)
Why is the resource useful for VET actors?
By empowering teachers and students to understand climate change in their own context contribute to making societies more sustainable and climate resilient. Policy-makers and ministries in charge of education accreditation schemes, as well as educators, learners and communities are encouraged to use the green school quality standard and join the climate-ready school movement to ensure that every learner is equipped to address climate challenges.
Why is the resource useful for VET actors? (in English)
Link
https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000390028