Education

Environmental Education

Creating a fun learning environment, whether in a school, home or business, that delivers tangible benefits which translate into long term behaviour change. Our Eco-Schools and associated programmes help schools integrate environmental education into daily learning and school culture, and encourages students, staff, parents, and local communities to work together on sustainability.

The Eco-Schools NI programme links to the curriculum and promotes hands-on learning and environmental action both in and outside the classroom. Schools that meet key criteria can earn the Green Flag award, an internationally recognised symbol of environmental achievement. This award must be renewed every two years.

In 2025, Northern Ireland became the second country in the world to achieve 50% of schools with an active Green Flag. This is five years ahead of the UNESCO target of 50% of schools greened by 2030.

For more information please contact our Environmental Education department, at eco-schools@liveherelovehere.org