Eco-Campus

21/08/2026

12/08/2026

💡 From first ideas to first jobs

On 12 August, we celebrate International Youth Day and the many ways young people are already shaping environmental action across the Foundation for Environmental Education network.

Reflecting this year’s United Nations theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” young people are learning, participating, and leading at every stage across our six programmes.

So, where can you find youth across the FEE network? Pretty much everywhere. 👀

🍏 Through Eco-Schools, young people lead Eco-Committees and turn ideas into action across their schools and communities.

🌱 Through Learning about Ecosystems and Forests - LEAF, young learners step outside the classroom, connect with nature and explore the importance of protecting forests and biodiversity.

🎤 Through Young Reporters for the Environment, young people investigate environmental issues affecting their communities and use journalism, photography and video to share the stories that matter.

🎓 Through Eco-Campus, students drive change across their universities and colleges, deepening their knowledge while building skills and experience for what comes next.

🔑 Across Green Key, young professionals in the hospitality sector put sustainability into practice inside hotels and other establishments around the world.

🌊 Across Blue Flag, young professionals working at beaches, marinas and tourism boats help protect our coasts and promote more sustainable practices.

And that journey doesn't end when education does. Young people take those experiences into the wider world as educators, environmental and conservation professionals, community leaders, hospitality and tourism professionals, and colleagues across FEE’s 110+ member organisations.

Creating opportunities for young people to build experience, enter the environmental workforce, and have a say in the organisations driving change is an important part of that journey.

Next week, we’ll put that into practice at FEE Head Office. 👋 Through the FEE Internship Scheme, led by Eco-Campus, we’re welcoming our newest interns and creating opportunities for young people to gain hands-on professional experience while contributing to FEE’s work.

💼 Discover the FEE Internship Scheme: https://www.ecocampus.global/internship-scheme

Happy International Youth Day! ⭐

17/06/2026

🌐 Shaping the future of Eco-Campus together!

From 10–12 June, Eco-Campus National Operators, Higher Education practitioners, and FEE representatives from 12 countries gathered in Dublin, Ireland, for the Eco-Campus National Operators Meeting 2026, hosted at the Marino Institute of Education.

As the first meeting since Eco-Campus was separated from Eco-Schools as FEE's sixth programme, participants came together to co-create the next era of Eco-Campus - exploring how to strengthen quality, governance, partnerships, and impact across Higher Education.

Over three days, participants shared experiences from more than 25 years of Eco-Campus implementation, discussed common quality standards, explored pathways for growth, and identified opportunities for greater collaboration between institutions, students, researchers, industry partners and policy makers.

Highlights included:
✨ Seven Steps from Seven Countries – quality approaches to Eco-Campus implementation
🤝 Fundraising for Eco-Campus world café by Jan Froněk of FEE Member TEREZA (Czech Republic)

🎓 A visit to Dublin City University's Green Flag campuses led by Samantha Fahy, Sustainability Manager at DCU
🌱 Outdoor ecosystem restoration training with LEAF Ireland at the Marino Institute of Education
🏆 Celebrating Ireland's Young Reporters for the Environment National Competition winners (18-25 category)


The meeting concluded with individual reflections and commitments to advancing Eco-Campus nationally and internationally. We are excited to move forward together into a new era for Eco-Campus! To read more about the meeting highlights: https://www.ecocampus.global/news/national-operators-meeting-2026-ireland

A huge thank you to Marino Institute of Education, Green Campus Ireland, An Taisce, and all participating National Operators for making the event such a success.

16/06/2026

08/06/2026

🌊 On World Oceans Day: 8 June, Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is proud to release the Water Explorers Education Guide, developed in collaboration with Sow my Dream - Spindrift for Schools, the educational programme of Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy.

Designed for educators and other adults who support young people’s learning, this free global resource provides practical tools, hands-on activities, and inspiring examples to help learners investigate and protect the water environments around them.

Through local exploration, hands-on learning, and real-world stories from across the FEE and Sow My Dream networks, the guide empowers adults to nurture curiosity, environmental leadership, and a deeper connection to nature in the next generation.

Together, we are helping young people become Water Explorers in their schools, communities, and beyond by building the knowledge and confidence to care for our blue planet.

Dive into the guide: https://ow.ly/VTfG50Z8mnX

27/05/2026

At this year’s FEE Education Awards Ceremony, we will celebrate educators developing engaging learning experiences connected to sustainability, biodiversity, wellbeing, and climate education through FEE programmes.

The event highlights outstanding contributions through the FEE Teachers Award and the Lesson Plan Competition under this year’s theme Healthy People on a Healthy Planet.

Join us to hear directly from educators fostering student-led and community engaged action through innovative teaching.

📅 Thursday 4 June 2026
🕐 13:00–14:30 CEST
📍 Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yveflXe0SmmGjpV40WAvOg #/registration

Photo credit: Complejo Educativo CIT, International Eco-School in Costa Rica

26/05/2026

Young people learn best when they can get their hands in the soil, explore nature, and take action in their communities.

Join us at this year’s online FEE Education Awards Ceremony as we celebrate educators from around the world implementing Education for Sustainable Development through FEE programmes.

The event recognises outstanding contributions through the annual FEE Teachers Award and the Lesson Plan Competition, focused this year on the theme Healthy People on a Healthy Planet.

Several inspiring educators will also share how they are integrating sustainability and climate education into their teaching and creating greener and more innovative learning environments.

📅 Thursday 4 June 2026
🕐 13:00–14:30 CEST
📍 Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yveflXe0SmmGjpV40WAvOg #/registration

Photo credit: Eco-Schools Türkiye / Eko-Okullar Türkiye

20/05/2026

FEE Education Awards Celebration Ceremony 2025-2026 – join us!

📅 Date: 4 June 2026
🕒 Time: 13:00-14:30 CEST
📍 Online - Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yveflXe0SmmGjpV40WAvOg

Please join us at this year's online FEE Education Awards Ceremony to celebrate the amazing work of teachers from around the world working to implement ESD through FEE programmes. The event recognises outstanding contributions in two categories: the Lesson Plan Competition (2026 theme - Healthy People on a Healthy Planet) and the annual FEE Teachers Award.

Several inspiring educators will showcase their work and share how they are integrating sustainability and climate education in their teaching, fostering student-led and community engaged action and creating greener and more innovative learning environments.

19/05/2026

👀 A sneak peek into our next Water Explorer Talk

Discover the wonders of underwater worlds and hear first hand from someone that calls the ocean his office.

Join us on 27 May at 17:00 CEST for an inspiring conversation with Alexander Schmidt, wildlife and ocean photographer, storyteller, and explorer of the underwater world.

Alexander will share:
🦈 What life at sea actually looks like
📸 Why visual storytelling matters for ocean conservation
🐠 What we can all do to help protect marine ecosystems

If you care about our oceans or simply want a glimpse into a world few people ever experience, this is a talk you won’t want to miss.

🔗 Save your spot now: https://tinyurl.com/4bsw6y6u