Eco-Campus

🌐 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.

🌊 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

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

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

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.

🌐 Passionate about sustainability, storytelling, and digital communications? Join the Foundation for Environmental Education as our next Communications + Public Affairs Intern!

We’re looking for a creative and proactive communicator to help amplify the inspiring work happening across our global network in 85+ countries. From creating engaging social media content and designing visuals to supporting campaigns and growing our online community, this internship offers hands-on experience at the intersection of climate communications and environmental education.

In this role, you will:
📱 Create content for Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook
🎨 Design visuals and short-form videos using Canva
✍️ Write authentic, engaging copy and campaign content
📊 Support communications strategy and performance tracking
🌱 Contribute to a mission-driven international organisation creating real-world impact

This is a fantastic opportunity for students or recent graduates interested in communications, journalism, marketing, graphic design, or sustainability-related fields.
📍 Hybrid role based in Copenhagen, Denmark (fully remote considered for the right candidate)
🗓 Start date: Mid-August 2026
⏰ Application deadline: 28 May 2026 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

At FEE, you’ll join a small but mighty international team working to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental pollution through education and action.

Learn more and apply: https://www.fee.global/careers

🍏 What does a sustainable university actually look like? Eco-Campus helps institutions embed sustainability across operations, curriculum, and campus life.

In 2025, campuses became living laboratories for change, proving that education institutions can lead by doing, not just teaching. 214 institutions. 24 countries. Growing impact.

📖 Read the 2025 FEE Annual Report: https://www.fee.global/our-annual-reports