Imagine a school where green spaces inspire learning, where biodiversity thrives, and where students actively shape a more sustainable future. Green Cool Schools<\/strong> is a European network dedicated to making schools greener, more climate-friendly, and living places for education.<\/p>\n\n
By joining the network, schools commit to long-term development goals, implementing green initiatives, and fostering education for sustainable development. From creating thriving green spaces to integrating environmental topics into the curriculum, Green Cool Schools empower students and educators alike. <\/p>\n\n
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The school has declared its membership of the Network and at the same time committed itself to the development goal of a Green Cool School.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The school has made a formal decision setting out its own goals for a Green Cool School.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The school has set up a Green Team that coordinates the development process to become a Green Cool School and, if necessary, also supervises individual initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The school has carried out an inventory of “green” issues – in particular the school grounds, their use as well as animal and plant species and biotopes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The school has implemented measures to maintain or expand greenery – in the outdoor area, on or in the school building. With it, the schools has <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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included ideas, wishes and demands of students – also age- and genderspecific,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
promoted nature and biodiversity,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
applied relevant principles of sustainable procurement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The school greenery is used for teaching purposes. With it, the school includes: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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technical and interdisciplinary perspectives,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The school maintains networking and exchange with other schools on Green Cool Schools topics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The school carries out public relations work for its development into a Green Cool School.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The school, the school authority, the education system or other supporters provide appropriate resources for the development of a Green Cool School.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Long-term development with continuous improvement is ensured in a meaningful way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Curious about the criteria for becoming a Green Cool School<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n
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