National Examples of Environmental Initiatives
Romania: “Green Classroom” Initiative
- Period: Ongoing
- Location: Iorgu Iordan Gymnasium School, Tecuci City
- Objectives: Transforming the school’s green space into an outdoor classroom, promoting environmental awareness through demonstration lessons in Geography, Biology, and History.
- Impact: Engaged over 800 students and 55 teachers, fostering a deeper connection with nature and raising awareness about environmental diversity.
Romania: “ECO PATROL” Project
- Period: May to August 2019
- Location: Anton Pann Secondary School, Râmnicu Vâlcea
- Objectives: Raise environmental awareness among students, promote eco-friendly behaviors through pollution identification, waste collection drives, and educational seminars.
- Impact: Empowered over 800 students and parents to become environmental stewards, supported by CEZ Romania Group.
Bulgaria: “Our Green School” Project
- Period: 2021-2022
- Location: Primary School “Hristo Botev”, Veliko Tarnovo
- Objectives: Instill responsible attitudes towards environmental protection, improve sports facilities, and involve students, teachers, and parents in creating an ecologically clean environment.
- Impact: Significantly increased environmental knowledge among students, transformed the school into a clean, green, and desirable learning environment.
Bulgaria: “School for a Green Future” Project
- Period: September 2021 to March 2023
- Location: 122 Primary School “Nikolai Lilchev”, Sofia
- Objectives: Raise awareness about resource management, waste recycling, and the circular economy among students and teachers.
- Impact: Promoted waste separation skills, purchased containers for waste collection, and fostered concern for nature among participants.
Lithuania: “Environmental Projects at School”
- Period: Ongoing (Implemented annually)
- Location: Pakruojis Zemyna Progymnasium
- Objectives: Develop students’ understanding of nature, promote responsible attitudes towards waste management, and engage in environmental activities.
- Impact: Empowered students to solve waste sorting problems, develop environmental values, and spread good practices in society.
Lithuania: “Human is a Friend of Nature” Project
- Period: Ongoing (Implemented annually for ten years)
- Location: Pakruojis Zemyna Progymnasium
- Objectives: Foster appreciation for nature, develop communication skills, and address environmental problems.
- Impact: Raised awareness about biodiversity, encouraged responsible attitudes, and maintained close community relations.
Türkiye: “I am Aware of My Environment” Project
- Period: Spring Semester 2023
- Location: Kırklareli
- Objectives: Familiarize students with nature, promote responsible behaviors, and develop communication skills.
- Impact: Enhanced environmental consciousness, promoted healthy lifestyles, and encouraged creativity through nature-based activities.
Türkiye: “Soilless Agriculture School” Project
- Period: 2023
- Location: Türkiye, Private Edirne Filiz Schools
- Objectives: Raise awareness about nature conservation, efficient resource use, and soilless agriculture practices.
- Impact: Demonstrated sustainable agriculture methods, empowered students with agricultural knowledge, and made the school a desirable space for outdoor learning.
Italy: “RiGenerazione Scuola” Project
- Period: 2022-2025
- Location: Various cities (Rome, Milano, etc.)
- Objectives: Impact youngsters towards ecological and cultural transitions aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda.
- Impact: Enhanced knowledge and awareness of sustainable behaviors, promoted cooperation among stakeholders, and empowered students in social, environmental, and economic aspects.
Italy: “Eco-Schools” Project
- Period: 2021-2022
- Location: Alvignano (Caserta, Italy)
- Objectives: Educate about school greening, waste separation, and sustainable behavior.
- Impact: Restored school green spaces, improved waste management, increased awareness of sustainability practices, and enhanced cooperation among stakeholders.
