National Examples of Environmental Initiatives

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.