Two-year collaboration to expand climate education and empower future environmental leaders
Denmark, Copenhagen, Sept 19, 2024 – The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), a global leader in environmental education and sustainable development, is thrilled to announce a two-year partnership with PPG (NYSE: PPG). Through this collaboration, PPG will provide a $150,000 community engagement grant to enhance FEE’s efforts in promoting climate change education as part of UNESCO’s Greening Education Partnership (GEP).
This generous grant from PPG will support FEE’s mission to address the urgent need for climate change education in schools around the world. As part of PPG's broader commitment to invest $5 million in environmental sustainability education by 2030, this partnership will help expand FEE’s reach and impact in classrooms globally.
“Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and education plays a pivotal role in addressing it.”
“With the support of PPG, we will use the best experience and approaches from our global Eco-Schools network in the creation of new tools and materials in multiple languages. These will enable schools, young people and their communities worldwide to learn about and address immediate climate change challenges and develop long-term environmental stewardship and sustainability practices, ” said Daniel Schaffer.
The funding will facilitate the creation of new educational materials, including Eco-Schools handbooks, instructional videos, online courses, and teacher training materials. These resources will be made available in multiple languages—including English, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, and French—to ensure global accessibility and impact.
From the students’ perspective, this partnership represents an exciting opportunity to engage with environmental issues on a deeper level. The new resources will be integrated into existing curricula, offering students hands-on learning experiences that connect classroom lessons with real-world environmental challenges. Through this, students will be empowered to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become leaders in the fight against climate change.
As the coordinator of UNESCO's Greening Education Partnership, FEE is dedicated to accrediting 50% of all schools worldwide under a green school scheme by 2030. The partnership with PPG is a significant step towards this goal, with the potential to positively impact 30,000 schools, 75,000 teachers, and 1 million students across the globe. By equipping educators and inspiring students, this collaboration will leave a legacy in the global effort to combat climate change.
“We are proud to partner with FEE to empower the next generation with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle climate change. Through this collaboration, we aim to support the development and dissemination of high-quality educational resources that will reach students across the globe, inspiring them to become the environmental stewards of tomorrow.”
This partnership marks a significant step toward achieving UNESCO’s sustainability goals, and FEE looks forward to working with PPG to create lasting, positive change through education.
For more information about the partnership, visit FEE’s website and PPG’s 2023 ESG report.
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