Our Mission & History
Established in 1981, the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is one of the world's largest environmental education organisations, with over 100 member organisations in 81 countries. With 40 years of impactful experience in ESD, our new strategic plan - GAIA 20:30 - prioritises climate action across all five programmes to address the urgent threats of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental pollution.
Our Educational programmes, Eco-Schools, Learning about Ecosystems and Forests (LEAF) and Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE), empower young people to create an environmentally conscious world through a solutions-based approach. Our Green Key and Blue Flag programmes are globally recognized for promoting sustainable business practices and the protection of natural resources.
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Our Mission
To engage and empower people through education in collaboration with our members and partners worldwide.
Our Vision
A sustainable world in which education creates positive change for all.
Historic Archive
2016 ‘A Story’
This document captures a series of interviews with Jan Eriksen, former President of the Foundation for Environmental Education, and Finn Bolding Thomsen, Green Key International Director. It also includes insights from FEE staff, National Operators, and personal reflections from the process. Originally published in 2016, it offers a glimpse into FEE’s origins, blending vivid recollections for longtime members and sharing the organisation’s story with newer generations. A heartfelt thanks to Jan for embodying the spirit of FEE and leaving an enduring legacy.