How can schools become the catalysts for achieving sustainability? In an era where the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation are becoming increasingly evident, the role of education in fostering a sustainable future has become more critical than ever. Schools are at the heart of their communities and can play a pivotal role in promoting sustainability beyond their own walls and preparing students for a sustainable future.

One of the most effective ways schools can do this is by integrating sustainability into their curricula, operations and community interactions. They can become powerful catalysts by guiding educators and students to join programmes that can train and prepare them for dealing with environmental challenges. For example, schools registered under the Centre for Science and Environment’s Green Schools Programme (GSP) have not only started the journey to instil green values in teachers and students, but have also helped them under