Climate Action Schools

A learning programme that advocates outdoor learning and hands-on experiences, resulting in pupils gaining a deeper and more involved understanding of the natural world. The LEAF programme rests on the belief that children need to experience nature both for themselves and for society as a whole. With more than half the world's population living in urban areas, the need to connect with nature is even more important. 

An environmental journalism competition that gives young people the opportunity to share their thoughts on environmental issues they feel strongly about through writing, photography, and videos.

A one-day accredited Carbon Literacy training course designed for High School pupils.  It uses interactive activities and examples to start a conversation about climate change.  Upon completing the course, pupils receive Carbon Literacy accreditation.

Each year, we invite young people from schools across Scotland to send in their designs for a colourful and exciting environmentally friendly, pocket-sized garden.  

A One Planet Picnic is a picnic that is good for you and good for the planet. 

Learn about the environmental implications of what we eat, the value of healthy, stable ecosystems to growing our food, and food cultures in Scotland and around the world.

Pledge to become a Climate Action School and take action through our education programmes and campaigns. Join our network of Climate Action Schools taking action in relation to our collective impact on the global climate.

Next lesson: Spring Clean 20-24 March

Interactive lessons supporting our education programmes delivered live online and accompanied by classroom activities and teaching notes. Lessons are recorded so you can watch them again. 

A year long campaign to reduce litter, waste and invisible pollutants by encouraging a circular economy approach to the way our homes, schools, businesses and communities work.  The campaign features webinars, activities and grants to support circular economy projects.

Make connections with a school in another country through your work on Eco-Schools, YRE or LEAF.