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On the Green Map:

Environmental Education

Can range from intensive programs within the regular school system or university, to places offering one-time environmental workshops and lectures to the public.

Green School

Schools that practice Waldorf education and emphasise on outdoor- and environmental education. Also, schools registered as Eco-Schools, some who have been awarded the Green Flag.

Certifications. Labels and Awards:

Eco-School

‘Eco-Schools’ is a program for environmental management, certification, and sustainable development education for schools. Its holistic, participatory approach and combination of learning and action make it an ideal way for schools to embark on a meaningful path for improving the environments of schools and their local communities. Any school can apply for the program and after a period of participation, it is evaluated. Successful schools are awarded with the Eco-Schools Green Flag.The Icelandic Environment Association (Landvernd) manages the program in Iceland as part of the International Eco-School Program that is owned and run by the independent non-profit organization, Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE)

Eco-Schools Green Flag

‘Eco-Schools’ is a program for environmental management, certification, and sustainable development education for schools. Its holistic, participatory approach and combination of learning and action make it an ideal way for schools to embark on a meaningful path for improving the environments of schools and their local communities. Any school can apply for the program and after a period of participation, it is evaluated. Successful schools are awarded with the Eco-Schools Green Flag.The Icelandic Environment Association (Landvernd) manages the program in Iceland as part of the International Eco-School Program that is owned and run by the independent non-profit organization, Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).

Related articles

Education: School 16 Eco-Schools: Eco-School 1 Eco-Schools: Certified Eco-School 12 Education: Environmental education 173 Education: Schools 41

Green Pages

Education: School 185 Eco-Schools: Eco-School 159 Eco-Schools: Certified Eco-School 99 Education: Environmental education 203 Education: Schools 54

Messages:

Sustainable tourism

Look for the Nordic Ecolabel the Swan as you pick your accomodation in Reykjavík. Three Reykjavík Hostels have the Swan, Reykjavík City Hostel, Loft Hostel and Reykjavík Downtown Hostel.

Certified Organic

The organic certification agency Tún manages the surveillance of organic produce in Iceland. Organic standards require feed and food crops to be grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers or GMO’s.

National Park

Join forces to protect the highland! Sign the petition of NGO's for the establishment of a national park in the central highland of Iceland.

Volcano Horses

Eldhestar - Volcano Horses takes special pleasure in showing visitors to Iceland the unique wilderness together with the horse. You’ll get to know Iceland’s nature from a totally new perspective.

Save the Highlands!

The Icelandic Highlands form one of the largest territories in Europe, which has never been inhabited or cultivated. Please help us by signing the petition to save Iceland’s Heart in Peril.

Travel safely!

Safetravel.is has essential safety information and tips for your tour in Iceland. Get your 112 Iceland app. If in need of assistance call 112.

Protect the highland

The Iceland Nature Conservation Association is a conservation NGO, with the primary objective of conserving and protecting the wilderness of Iceland. Become a member and join in the fight for the Icelandic highland!