Engaging Youth to be Future Climate Leaders
Since 2015, our Green Schools initiative has been inspiring and empowering schools across Nova Scotia to adopt smarter, more sustainable energy habits. Through this free program, our engagement officers support students, teachers, and the larger school community as they learn to waste less and become more energy efficient. Of course, 2021 was a challenging year for all, including the public school system. Our commitment to continuing our partnership and participation with schools required creative solutions, while following health regulations. We shifted our Green Schools initiative to virtual engagements throughout Nova Scotia, completing over 1,600 engagements and reaching 22,000 students through the school year. We are proud to report that approximately 84% of Nova Scotia’s public schools are now participating each year in Green Schools.
