10 Things to Know About Carbon-Smart Schools
1. Carbon-smart schools are designed to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere.
2. They are part of a larger effort to mitigate climate change and its effects on the environment.
3. Carbon-smart schools are designed to be energy-efficient, with features such as energy-efficient lighting, efficient heating and cooling systems, and renewable energy sources.
4. Carbon-smart schools also promote sustainable practices, such as composting, recycling, and water conservation.
5. Carbon-smart schools can help improve learning outcomes by creating a healthier, more comfortable learning environment.
6. The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) has committed to supporting carbon-smart schools in developing countries.
7. GPE is supporting carbon-smart schools through its Climate-Smart Schools Initiative, which provides funding and technical assistance to help schools reduce their carbon footprint.
8. GPE is also working with governments, civil society organizations, and the private sector to develop policies and programs that support carbon-smart schools.
9. GPE is also advocating for increased investment in carbon-smart schools, including through international climate finance.
10. Carbon-smart schools are an important part of the global effort to mitigate climate change and its effects on the environment, and to ensure that all children have access to quality education.
Summary from www.globalpartnership.org
