Let’s Save Planet Earth, together
Meet the real organisations working on this every day, test what you know, and find a project you can start this term, one that could even grow into a national or international competition entry one day.
Meet the institutions
These are real organisations working on education and the environment right now. Tap a link to visit the real thing.
The United Nations (UN)
Almost every country in the world is a member. The UN brings them together to work as one team on big shared problems, like peace, fairness and protecting the planet.
Visit un.org →UNESCO
A United Nations agency for education, science and culture. UNESCO leads the world’s work on Sustainable Development Goal 4: quality education for every child.
Visit unesco.org →British Council
Connects schools, teachers and young people across different countries. Its “Climate Connection” programme links schools like ours with schools abroad to learn about climate change together.
Visit britishcouncil.org →UNEP & Eco-Schools
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) looks after the planet’s air, water, land and wildlife, and runs World Environment Day every 5 June. It recognises Eco-Schools, open to nurseries and primary schools too.
Visit ecoschools.global →The 17 Global Goals
In 2015, countries around the world agreed on 17 shared goals through the United Nations, called the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They cover things like health, clean water, fairness and protecting nature, with a target date of 2030. Two matter most for this page:
Quality Education
Every girl and boy should be able to get a good, fair education. This is the goal UNESCO leads, and it’s a big part of why schools like ours exist.
Climate Action
Countries, schools and people should take real steps to understand and respond to climate change, this is the goal behind most of the projects on this page.
Test what you know
Pick a quiz and see how many you get right. You can play as many times as you like.
Competition compass
Some of these you can join this term. Others are aimed at older students, worth aiming for as you move up through school.
🌱 Join now
Open to any age, including nursery and primary
World Environment Day
Led by UNEP every year. In 2026 it was hosted by Azerbaijan with the theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.” Any class can mark it with a clean-up, poster display or planting morning.
worldenvironmentday.global →Eco-Schools Green Flag
A worldwide programme, explicitly open to nurseries and primary schools, where pupils help run real environmental projects and the school can earn an internationally recognised Green Flag.
ecoschools.global →HUBOG Eco Fair
An in-school showcase where every class displays one environment project, judged like a mini science fair, good practice before entering bigger competitions later.
🏆 Grow into these
Mostly aimed at secondary-age students, aim for later
The Earth Prize
A global sustainability competition for secondary students, with prizes for practical environmental ideas. Grade 6 pupils moving on to secondary school could aim for this.
theearthprize.org →Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE)
Run by the same organisation as Eco-Schools, students report on real environmental issues through writing, photos or video. Age categories vary, worth checking each year.
fee.global →NNPC Foundation: Battle of the Energy Titans
A Nigerian competition for secondary school students to pitch practical energy solutions for their communities, with cash prizes for winning schools.
Project ideas
Something every class can start this term, matched to age. Filter by band, or see them all.
Make a pledge
Tick what you’ll try this week, add your name, and join the school leaderboard. Pupils, teachers and parents can all take part.
School pledge leaderboard
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Carbon Literacy, Sustainability & SDG FAQ
This is the full original FAQ, now expandable. Tap any question to open it.