Eco-Campus Methodology
A global network for sustainability in Higher Education
Eco-Campus is an international programme. To support its global reach, the programme is managed at the national level by FEE member organisations in each participating country.
The Eco-Campus National Operator provides ongoing support and guidance including resources, training, and assistance to successfully implement the Eco-Campus framework towards achievement of a whole-institution approach to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).
The Eco-Campus Seven Steps Framework
Each Eco-Campus is required to establish a student-led Eco-Committee to champion the programme and lead the implementation of the seven-step methodology. While the steps provide a clear framework, they are designed to be flexible, allowing each institution to adapt the process according to its unique context, capacity, and stage of development.
Throughout the process, individuals from across the institution, from senior management to teaching staff and facilities teams, are actively engaged, ensuring a whole-institution approach.
The Eco-Campus Green Flag award
The Green Flag is awarded to campuses that demonstrate high-quality implementation of the Eco-Campus seven-step framework. It recognises student leadership and participation, curriculum integration, governance, action, community engagement and continuous improvement.
The Green Flag signifies that the campus has made an ongoing commitment to whole-institution learning and student-led action through sustainability education.
It often takes up to two-years of implementation before a campus is ready to apply for your Green Flag. It must be renewed every two-to-three years.
The Eco-Campus Green Flag is an education award and does not certify the overall environmental performance of an institution, product, service or commercial activity.