Did you know that the ACT is committed to net zero emissions by 2045?
ACT school communities can pave the way to climate action and help build community adaptation and resilience. Schools can set a great example by reducing emissions. It supports the environment and can save money.
Get free support to take climate action at your school. Register for Sustainable Schools Program Online (SSP Online). Use free resources or organise a visit from the SSP team. Help build your school community’s resilience to climate change.
√ Primary and Secondary Schools (from Year 2 - 12) Program
√ Senior Secondary (ACT College) Students
√ Primary and Secondary Schools (from Year 2 - 12) Program
√ Senior Secondary (ACT College) Students
- The Sustainable Schools Program is a free program that specialises in supporting all ACT schools and their community to take climate action, reduce their emissions and improve their sustainability.
- The program helps schools across five focus areas to: manage their water, energy, waste, increase and protect biodiversity, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions including from transport.
- Each year, schools are rewarded for their sustainability efforts and outcomes through the Climate Choices Schools Awards.
- The Sustainable Schools Program provides a range of assistance including site visits and advice from specialist staff, professional learning for educators, case studies, the SSP Online tools, interactive and curriculum linked resources, as well as linking schools and their community to other service providers. Contact the team by emailing Sustainable Schools Program.
- Email: SustainableSchoolsProgram@act.gov.au or Phone: 02 6207 8886
