Green-Schools is an environmental education programme run by An Taisce in conjunction with local Authorities across Ireland. The Green-Schools programme is long-term and student-led, with students receiving input from the wider community.

Green-Schools puts both primary and secondary schools at the forefront of protecting their local environment, with students covering the following 10 themes:

• Litter and Waste
• Energy
• Water
• Travel
• Biodiversity
• Global Citizenship Litter and Waste
• Global Citizenship Energy
• Global Citizenship Marine Environment
• Global Citizenship Travel
• Global Citizenship Food and Biodiversity

Many schools throughout Kerry have achieved Green-School status and display the internationally recognised Green Flag, showcasing their commitment to the environment.

Full details of Green Schools, including applications forms, handbook, supporting materials are available at, please visit Green Schools.