Special Initiatives
Eco-Schools Project
The ‘EcoSchools’ programme of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, in conjunction with the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa, is a tool used to encourage curriculum-based action for a healthy environment. It is an internationally recognized award scheme that accredits schools that make a commitment to continuously improve their schools environmental performance.
This program is of interest and utmost importance to the EEIS Unit, as it has led to a number of initiatives that respond to local environmental problems, including the removal of alien plants in school yards, planting of indigenous trees, improving the condition of toilets at schools, cleaning up the school grounds, planting of vegetable gardens, and the planting and propagation of medicinal plants.
With the establishment of this project in Namibia, the EEIS Unit will provide formal and informal support base for all flagship environmental champion schools in Namibia.
Click here to view the, Namibia Environmental Events Calendar 2010 – In Celebration of the International Year of Biodiversity