UDAAPA · City of Concordia · Since 2012
Sustainable
Schools Network
An educational and cultural program running uninterrupted for over 10 years, promoting environmental care in Concordia's educational institutions.
+45 public and private schools
All educational levels
Free and open enrollment
+45
Participating schools
2012
Year started
3
Focus areas
100%
Free and open
The Sustainable Schools Network is an educational and cultural program run by the Environmental Development and Abasto Park Administration Unit (UDAAPA), in coordination with the Departmental Board of Schools. Since it was created in 2012, it has promoted environmental education among students and staff at educational institutions across the city.
Its main focus is to provide training, guidance, and support across three key areas, fostering sustainable habits that go beyond the classroom and extend to families and the community.
The program also links up with the International Environment Fair Eco Sciences, where participating schools present their environmental research projects to national and international judges.
Focus areas
GIRSU
Waste Management
Training in integrated urban solid waste management: source separation, recycling, and waste reduction at educational institutions.
Protection and conservation
Natural Spaces
Education on the care and preservation of natural spaces, wetlands, and local flora and fauna in the Uruguay River region.
School gardens and production
Food Sovereignty
Promotion of school gardens and sustainable food production practices, fostering a connection with nature and food self-sufficiency.
The program in the classroom