Foundation for Environmental Education
Established in 1981, the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is one of the world's largest environmental education organisations, with over 110+ member organisations in 85 countries. With 40 years of impactful experience in ESD, our strategic plan - GAIA 20:30 - prioritises climate action across all five programmes to address the urgent threats of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental pollution.
Our educational programmes, Eco-Schools, Learning about Ecosystems and Forests (LEAF) and Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE), empower young people to create an environmentally conscious world through a solutions-based approach. Our Green Key and Blue Flag programmes are globally recognised for promoting sustainable business practices and the protection of natural resources.
Find out more about our six programmes
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global INITATIVES
Global Action Days 2026
For more than ten years, the annual Global Action Days campaign has inspired environmental action across the global FEE network.
From 22 April – 6 May 2026, Global Action Days 2026 aims to mobilise people and organisations across 150+ countries, bringing global attention to the critical link between climate change and access to safe, nutritious and sustainable food. Find out more information about what is Global Action Days and campaign editions over the years.
UN Decade for Ecosystem Restoration
The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is proud to be a Supporting Partner of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration for the protection and restoration of ecosystems and biodiversity around the world. Find out more about how FEE’s member organisations support the UN Decade with their work.
Greening Education Partnership
Getting every learner climate ready!
Read FEE’s impact report on how FEE’s member organisations are supporting the Greening Education Partnership.
The Greening Education Partnership is a global initiative that takes a whole-of-system approach to support countries in tackling the climate crisis by harnessing the critical role of education. FEE is proud to be an active part of the GEP Advisory Board and co-lead of GEP Pillar 1 on Greening Schools.
recent publications and reports
Annual Report 2025
FEE’s 2025 Annual Report explores how proven programmes are reaching 15 million young people across 85 countries, and why the next challenge is turning learning into measurable action at speed. From classrooms to coastlines, discover how education is driving real-world change, and what it will take to go further.
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