Biodiversity is the fifth and most recent theme of the Programme to be introduced at a national level. It was launched as an official theme of Green-Schools in September 2010 following a successful pilot project with schools located in the north west of the country. To view case studies from these schools, click here >>

As with the other Green-Schools themes, you will see that biodiversity cross-cuts and integrates with the rest of the themes in many ways. Below and in the following web pages we have outlined some of aspects of the theme that schools will be engaged in.

Biodiversity is the huge variety and variation of life that surrounds us and is essential in keeping the environment healthy and fit for human life. Not only do we rely on biodiversity but our activities also have an effect on it. So whether your school is based in a city or in the country the Biodiversity theme hopes to connect you, your school and your wider community with the natural environment and cultivate a sense of wonder, appreciation and value for all the biodiversity around us.

The overall aim of the Biodiversity theme is for schools to increase awareness of the importance of biodiversity and for students to understand its impact on our everyday lives.This can be achieved through improving or preserving your local biodiversity whether it is in your school garden, at home, a green space in the city, your local beach, a river way etc. Schools will have the opportunity to play a vital role in promoting and preserving biodiversity both locally and globally.