Global Citizenship Travel is the ninth theme of the Green-Schools programme. The Travel theme is funded by the Department of Transport and supported by the National Transport Authority.
Global Citizenship Travel will allow you to discover how your work on the Green-Schools programme is having a positive effect on global issues including greenhouse gas emissions, air quality and sustainable development. The focus of your work should be to promote sustainable transport options to your students and school staff and to encourage healthy and active travel habits on the journey to school.
The Global Citizenship Travel theme is a revision theme for your school, as well as an opportunity to focuses on four Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which are most relevant to the theme of Travel. We have selected four SDG’s which you can focus on when you are working on the Global Citizenship Travel theme. The four SDG’s are as follows;
• SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being
• SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
• SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
• SDG 13 – Climate Action
By studying these SDG’s and what it means to be a global citizen, students will learn;
In addition to working on the global citizenship element of the latest Travel theme, schools should also focus on monitoring and improving sustainable travel habits within the school. Much like the Travel theme, schools should continue to;
By promoting these sustainable transport modes, schools will also improve pupils’ safety, health and fitness. The journey to school is an ideal way for children to take part in regular physical activity, to interact with their peers, and to develop the road sense children need as pedestrians and cyclists. Alternative modes of transport also improve children’s alertness. The schools will also lessen their overall impact on the environment, by reducing emissions and pollution.
Green-Schools have dedicated Travel Officers throughout the country who work closely with schools to support them through the 7 Step process of the Travel theme. These officers offer assistance with conducting your Environmental Review; beginning your Action Plan; hosting Days of Action and can help you apply for cycle training and parking for your school.
View our Green-Schools Travel Annual Reports:
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