Three schools receive 'Sustainable School' certification

Iraurgi HLBHIP, Larramendi Ikastola, and Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes HLBHIP are recognized for integrating sustainability into their educational projects.

Generic image: Modern facade of a sustainable school with solar panels and green elements.
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Generic image: Modern facade of a sustainable school with solar panels and green elements.

The educational centers Iraurgi HLBHIP (Azpeitia), Larramendi Ikastola (Mungia), and Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes HLBHIP (Vitoria-Gasteiz) have been awarded the Sustainable School certification.

The Basque Government awards this certification to educational centers that integrate sustainability transversally into their educational projects and daily operations. To achieve this, schools must demonstrate their work and initiatives in developing the 2030 School Agenda, presenting specific evidence.
The evaluation considers various aspects, such as the incorporation of sustainability into the curriculum, the center's environmental management, active student participation, and the involvement of teachers, families, and other members of the educational community.

"Educating in sustainability means educating in values, co-responsibility, and the capacity to transform the environment, starting from knowledge, participation, and commitment."

Begoña Pedrosa · Minister of Education
During the certification ceremony, the Minister of Education, Begoña Pedrosa, highlighted the significance of sustainability education. Currently, 137 educational centers in the Basque Autonomous Community hold the Sustainable School certification.