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The Remarkable Green Report Human life depends on the Earth as much as the ocean for our sustenance and livelihoods. Plant life provides 80 percent of the human diet, and we rely on agriculture as an important economic resources. Forests cover 30 percent of the Earth’s surface, provide vital habitats for millions of species, and important sources for clean air and water, as well as being crucial for combating climate change.* Source: UN Sustainable Development Goal 15 - Life On Earth
Setting the scene green Our year long green project - the #BeRemarkable Sustainability Campaign launched late last year focused on developing Remarkable Ideas and Remarkable People to support the four pillars of the school’s sustainability journey - our School as a role model, curriculum content, student actions and community collaboration. The campaign was structured based on three main channels, Learn Sustainability, Talk Sustainability and Do Sustainability. Making green our priority Since its launch on 2nd November 2019 at the Eco-Community Day, the campaign has made significant headways throughout the school’s learning structure and enhancing the quality of our environment. A holistic structure was developed involving the Council of Governors, senior management, sustainable partners, parents, students, alumni and external stakeholders to enable effective execution, tracking and monitoring at all levels. Four sustainability focused clubs are established with Secondary Eco-Prefects appointed. Eco-committee composed of parents and alumni volunteers were recruited. This holistic structure enables effective execution of the school’s sustainability initiatives at all levels. Environmental stewardship is one of the Council of Governors’ priorities for this academic year. Dedicated communication platforms were developed for continuous engagement. Funds were raised to support the sustainability initiatives and the Foundation’s community area of funding with The Green Thumb Project. It provides an opportunity for our community to make an impact in the environment by contributing towards three great sustainability programmes from November 2019 to October 2020 in support of the Foundation’s annual giving. You have been remarkable!
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