Eco-Campus methodology

A global network for sustainability in Higher Education

Eco-Campus is an international programme. To support its global reach, the programme is managed at the national level by FEE member organisations in each participating country. 

The Eco-Campus National Operator provides ongoing support and guidance including resources, training, and assistance to meet the required standards for the internationally recognised Eco-Campus Green Flag, a symbol of excellence in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). 

The Eco-Campus seven-step methodology

Each Eco-Campus is required to establish a student-led Eco-Committee to champion the programme and lead the implementation of the seven-step methodology. While the steps provide a clear framework, they are designed to be flexible, allowing each institution to adapt the process according to its unique context, capacity, and stage of development.

Throughout the process, individuals from across the institution, from senior management to teaching staff and facilities teams, are actively engaged, ensuring a whole-institution approach.

The Eco-Campus Green Flag award  

The Green Flag award is an internationally recognised symbol of environmental excellence, awarded to campuses that demonstrate high-quality implementation of the Eco-Campus seven-step methodology.

Earning the Green Flag not only celebrates a campus’s commitment to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) but also reflects a whole-institution approach. It signals leadership in sustainability from senior management, faculty and operational staff, and the whole student body, and is reflected in a sustainable campus, impactful learning and engagement with the wider community.