Tyrolean student projects set standards for climate protection and sustainability

Tyrolean student projects set standards for climate protection and sustainability

In Tyrol, the first sustainability award for school projects was recently awarded by the Bine Network. The prize recognizes the commitment of pupils who have dealt intensively with topics such as environmental protection, climate protection and sustainability. A total of twelve school classes submitted their creative projects and the winners were awarded during the week of sustainability at the University of Innsbruck.

Council of Climate Protection René Zumtobel emphasized the importance of the award: "It is of great importance to get the commitment from the curtain. All submitted projects were well thought out and contributed to the fact that children and young people deal with important topics." Irene Häntschel-Erhart, Vice Rector for Digitization and Sustainability of the University of Innsbruck, also emphasized how important it is to make the commitment of young people visible.

innovative approaches in class

A jury of experts evaluated the submitted projects based on various criteria, including the development of solutions for sustainability problems and the presentation of global relationships. After an intensive examination, three projects were able to prevail. The second classes of the Kramsach elementary school impressed with their project "Frei-Day on the Field", in which they managed a field together with the Mariatal State Mineral School.

The project gave the children dealing with nature and understanding for sustainable food cultivation. In addition, the 17 goals for sustainable development (SDGS) of the 2030 Agenda were discussed, which gave the students a profound knowledge of global challenges.

The middle school in Volders was awarded for her project "Earth’s 11th Hour". As part of the English lessons, the students deal with the devastating effects of pollution. A climate conference in Volders served to exchange ideas and raise awareness of the problem. A creative element was a table that was designed from the plastic bottles that were used up at school within one month.

The technical school for economic professions Wörgl finally dealt with social aspects of sustainability and equality in her “Renew4grow” project. Planting trees as a sign against violence against women was a particularly innovative approach. In cooperation with two partner schools, a total of 200 trees were set, with an Austrian athlete taking over the sponsorship for a tree.

about bine

The Network for Sustainable Development, under the direction of various institutions such as the state of Tyrol and the University of Innsbruck, has set itself the goal of supporting educational institutions in imparting knowledge in the field of sustainability and climate protection. It consists of around 35 institutions and strives to anchor sustainability in society more. Further information can be found in the report of www.tirol.gv.at