Education and advice on climate and the environment for staff in school and recreational activities
Description of the action and objectives
Green Deal action
Form a working group on education in environmental and climate issues. Strive to actively support an overall awareness of climate issues and sustainable lifestyle in the Reykjavík City’s school and recreational activities.
Establish a continuous education plan for teachers in Reykjavík's primary schools concerning climate issues with the aim of promoting better teaching of climate issues in primary schools in Reykjavík.
Establish an educational plan on climate issues for staff at preschools, after-school programs, and youth centers as well as all cafeteria staff in the City's school and recreational activities.
Implementation period
Planned completion in the second half of 2024
Status report on July 1, 2025
A working group was established. An educational agreement was made with Landvernd – Icelandic Environment Association. The agreement did not receive funding. User testing was conducted on educational materials about environmental and sustainability issues, which produced positive results. The educational materials did not receive funding.
The working group has been disbanded.
Older status reports
| Timeline | Progress description | |
| January 2024 | There are plans for continued professional development of staff in the Department of Education & Youth in collaboration with Landvernd when it receives funding. | |
| July 2023 | A working group has been established. We've collaborated with Landvernd - Icelandic Environment Association, and the Department of Education & Youth (SFS) on teacher professional development in climate issues. This also ensures the professional development of preschools and after-school programs. Educational materials will also be made available through Torgið. There are plans for continued professional development of SFS staff in collaboration with Landvernd when it receives funding. | |
| January 2023 | A working group has been established. We've collaborated with Landvernd - Icelandic Environment Association, and the Department of Education & Youth on teacher professional development in climate issues. This also ensures the professional development of preschools and after-school programs. Educational materials will be made available through Torgið, the eLearning system for Reykjavík City staff. While we aimed to continue teacher development in collaboration with Landvernd, funding for this effort has not been secured. The aim is to host an event for primary school teachers where renowned speakers come together to educate about climate issues, and also to create a platform for teachers after the event. The event is scheduled for February 2023. | |
| July 2022 | A working group on education in environmental and climate issues has been established. This is an ongoing project that will be in progress from 2022 to 2024. To monitor progress, a status assessment is made twice a year, at the end of the year and at the end of June. |
Related actions
Societal objective
- 1. For All of Us | The Green Deal Residents' well-being and the feeling of belonging in Reykjavík.
- 2. Let Dreams Come True | The Green Deal Children and adolescents let their dreams come true.
- 3. Culture and arts will be integrated into city life | Green Deal Everyone has equal opportunities to participate in and enjoy culture and arts.
- 4. Sports for all | Green Deal Most people regularly engage in sports or other physical activities.
- 5. Improved public health | Green Deal A health-promoting, sustainable, and diverse community.
- 6. Human rights, increased participation, and improved conversations with residents | Green Deal Residents have the opportunity to work with the City to improve their quality of life.