Linking Goals with Actions for a Healthier Planet
For the last three weeks, students of all ages at the French American Academy have been boosting their efforts to reduce waste, recycle plastic and paper, walk, cycle, or ride a scooter, reuse materials, enjoy nature, and more. These small actions and gestures are all part of the “My Little Planet” (Ma Petite Planète) challenge, […]
School Community Photo Competition – Illustrating Sustainable Development Goals through Photography
To consolidate its involvement in sustainable development, the French American Academy has entered the AEFE’s PhotODD competition. The word PhotODD is a combination of photo and ODD (Objectif de Développement Durable), the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The goal of the contest is to produce a series of photographs illustrating the SDGs in the manner […]
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Eco-Delegates at The French American Academy The issue of climate change is at the heart of the debate today: it is urgent to act for the planet. Thanks to the eco-delegates, the FAA mobilizes for the environment and implements various actions in favor of sustainable development. Since last June, 5 eco-delegates from 5th to 8th […]
Sustainability on Campus
Sustainability on Campus The 17 UN Goals for Sustainable Development are part of our daily life at the French American Academy. Our students, teachers, staff, and parents are actively involved in these 17 interlinked goals designed to be a “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.” One of the first actions […]
Earth Day
What is Earth Day Every year on April 22, people around the world celebrate Earth Day. It was first held in 1970 and is a key milestone for the environmental movement. It has been celebrated for the past 52 years and has resulted in policy change and a greater awareness of the environment. Earth Day at […]