Here you can go to the Englisch Hompage of the project => www.ises.org/schools

Solar Schools Forum

The project focuses on environmental education in schools, in particular addressing the topics of Renewable Energy (RE) and Energy Efficiency (EE). The youth need to become more aware of energy-related problems, and how they can change their own lifestyles to limit environmental damage caused by the daily use of energy. As the decision-makers of tomorrow we need to empower them to make the right choices.

The SSF is aimed at improving knowledge about RE and EE among children and young people, using a fun approach and aimed at generating greater enthusiasm for clean energy. The youth will also be encouraged to help raise awareness and so act as multipliers in their own communities, starting with their families and friends. This project will be implemented in several European countries, with the results freely available on the Internet for use by people all over the world.

Objectives

To raise awareness among the youth, their families and the public, about the importance of a sustainable energy supply, reducing environmental damage caused by using fossil fuels, and to positively change their behaviour in this respect. To collect and distribute educational materials on energy issues to assist teachers in many different disciplines, and encourage them to integrate RE and EE as topics in their lessons, also making these interesting and more reality-oriented. To promote the design of schools as "environmental teaching tools" through presenting shining examples of solar schools in Europe, which in turn will help to encourage other schools in following suit. To draw widespread attention to the European Sustainable Energy Education Forum (ESEEF) www.school4energy.net , where the project materials and practical tools will be centralised.