Green School Certification Program: Award Distribution Ceremony
NewsThe Green School Certification Program (GSCP) commemorates the esteemed partners, educators, and students who have contributed to the success of this initiative.
The Foundation held an award distribution ceremony to pay tribute to the outstanding contributions made to the pilot phase of the program, and in shaping a more environmentally conscious future.
This pilot project has generated a scalable module that aims to create Green Schools Policy Recommendations, a resource manual for training teachers to deliver climate science information and a checklist of localised sustainable solutions for schools. All schools will be required to complete the program to receive the Green School Certification. As a result of this project, LBF along with its partners aims to aid selected schools in becoming ecologically green institutions. And, it is projected to produce a mitigating effect on the current climate crisis the city is facing.
In addition to schools, the Aabroo Educational Welfare Organization will play a crucial role in promoting zero-waste policies within all government offices and workspaces throughout Lahore. This initiative involves comprehensive recycling practices for all organic, plastic, paper, and metal waste, paving the way for a cleaner and healthier environment.
Looking ahead to the next phase of the program, we have initiated a plantation drive in the Shadman area of Lahore. This endeavour places special emphasis on the surroundings of the Ganda Nala, as planting trees in this region will significantly enhance the overall health of the ecosystem. As part of this initiative, LBF has proposed the installation of a bar within the Nala, which will effectively remove plastic waste from the water stream. This innovative step towards sustainable living and responsible waste management practices marks a crucial milestone in our journey.
Furthermore, the second phase of the Green School Certification Program will be expanded to encompass public and private schools in the Shadman area. This initiative is a significant stride towards constructing a greener, more sustainable future for Shadman and beyond.
District Education Authority (DEA):
The District Education Authority under the Government of Punjab is responsible for the management and administration of educational institutions at the district level in Punjab, Pakistan. The District Education Authority works closely with other government agencies, educational institutions, and community stakeholders to promote educational excellence and improve student outcomes.
School of Education, Lahore University of Management Sciences (SOE. LUMS):
The LUMS Syed Ahsan Ali & Syed Maratib Ali School of Education operates at the nexus of research, policy and practice, supporting a faculty that is internationally competitive and connected.
The SOE team has pioneered the development and implementation of an outcome-based instructional plan based on the thematic framework of environmental education for schools developed by the LBF/ALG and WWF. Funded by LUMS Office of Research, the intervention uses a unique, low-cost teaching strategy known as Visible Thinking Routines designed to unfurl a child’s creative and cognitive processes. After rigorous rounds of evaluation and upon reaching the findings of the study, policy recommendations will be proposed to the Government of Punjab in the form of a Green Schools Certification policy that could be mandated in schools in the province of Punjab.
World Wide Fund for Nature – Pakistan:
World Wide Fund for Nature; WWF is recognized as one of the world’s largest conservation organizations in the world, with a global network active in more than 100 countries. WWF has contributed to developing the ecological themes for the pilot project.
Environment Protection Department Punjab:
The Environment Protection Department (EPD) in Punjab, Pakistan is a government agency responsible for protecting and conserving the environment in the province of Punjab. The department is responsible for implementing environmental policies and programs and regulating activities that may have a negative impact on the environment.
School Education Department:
School Education Department is a department of the Government of Punjab, Pakistan. The functions of the department are to perform legislation, policy formulation and planning of primary, middle, secondary and higher secondary education and maintain standards of education in these fields.
Office of the Commissioner, Lahore Division:
The Office of the Commissioner Lahore serves as the headquarter of several services and operations being carried out in the Division. The Office is responsible for the implementation of Government directives and policies in the Division through respective District Administrations.
Afforestation Lahore Group (ALG):
Since its inception in 2019, Afforestation Lahore Group is focused on engaging with various methodologies and processes of climate mitigation and environmental restoration by combining urban planning, policies, design, activism, education and community involvement. It functions as a consortium of diverse parties that excogitate, research and respond to the threat of climate change. And, the ALG, in collaboration with the Commissioner Office Lahore, the PHA and other partners, has already made strides towards improving the ecology and biodiversity of Lahore by planting the city’s first public Miyawaki Forest, the Liberty Urban Forest, and it has aided in planting more than 2,500,000 trees to date in the city of Lahore through its flagship initiative, the Give Nature A Chance Climate Action Program.
LCI Pakistan Limited / Terylene Clean:
Lucky Core Industries / LCI Pakistan Limited is a leading Pakistan-based manufacturing and trading company comprising five diverse businesses: Polyester, Soda Ash, Chemicals & Agri Sciences, Pharmaceuticals and Animal Health. Through these Businesses, the Company manufactures and trades in a wide range of products including polyester staple fibre (PSF), soda ash, general and speciality chemicals, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, animal health products and agricultural products (including chemicals, field crop seeds, vegetable seeds and more). The Company also has a management stake in the infant formula business under the name of NutriCo Morinaga (Private) Limited.
Aabroo Foundation:
Aabroo Educational Welfare Organization is a non-governmental, non-profit organization based in Lahore, Pakistan. Its primary objective is to promote education and empower underprivileged children and women in the country. The organization works towards providing quality education, healthcare, and other basic necessities to children from low-income families, orphans, and child labourers. It also runs vocational training programs and skill development workshops for women to enhance their employability and financial independence.
Nayyar Ali Dada and Associates:
Nayyar Ali Dada and Associates is an architectural firm based in Lahore, Pakistan. The firm was founded by Nayyar Ali Dada, a renowned architect who has made significant contributions to the field of architecture in Pakistan and internationally. The firm specializes in the design and construction of public buildings, cultural centres, educational institutions, and residential projects. Its work is characterised by a modernist aesthetic that blends contemporary design with traditional elements and materials. Nayyar Ali Dada and Associates is committed to creating sustainable and contextually responsive architecture that reflects the cultural and social values of its clients and users. The firm has won numerous awards and accolades for its innovative and impactful designs, and its work has been featured in publications and exhibitions around the world.
Project Secretariat: Lahore Biennale Foundation (LBF)
Project Director/Founder: Qudsia Rahim (LBF)
