We are working towards a net zero council by 2030 and helping to reduce emissions across Merton to achieve a net zero borough by 2050.
We are working towards a net zero council by 2030 and helping to reduce emissions across Merton to achieve a net zero borough by 2050.
The aim of Merton’s Green Schools Network and Charter is to put climate education and sustainability on the agenda of all schools in Merton.
This is to help schools reduce their carbon footprint, open opportunities for Merton students in green careers and to create greater connections with nature to help build a sustainable future.
Miss Dziewguc – Geography Lead, Malmesbury Primary School
“Merton Green Schools Network is a great initiative that has helped me connect with other schools and institutions in the borough. The meetings we've had enabled me and my school to think more about our sustainability goals.
Thanks to this group, our school has taken part in many new initiatives like Eco Schools and worked with charities such as CSE. I and other colleagues have also signed up for courses related to sustainability and climate change. Overall, I think that this group of dedicated people is a brilliant place for exchanging ideas and initiating a positive change.”
As a school I think the first thing that we're doing is obviously providing you know high quality education to inform children about issues like climate change, global warming, so they are aware of these issues, but also to leave with the sense that they can have an impact on these things and they're not left with the sort of doom and gloom but they're left with the idea that they are changemakers and we keep using that word actually, changemakers that you can, however small, you can make a positive change.
Meetings of the Green Schools Network are held termly (3 times a year) on specific themes e.g. energy, transport, green careers, waste and more, and are targeted at primary and secondary schools in the borough.
If you are a teacher, a governor, a business or site manager, email future.merton@merton.gov.uk to request an invite to the next meeting, and to request access to the Green Schools Network google drive, where you can find helpful resources including: