Irish Schools Sustainability Network

The ISSN was founded in March 2021 to provide a forum for teachers and students to work in partnership to accelerate climate action, address the loss of nature, and prioritise sustainability in the Irish Education System.  As of May 2021 we have 14 schools involved in the network. 
 

The ISSN hold network meetings every 3 weeks.  Each school sends at least 1 member of staff and 2 student representatives to the network meetings.

Calling students and staff of Ireland: get in touch if you’d like your school to join!
Note: students should ask a teacher to get in touch on their behalf or use a school email address copying in a teacher 

Aims 

• Inspire schools to take action by highlighting and sharing best practice in sustainability in secondary schools.
• Generate enthusiasm by fostering conversations between staff and students in different schools.
• Upskill staff and students by providing opportunities for training in sustainability.
• Create environmental leaders by providing leadership training and opportunities to students and teachers in the network.
• Develop partnerships with local and national organisations, charities, & groups to encourage teachers and students to take action on sustainability. 
• Work on joint initiatives and campaigns highlighting the power of partnerships and networking.
• Embedding sustainability in the curriculum which encourages students and teachers to realise their own potential to be change makers in shaping a sustainable future.