SPARE (School Project on Application of Resourses and Energy) is Norges Naturvernforbund`s international school project on environmental education. Through SPARE, pupils learn how to use energy and resources efficiently. SPARE is the largest international school project on energy, climate and environment with more than 6000 schools and 300000 pupils from 17 countries participatingactive with the SPARE educational program.

SPARE schools conduct education on sustainable use of energy and resources, implement practical measures on energy efficiency or renewable energy, and finally inform the neighbourhood about their achievements.

The educational activities in each country are coordinated by national NGOs, who also promote education on energy and environment into the national educational plans as well as simple technologies for energy efficiency and use of renewable energy sources.

SPARE educational material is aimed at pupils aged 8-15, and is developed by environmental NGOs and teachers through more than 15 years of active use in schools.

The main implementation strategy is adaptation of teacher guides and methodologies for each country, as well as training of teachers. Teacher training is often made in cooperation with institutions for retraining of teachers.

School activities have proven to be an efficient channel for energy information and promoting energy efficiency in households. On the basis of SPARE, national NGO coordinators, schools and other partners cooperate for development and implementation of simple low cost energy efficiency and renewable energy measures at schools and in private homes.

SPARE has many partners in different countries, from ministries of education and environment, institutes for retraining of teachers, local administrations, UNDP and other local donors and organizations. You are welcome to join in as partners in promoting sustainable energy!

More information here: www.spareworld.org/eng/