On November 10, 2026, the Eco-Schools program marks its tenth anniversary in Brussels. This international label, created by the Foundation for Environmental Education and coordinated by Bruxelles Environnement, recognizes schools committed to sustainability. On this occasion, 21 Brussels schools will be awarded the label, acknowledging their efforts towards more environmentally friendly school operations.
In total, 50 schools in the Brussels Region now benefit from the Eco-School label, demonstrating their ecological involvement. Four schools are receiving this distinction for the tenth consecutive year, actively contributing to a more sustainable capital for a decade.
The Eco-Schools label, valid for two years, rewards schools that engage participatively in environmental and climate themes. With the support of Bruxelles Environnement and under the guidance of the ASBL Coren, students, teachers, management, technical staff, and parents collaborate on various projects, including biodiversity, waste prevention, sustainable food, energy, water management, greening, and sustainable mobility.
The municipality of Woluwe-Saint-Lambert has particularly driven this initiative, as all 10 of its engaged schools have obtained the Eco-Schools label.
Since the launch of Eco-Schools in Brussels in 2016, numerous initiatives have emerged, such as school gardens, composting, energy savings, greening of playgrounds, and sustainable transport projects. The labeled schools adopt the international approach recognized by UNESCO (Whole School Approach), working on four axes: pedagogy, governance, infrastructure, and community engagement, positioning themselves as drivers of change.
Each year, Bruxelles Environnement and its partners support over 300 schools in their ecological transition. In addition to the Eco-Schools label, other projects are supported in areas such as biodiversity, sustainable food, energy, and waste prevention, notably through Eco-Teens, the Operation Recyclage, and BELEXPO.
Schools wishing to join the Eco-Schools network can register via the calendar page on the dedicated website.
