Eco-Schools Day

Nov. 7, 2026

This event highlights the daily work of pupils, teachers, staff, families, and partners in building more sustainable communities.

The Eco-Schools Programme, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in Portugal this year, is promoted in the Azores by the Associação Bandeira Azul de Ambiente e Educação (ABAAE) and has been supported by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action since 1999, continuing to establish itself as a benchmark in Environmental Education for Sustainability.

The results for the 2025/2026 academic year reflect this commitment: of the 64 schools that applied, 62 were awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag, representing a success rate of 96.9%, the best performance in recent years and the highest number of schools awarded the flag since 2018/2019.

The award-winning schools are spread across several islands in the Region:

Santa Maria: 2
São Miguel: 30
Terceira: 10
Graciosa: 4
São Jorge: 5
Pico: 4
Faial: 6
Corvo: 1

All 17 municipalities with registered schools also had at least one school receive the award, a situation not seen for six years.

Through themes such as Climate Action, Biodiversity, Outdoor Spaces, Water, Waste and Energy, the Eco-Schools Programme continues to empower children and young people to play an active part in building a more sustainable future.

Congratulations to all the award-winning schools and to the entire educational community, which,  through its dedication and commitment, contributes daily to making the Azores more sustainable.