Education

Virgin Islands Conservation Society Launches Eco Schools In USVI

The Virgin Islands Conservation Society announced on Thursday the launch the Eco School program in the USVI --  an education platform, award system and environmental management structure that promotes long-term, whole school (student, teachers, parents, community) action for sustainability and community reliance: economy, society and environment. According to the release, sustainability is at the forefront of local, national, and global issues – with economic, social and environmental challenges facing ourselves, our children and future generations. VICS identified the need for the USVI schools, as there was not a recognized, integrated program connecting students with their immediate environment in a way that empowered them or take action and experience the benefits. Some schools have elements of such a program, but do not have the overall structure and processes to ensure its holistic development and management. Eco-Schools is the world’s largest international environmental education...