Luxembourg Rolls Out New Initiatives to Boost Sustainable Education

Luxembourg has unveiled three major initiatives aimed at strengthening Education for Sustainable Development (BNE), marking a coordinated national effort to promote climate awareness and sustainability among young people and educators. Announced on Monday by the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity together with the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth, the programmes align with the United Nations 2030 Agenda and are supported by a dedicated new website, www.bne.lu, which provides resources, training opportunities and practical guidance.

The first initiative, the BNE Awards 2026, introduces a national competition encouraging young people aged six to twenty-five to propose ideas and projects that support environmental protection and sustainability. Organised in collaboration with SCRIPT, the awards aim to deepen climate awareness and inspire creative action. Participants may register as groups, with minors requiring a tutor from a recognised educational or youth organisation. Registrations remain open until 26 November 2025, and completed projects must be submitted by 8 May 2026, ahead of the awards ceremony in June.

Luxembourg will also host its first-ever BNE Days from 16 to 20 March 2026 — a nationwide week dedicated to sustainability education. Developed jointly by multiple ministries and national education bodies, the programme will revolve around three pillars: networking between organisations, training opportunities for educators and youth-focused engagement. Activities such as workshops, exhibitions, visits and challenges will be held across the country, with schools, youth centres and childcare facilities encouraged to take part. Individuals and organisations wishing to propose activities can register via the BNE website until 10 November 2025.

In addition, the BNE Supply4Future initiative will provide financial support to educational institutions seeking to develop sustainable learning environments or organise sustainability-focused events. Schools and youth organisations may submit applications until 26 November 2025 through the official website.

Together, these initiatives signal a strong national commitment to embedding sustainability into learning, empowering young people and educators to contribute to a more resilient and environmentally conscious future.

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