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EQ initiatives

Education Queensland has a range of programs and initiatives that support schools to reduce their ecological footprint.

The Earth Smart Environmental Sustainability Strategic Plan 2008-2012 sets the strategic direction for the department and outlines the goals for environmental sustainability.

As both a major consumer of resources, and a significant agent of social change, the Department of Education and Training has a dual role to play in supporting environmental sustainability:

As the largest government department in Queensland, we have a responsibility to reduce our ecological footprint through more efficient use of our resources.
Through our education and training endeavours we can build the community's knowledge, skills and commitment that will be required to achieve environmental sustainability.

Key Education Queensland environmental sustainability initiatives include:

Solar and Energy Efficiency Project for Queensland State Schools
Outdoor and Environmental Education Centres
Earth Smart Science schools program for state primary schools

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