FEE - Foundation for Environmental Education, an umbrella organisation which brings together a network of NGOs in environmental education and conservation representing 26 countries. Find out more about FEE and its programmes through this site. www.fee-international.org
The Blue Flagis an exclusive eco-label awarded to more than 2750 beaches and marinas in 22 countries across Europe and South Africa in 2001. The Blue Flag is a symbol of high environmental standards as well as good sanitary and safety facilities at the beach/marina. The Blue Flag Campaign includes environmental education and information for the public, decision makers and tourism operators. It is a programme owned and run by FEE. www.blueflag.org
The Young Reporters for the Environment, represent a network of 15 countries producing articles about environmental issues. Some of them undertake journalistic investigations at a national level, others at a European level. www.youngreporters.org
The Learning About Forests (LeAF)programme aims to encourage school classes and teachers across Europe to use the forests in educational activities. The objective is to equip the teachers and pupils with the necessary tools to go to the forest and learn from it and with it. www.leaf-international.org
The Green Keyis a certificate awarded to companies within tourism: hotels, youth hostels, conference-and holiday centres, campsites, holiday houses, leisure facilities and restaurants, which fulfil a long list of environmental requirements. www.green-key.org