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Environment Education Programme

Learn to protect our planet

Encouraging sustainable habits and environmental responsibility among students and teachers across Tamil Nadu.

Students taking part in an environment education activity
About EEP

Environment Education Programme

The Environment Education Programme is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), implemented in Tamil Nadu with the Directorate of Environment. It nurtures environmental awareness, sustainable values, and young people who can care for nature.

By bringing environmental education into schools, EEP works toward a generation that understands natural resources and shares responsibility for a cleaner, greener Tamil Nadu.

Young people taking part in an environment activity

Empowering the Next Generation for a Greener Tomorrow

This program aims to inspire young minds and communities to protect and preserve the environment. Participants learn about climate change, biodiversity, renewable energy, and sustainable living through engaging projects and eco-friendly initiatives. By turning education into action, we nurture responsible global citizens who can make a positive difference.

Objectives

  • Create environmental awareness among students and teachers
  • Encourage active participation in environmental protection
  • Develop environmental consciousness and sensitivity
  • Promote environmental education in schools and colleges
  • Build environmental leadership among youth

Key functions

  • Implementation of the National Green Corps programme
  • Coordination of Eco-Club activities in schools
  • Environmental awareness camps and workshops
  • Training programmes for teachers
  • Development and distribution of educational materials
Vision

What we stand for

To build an environmentally conscious generation that leads the path towards sustainability. Every person should understand the value of the planet’s resources, adopt eco-friendly practices, and help create greener communities.

Mission

Awareness into action

EEP, implemented through the Directorate of Environment, Government of Tamil Nadu, fosters conservation values and sustainable practices among students and communities, including awareness on biodiversity, climate change, and everyday sustainability.

Frequently asked questions

Answers about the Environment Education Programme.

The Environment Education Programme (EEP) is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) aimed at creating environmental awareness and promoting environmental education among students and teachers. In Tamil Nadu it is implemented with the Directorate of Environment.

To create environmental awareness among students and teachers, encourage participation in protection activities, develop environmental sensitivity, promote environmental education in schools and colleges, and build environmental leadership among youth.

Government and private schools, colleges and universities, teachers, students from primary to higher education, and environmental institutions working with schools.

Awareness camps and workshops, tree plantation, clean-up campaigns, quizzes and competitions, nature study tours, environment day celebrations, and teacher training.

An Eco-Club is a group of students and teachers who learn about environmental issues, plan school activities, build leadership, and carry awareness into the community.

Educational manuals, teacher training modules, activity guides, and digital learning material. Resource links will be added here when the EEP content is connected.
Contact

Get in touch

Questions about environmental education programmes can be sent to the Directorate of Environment. Contact details below are placeholders until the EEP contact record is connected.

Empowering the next generation

Participants learn about climate change, biodiversity, renewable energy, and sustainable living through school projects and eco-friendly initiatives.

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