Activities

RBC students participating in World CleanUp Day

This year some of our students joined the World Clean Up Day – a global initiative to help clean up our planet – one little step at a time. While… Reducing our Impacts Special Days & Events UWC Robert Bosch College

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The Systems Transformation Pathway at Atlantic College

At UWC Atlantic, we have developed and are piloting a bespoke academic pathway in a groundbreaking partnership with the International Baccalaureate, launched with a pioneer cohort of 24 students in… Teaching skills for the Future New Curricula UWC Atlantic

WC Atlantic The Valley organic farm

“The Valley” organic farm at Atlantic College

The Valley is UWC Atlantic’s organic farm here on campus run by SusCo (short for Sustainability Council), a student-led organisation promoting sustainability across all areas of college life. This activity… Nature & Biodiversity Growing food & school gardens UWC Atlantic

Pearson UWC Sustainability Squad at ISABC Environment Conference

Pearson UWC Students at ISABC Environmental Conference

Students from Pearson UWC visited the inaugural 2023 ISABC Environmental Student Conference at the University of British Columbia, where the school’s Climate Action Leadership Diploma cohort spoke. Events, Initiatives & Activism Special Days & Events Pearson College UWC

Pearson UWC - CAS Week 2023

Pearson UWC CAS Week

During the 2022 CAS week, Pearson UWC students engaged in local, sustainable activities with residents, including a local Habitat Acquisition Trust office where they learned to glean and package native… Events, Initiatives & Activism Special Days & Events Pearson College UWC

Photo of Faith Abiodun posing to the camera with a tree planted on UWC Costa Rica's future new campus

Faith Abiodun Mentioning UWC Costa Rica’s Sustainability Framework & New Campus

“Our Colleges find lots of ways to be authentic in their local environments. If you are a school in Costa Rica […] How do you lead authentically as a school… People, Stories & Awards Stories UWC Costa Rica

UWC Costa Rica’s Sustainability Framework

The following framework establishes sustainability in its broadest, most holistic sense as a mindset and ethical guideline for balance and well-being, embracing the concept of reciprocity. Putting sustainability and reciprocity… Policies, Structures & Goals Policies UWC Costa Rica

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UWC Costa Rica students become The Earth Prize 2023 Scholars

About Polygon: “Our solution is software that reduces excess consumer food waste caused by overlooked expiration dates. Every year, approximately 33% of purchased food is disposed of, with 20% caused… People, Stories & Awards Food waste & Sewage UWC Costa Rica

UWC Costa Rica educator eating an edible flower

Food for Thought: Experiential Education and Sustainability at UWC Costa Rica

Professional Development for teachers and Co-curricular staff Looking towards new educational paradigms that focus on creating bridges and interconnections between knowledge areas, we at UWC Costa Rica are asking ourselves:… Teaching skills for the Future New Curricula UWC Costa Rica

Student and two staff members smiling to the camera with a table filled with sustainable menstruation products

The Menstruation Project, Bringing Sustainable Menstruation Products to the Community

What initially began as a mere idea within the Agents of Change Camp has blossomed into a tangible reality, thanks to the dedication and vision of student Stella ’23 from… Events, Initiatives & Activism CAS & regular activities UWC Costa Rica

Refreshing UWC Costa Rica’s Brand With a Focus on Sustainability

Amid the update of our Mission, Core Values, and Principles and the construction of our New Campus, we have an excellent opportunity to refresh our institutional brand and communications, preparing… Reducing our Impacts Policies UWC Costa Rica

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Barrise Griffin ’14, the “Master of Disasters”

Learn more about Barrise Griffin ’14 from The Bahamas, UWC Costa Rica Alum, whose work focuses on climate change. She is featured in our video series “UWC Costa Rica Stories”,… People, Stories & Awards Stories UWC Costa Rica

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