But over 900 schools are waiting for funding to transition off fossil fuels
Only 8% of schools have been transitioned off fossil fuels.
Every child in Aotearoa deserves to breathe clean air when they go to school.
More than 400,000 young people in Aotearoa attend schools burning dirty fossil fuels that pollute our air and emit greenhouse gases that are causing the climate crisis.
Sign the petition to call on the government to fund a fast transition to 100% renewable energy for all schools.
Learn more about our Fossil Free Schools campaign here.
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The government has committed to decarbonising schools. But today, there are still over 900 schools waiting for funding from the government to transition off fossil fuel heating sources like coal and diesel burners. to renewable heating sources
Find out how the transition is going using this map 👇
This map was produced using Ministry of Education data collected in 2011 and 2021.
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The Fossil Free State Sector Coalition (FFSSC) are a group of climate justice organisations working together to achieve a fossil free state sector.
Collectively we represent thousands of people across Aotearoa united by our vision for a clean-powered, equitable and just future for all.