GREEN Olympiad
- GREEN Olympiad is a leading school-based initiative of TERI. The journey started in 1999 as India’s premier environment quiz for school students. It has since then incorporated within itself several stages of initiatives at TERI in the field of sustainability transformation to match the aspirations of the academic community to establish as an Environment Education brand. Reaching out to nearly 2000 schools annually in India and abroad, this Olympiad is designed for students of Std. 4–12. The overall objective of this initiative is to sensitize and build capacity of students on environment, sustainability, and green skills.
- The importance of organizing Olympiads is articulated in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, as a medium to minimize rote learning and instead encourage holistic development and enhance 21st-century skills. GREEN Olympiad is the first Olympiad on environment studies in India and draws its linkages towards ‘Goal 4 – Target 7’ (SDG 4.7), which states:
- Ensure all learners acquire knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development.
- Education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles.
- Human rights and gender equality.
- Promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence.
- Global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity.
- Culture’s contribution to sustainable development by 2030.
Implementation Model of GREEN Olympiad
- GREEN Olympiad examination addresses a range of topics, including:
- Water
- Waste
- Energy
- Air
- Biodiversity
- Climate
- Global warming
- Sustainable development
- Culture
- Green skills
- Current affairs pertaining to environment and sustainable development
- The examination format includes:
- Multiple choice questions testing students’ knowledge, application, and analytical skills.
- Informative questions that spread awareness.
- No negative marking.
- Paper-based examination within the confines of the school.
