Green-Schools, known internationally as Eco-Schools, is an environmental education programme run by An Taisce in partnership with local authorities. It promotes long-term, whole-school action for the environment. There are approximately 253 Dublin City Council schools registered with An Taisce Green-Schools. Schools carry out a number of tasks, run educational programs and environmental projects which are incorporated into everyday school-life. Many of them having already achieved Green-School status and proudly fly the Green Flag outside their school throughout the school year. Following the award of their first Green Flag for the Litter & Waste theme, schools renew their Green Flag award every two years by working on a new theme: Energy, Water, Travel, Biodiversity and Global Citizenship. Dublin City Council supports schools by providing ongoing guidance and support, and also carrying out Green-Schools renewal visits. For further information please contact greenschools@dublincity.ie