The document discusses sustainability and its meaning. Sustainability is defined in multiple ways that emphasize meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It involves finding ways to improve lives without continually increasing resource consumption. The key is caring for and preserving life on Earth. Schools aim to become models of sustainability by 2020. Students are challenged to work in teams to design sustainable eco-classrooms and share their designs, with the opportunity for the winning design to be built.

2. By 2020 the Government would like all schools to be models of sustainability.....

3. But what on EARTH does that mean?!

4. Sustainabilityis a big word..... “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” “the capacity to endure” “the ability to continue without lessening, to nourish, to allow to flourish” “an attempt to provide the best outcomes for human and natural environments both now and into the indefinite future” “a global society founded on respect for nature, universal human rights, economic justice, and a culture of peace” “the ability to continue/maintain into the future” “the human desire to live in harmony with nature and one-another ” “the desire to maintain and improve the economic, environmental and social characteristics of an area so its community can continue to lead healthy, productive, enjoyable lives there” “improving our lives without continually increasing the amount of energy and material goods that we consume”

5. “Sustainability is simply finding ways to take care, and preserve the future of, life on Earth, where CARE is the main objective. “ “If WE care, and can persuade others around us to care, then WE can make the difference.” Patrick Okoth, Year 8Abraham Moss High School, Manchester

6. So what will YOU do?

7. 1. We’re giving you a piece of land....

8. 2. We’re setting you a team challenge

9. 3. Choose your profession.... Architect Land Surveyor Landscape Designer

10. Company Director Marketing Manager Brand Designer Sustainability Officer

11. 4. Design your own Eco Classroom.... ...For you ...For your school ...For your community ...For the sake of planet Earth

12. 5.Think what matters most... CARE

13. 6.Work together as a team... LEARN

14. 7.Get your message across... TEACH

15. 8.And we’ll help you to build YOUR design for real... Winners!