Future Bites 7: The School Where Sustainability Is the Curriculum

Meet the team from Chinese International School (CIS) — where sustainability isn’t a side project, it’s part of the curriculum.

From composting and roof gardens to a student-led Biodiversity Summit, CIS is turning big ideas like climate action and circular economy into daily learning. With a 2033 net-zero target and sustainability integrators across all age groups, the school is showing what it means to grow the next generation of changemakers.

In this Education Spotlight, discover:
🌱 How CIS’s Vision 33 strategy embeds net-zero goals across campus operations
🥕 Why partnerships — from food service to waste management, are key to scaling impact
📊 How tracking data and small wins drive behaviour change schoolwide
🍽️ What a “biodiverse lunch” can teach students about climate-friendly eating
👩‍🏫 Why having dedicated sustainability roles for teachers makes all the difference

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Reach out to the CIS team at cis_info@cis.edu.hk to learn how educators and students are walking the talk.

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