Encouraging healthy and sustainable eating in schools

Children’s eating habits in Switzerland have a negative impact on their health (overweight, obesity) and the environment (significant food waste). There is a lack of local, engaging, and effective initiatives to raise awareness about these issues.

• Promote healthy and sustainable eating habits in Geneva primary schools.
• Provide children aged 8 to 12 with direct, hands-on access to the world of food.
• Raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals through food education.
• Strengthen urban-rural connections and highlight local food systems through school-based encounters.

• Awareness week in 15 schools per year, structured in two phases:
  • ½ day of themed learning (Food waste, seasonality of produce, from farm to fork, etc.).
  • 1 inter-class synthesis day (presentations, quizzes, and knowledge sharing).
•  Lunchtime awareness activities to reinforce daily learning.
• Development and distribution of educational materials for teachers and students (student workbook and interactive activities).