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Code for Blue – Acting together to care for the water around our school

Our Goal:
The Code for Blue program is a pilot project in transformative education about water resource protection, inspired by Ewa Ewart’s documentary “To the Last Drop.” Its goal is to equip teachers and students (ages 12–18) with knowledge and tools to identify issues related to water resources and implement real solutions within their surroundings. Target groups: 30 teachers from 15 schools in the Podlaskie Voivodeship. At least 150 students aged 12–18, as well as school management representatives
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Funding amount: PLN 298,935.25

Total project value: PLN 299,545.25

Duration: The project will be implemented from April 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026.

Agreement signing date: April 2025

Main activities

Preparation and recruitment (April–September 2025)

Open recruitment of 15 schools from the Podlaskie Voivodeship (especially those near water resources)

  • Screening of the film “To the Last Drop”
  • Online meetings with the film’s creators
  • In-person workshop on the Code for Green method and design thinking
  • Self-paced learning on the foundation’s e-learning platform
  • Developing skills in water education and student-centered teaching methods
Teacher mentoring (September 2025–June 2026)
  • Individual mentoring and expert support for teachers (3 hours per month)
  • Thematic consultations (water resource protection, design thinking, project-based learning)
  • Implementation of 15 student projects within local communities
  • Financial support for projects (up to PLN 2,000 per school)
  • Creating case studies and lesson plans based on the completed projects

Expected outcomes

Increased participant knowledge in water resource protection

Implementation of 15 student-led initiatives within local communities

Creation of 15 case studies and 30 lesson plans

Increased youth initiative in addressing climate change

Development of teachers’ skills in innovative teaching methods

Program Components

The program is based on the proprietary Code for Green® method, which combines:

Education rooted in the local context (place-based education)
Story-based learning (story-based education)
Design thinking (solution-oriented design)
Hands-on environmental education
Developing student agency and initiative
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Małgorzata Lewandowska

Project Manager

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See what children have achieved through our projects – students have created around 100 different prototypes, some of which have been implemented. Read also about our other achievements.

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Solar Bench of Good Energy
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Solar Bench
This is the first Code for Green project at the SSP in Kaczanów – it is located outside the school and provides 24/7 access to USB charging ports powered by solar energy (solar panel). The students designed, raised funds, and built the bench, demonstrating to the local community the benefits of renewable energy sources and promoting conscious use of energy resources.
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Air Quality Measurement Station
The air quality measurement station designed by students from ZSP in Września monitors the concentration of suspended particulate matter around the school and preschool. Designed and 3D-printed, it is equipped with a clear display that allows the community to track air quality in real-time.
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Retention Fence Prototype
The prototype of a water-retaining fence, designed for a school garden, was created by students from the Municipal Primary School in Kaczanów. Its function is to collect rainwater without taking up additional space. Fences covered with vegetation can directly irrigate plants, while the soil moisture monitoring system regulates the irrigation process, preventing excessive water usage.
The interactive beehive
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The interactive beehive
The interactive beehive is an educational tool for schools, using panels to showcase the importance of pollinators for biodiversity. Equipped with a location-based app, it was developed at High School No. 8 in Poznań using IT and graphic tools, in collaboration with a student with Down syndrome from the King David Christian School.
Climate Education Handbook
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Climate Education Handbook
The handbook is a practical tool that supports teachers in integrating climate education into schools. Through the method of experiential learning, it develops a sense of agency in children and young people, motivating them to take action for the environment. It teaches planning, evaluation, and responsible decision-making, while fostering empathy, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and leadership. It inspires students to take independent action in shaping a positive future.
Biodiversity Monitoring App
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Biodiversity Monitoring App
LichenGO is an app developed by ZS in Polkowice that allows users to monitor air pollution using lichens. Users report the presence of lichens, helping to assess the environmental condition in their area. The app enables data collection and analysis using advanced tools, such as thermal cameras. LichenGO promotes learning through hands-on field experiences, fostering empathy and responsibility toward the environment. With an open map, every user can contribute to building the database.
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Smart Home Prototype
The hexagonal house prototype, awarded by SAP, is an intelligent building with appropriate glazing that rotates toward the sun. It uses renewable energy technology to efficiently recover energy. The project, still being developed by students of the Technical School Complex in Września, also includes a system for transmitting signals using laser beams and infrared.
E-learning Platform
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E-learning Platform
We are building an e-learning platform https://cfg.e-learning.pl, which offers: access to training that enables comprehensive development in the areas of environmental protection and sustainable development, a wealth of educational resources in the form of interactive modules, the opportunity to exchange experiences through chats and discussion forums, participation in practical online workshops, tracking the latest information, and supporting the development of climate and environmental educators.
Summer camps in Suwałki region
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Summer Camps for Children
We have completed three editions of the summer camps at Lake Szelment, during which a total of 140 children participated in sports and environmental activities. The Foundation's project brought together participants from Poland and Ukraine, fostering their collaboration skills. The children explored the life of the lake using the mobile laboratory "MobiLab," learning about biodiversity. The summer camps provided an opportunity for learning, building bonds, and promoting intercultural integration, which was a key element of this year's edition.
Port Suwałki and Port Polkowice
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Port Suwałki and Port Polkowice
„Port Suwałki” and „Port Polkowice” were mobile educational workshops for children from Ukraine who were still enrolled in the Ukrainian education system. Created by the Code for Green Foundation, they provided a safe space for learning, peer integration, and educational support. As part of the "Support for Refugee Children from Ukraine in Poland" project, summer camps, training, and integration activities were conducted, reaching over 600 participants. Both "Ports" operated for 8 hours a day, offering support to children aged 7-18.
MobiLab
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MobiLab
MobiLab is a mobile workshop laboratory that combines new technologies with field activities and data analysis under the guidance of experts. As part of the Code For Green® program, MobiLab enables students and teachers to implement the curriculum in the areas of air quality, biodiversity, and water conservation. Participants learn through experience, using modern tools such as thermal cameras and tablets. Field activities engage students, fostering their critical thinking and empathy towards the natural environment.
Polkowice Climate Dialogue
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Polkowice Climate Dialogue
The Polkowice Climate Dialogue was an event held at Primary School No. 4 in Polkowice, gathering around 250 participants, including youth, entrepreneurs, NGOs, seniors, and local authorities. The meeting aimed to facilitate a joint discussion on climate change, its impacts, and local action opportunities. As part of the initiative, thematic stations were set up, featuring presentations of research, Norwegian experiences, and proposals for climate projects. The conclusions from the event were intended to influence the climate policy of the Polkowice municipality.
Little Garbage Can
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Little Garbage Can
MobiLab - 36 schools (primary and high schools), 698 students participated in the activities, 57 teachers, 95 workshop hours, 21 localities, 2060 km of traveled route. Living Lab - 900 students in the project, 30 teachers, 5800 hours of classes, 150 hours of field activities in national parks, 240 hours at UAM and Wrocław University of Technology. Summer Camps - 140 children in three editions of summer camps. 600 participants in the project for students from Poland and Ukraine.
Interactive Trash Bin "Śmieciuś"
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Little Garbage Can
The "Śmieciuś" (Little Garbage Can) is an interactive project created by students of the IT technical high school in Września as part of the School Living Lab program. Its purpose is to teach waste segregation to the youngest children. Images of waste are displayed on the bin's screen, and after clicking, the appropriate color of the bin lights up, indicating correct segregation. In the future, "Śmieciuś" will communicate vocally with the user - it may therefore become an even more engaging educational tool.
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