Slovak Republic - Establish a Green Education Fund

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The Slovak Republic commits to supporting the awareness of the green economy through the Green Education Fund. The Ministry of Environment of Slovakia has launched the Green Education Fund – an innovative instrument bringing together businesses, civil society and state administration. The initiative is supposed to be a systemic, longer-term solution, supporting the environmental awareness and eco-education projects.

The commitment falls under focus area 9  of the Batumi Initiative to promote public participation and education for sustainable development.

Implementing partners will include Slovak Environment Agency, the private sector as wel as civil society.

The commitment is relevant to SDGs 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13 and 15.