Climate on the Menu: School Meals Driving Change

Topics: Climate Policy Education Food Systems More

Countries: Croatia Estonia Germany

Through the CLIKIS-Network project, schools in Germany, Croatia, and Estonia took concrete steps to reduce the climate impact of their food. In Croatia’s Sisak region, all elementary schools continue to serve low-CO₂ meals, effectively integrating sustainability in school menus. In Germany, climate friendliness is now an official criterion for sustainable school meals, thanks in part to CLIKIS and its sister project KEEKS. Vegetarian options have even been included in national nutrition guidelines. In Estonia, project posters and manuals are still in use, inspiring broader efforts by local NGOs. These lasting impacts show how school kitchens can become powerful tools for climate action.