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The three guiding principles for implementation
of The Kids' ISO 14000
Programme, in whatever country it takes place, are the following:
1. Retain the essential
points of the original concept and the aims of the programme in
the workbooks at each level.
Develop an understanding of the programme in
its totality, which consists of instructors, workbook, training
course, manual for evaluation, manual for teachers.
 2.
Take account of the different geographic,
climatic and socio-economic characteristics in different countries
and regions, and respect cultural differences.
Obviously, from country to country, or even
between regions, there may be important differences in heating and
cooling systems. These need to be taken into account in preparing
the workbooks. In addition to the physical environment, the different
technologies used are products of the "wisdom" of the
national or regional culture and this heritage must be understood
and respected to ensure the relevance and effectiveness of the programme.
3. Nurture a "sense
of togetherness" for working on global environmental issues.
The ultimate target of the programme is to
form a worldwide network of "environmentally mature"
children. It is well known that environmental problems know
no frontiers and that, for example, one country acting alone cannot
stop global warming. Therefore, it is crucial for children to understand
the need to work together to resolve global environmental issues.
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