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chools stand as
lighthouses of society,
illuminating the path
towards a brighter
S future. Embracing
Leading the Way sustainability, CMS (City
Montessori School) in Lucknow,
India, proudly holds the title of the
world’s largest school, recognized
in Education by Guinness World Records and
esteemed with the UNESCO
Prize for Peace Education. Above
all, CMS treasures a way of life
for Sustainable that echoes the environmentally With unwavering dedication, CMS
friendly practices of our ancestors,
recognizing the urgent need
to combat climate change. It
advocates for reduced reliance on
Development non-eco-friendly resources and has embarked on a diverse range

of achievable projects to fulfill the
encourages individuals to make
conscious choices that minimize
United Nations’ 17 Sustainable
their carbon footprint. CMS aims
to create a positive impact on the Development Goals (SDGs)
outlined in the 2030 agenda.
environment and contribute to the Through the active participation
global efforts in addressing the of its students, teachers, staff,
- By Shameem Singh challenges of climate change. alumni, and parents, CMS kicks off with campus-wide tree
endeavors to make a significant plantations and campaigns to
The rapid advancements in contribution to environmental reduce wastage on World Earth
Day, celebrated globally on
CMS has embarked technology and IT over the protection and the conservation April 22nd. Contributing to local
past decade have given rise to
of natural resources. Engaging
on a diverse range needs that were previously non- neighboring communities, CMS biodiversity, students plant a
variety of flora, while their bird
existent. As such, sustainability,
of achievable which revolves around people’s aims to transform Lucknow into a feeders help avian species thrive
green, clean, and eco-friendly city
projects to fulfill ability to coexist on Earth for by adopting affordable, reliable, in their natural habitats (SDG 15).
The students and staff collaborate
an extended period, demands
the United Nations’ that we pause and evaluate our and professional approaches to with the local municipal bodies
natural resource management.
17 Sustainable needs before blindly pursuing By instilling a sustainable living from time to time for offering
community service to clean the
their fulfillment. CMS, the very
Development Goals institution that once emphasized mindset in its 58,000 students, only river flowing through the
CMS is making a significant
(SDGs) outlined in keeping pace with technological environmental impact that extends heart of the city – Gomti (SDG 6).
progress as a boon, has now taken
The school integrates education
from the local community to the
the 2030 agenda on the mantle of cultivating a national and global levels. for sustainable development goals
growth mindset when it comes to
into daily lesson plans, fostering
sustainable living. Recognizing its global citizenship education and
role as a societal beacon, CMS is At CMS, special morning emphasizing partnerships for goals
committed to building capacity assemblies commemorate UN (SDG 17).
and developing a curriculum International Days and National
that aligns with the principles Days, reminding students of their CMS empowers teachers with
of education for sustainable fundamental responsibilities professionally designed SDG
development. toward the planet and its diverse Toolkits, enabling them to
life forms. Every new session

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