Blue Schools India (BSI)

Blue Schools India (BSI) is the national hub of the Blue Schools Global Network, an international initiative aligned with the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030).

Blue Schools India is coordinated by the Jane Goodall Institute India.

The program recognizes India’s unique position as a coastal nation with rich marine biodiversity, a thriving blue economy, and deep cultural connections to water. By fostering ocean literacy and climate action through education, BSI connects educators, young people, and communities across India to empower individuals as stewards of our oceans, freshwater systems, and climate.

This work aligns with India’s priorities under the UNESCO-led Education for Sustainable Development and Greening Education Partnership initiatives. It also resonates with India’s rich heritage of ecological wisdom, reflecting the principle of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”—the world is one family.

Blue Schools India Framework

The interconnectedness of people, planet, and purpose forms the foundation of the Blue Schools India framework. By embracing India’s ancient wisdom, indigenous traditions, and modern science, this framework emphasizes the deep relationship between human well-being and the health of the ocean, rivers, and climate. This holistic perspective nurtures a generation of informed, engaged, and responsible citizens who are ready to address challenges at the local, national, and global levels.

Our Vision

To build a network of engaged teachers and young people across India who inspire and empower communities to become stewards of the ocean, freshwater systems, and climate, driving positive change through knowledge, action, and collaboration.

Our Mission

To cultivate an interdisciplinary, context-specific learning environment that integrates ocean and climate education with India’s local realities, encourages critical thinking, and prepares young people to lead with informed compassion and action.

Our Approach

• Curriculum Integration: In alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020), our team of ocean-water-climate specialists collaborates with educators to seamlessly integrate locally relevant ocean, river, and climate knowledge into India’s school curriculum. The approach emphasizes experiential and multidisciplinary learning, connecting India’s maritime heritage, river systems, and blue economy to everyday education.
• Indigenous Wisdom: We honor and integrate India’s indigenous ecological knowledge, traditional water management systems, and learning principles, fostering a deep understanding of the interconnectedness between people and the natural world.
• One Ocean, One Planet: We emphasize the unity of all marine ecosystems under the concept of One Ocean, recognizing that actions in one part of the ocean affect the entire planet. This global perspective inspires a sense of shared responsibility, empowering young people to connect local action with global ocean conservation efforts.
• Learning for Action: Blue Schools India emphasizes transformative education, empowering young people and communities to take action on environmental challenges, such as coastal resilience, freshwater conservation, and blue economy sectors like fisheries, tourism, and marine ecosystems.
  
  This initiative seeks to inspire a new generation of ocean and climate stewards while staying rooted in India’s unique cultural and environmental context, ensuring every step reflects a harmonious balance between tradition and innovation.