Roots & Shoots in Belgium, Guatemala and Israel: Pollinators, Planet Guardians and Preserving Knowledge
In Belgium, Paula’s self made pollinator project earned her a place at the Roots & Shoots retreat in Malaysia. In Guatemala, two groups are promoting healthy soils and waste reuse with their communities. In Israel, students are documenting Bedouin elders’ knowledge of medicinal plants for a storytelling exhibit at Yezreel Valley College.
Roots & Shoots in Luxembourg and France: From Bee Hotels to a Prison Library
In Luxembourg, the Eco Rangers at ISL built bee hotels, planted flowers and hosted a Bee Bazaar to protect local pollinators. In France, a month long programme brought Jane Goodall’s Vision of Hope into Rochefort detention centre, where inmates now have their own Jane Goodall library corner.
From the Seafloor to the Stage: Roots & Shoots Youth Action in Australia, Taiwan and the USA
From an underwater clean up at Gunnamatta Bay to little tern conservation in Hsinchu and inclusive arts projects across the USA, Roots & Shoots members are proving that meaningful change starts with noticing what is needed close to home.
World Rainforest Day 2026: The Forest Within You
Three Roots & Shoots groups across three continents are proving that no one is ever too far from a rainforest to protect it — through education, storytelling, and solidarity.
World Oceans Day: How Roots & Shoots Groups Are Taking Action To Protect Our Oceans
From rescuing sea turtles on the coast of Tenerife to conducting the first-ever Bioblitz at Cayo Ratones in Puerto Rico, Roots & Shoots groups across five countries are demonstrating that ocean conservation takes many forms — all of them rooted in local action and youth leadership.
The Ripple Effect: How Roots & Shoots Creates Lasting Change Across Generations
Roots & Shoots projects create lasting change: In New Jersey, Katrina Macht’s 1993 vision inspired John Guarino, who now teaches his son environmental values, demonstrating the generational power of youth-led action.
Building Peace Together: Roots & Shoots Spain’s Initiatives for the School Day of Non-Violence and Peace
On 30 January, Roots & Shoots groups across Spain marked the School Day of Non-Violence and Peace with impactful initiatives—from cooperative games to symbolic art—showing how youth can drive change. Be inspired for World Peace Day on 21 September!
Endangered Species Day: A Roots & Shoots Project in Czech Republic
In Czech Republic, Roots & Shoots students are leading the Endangered Animal Poster Project to protect the Little Owl and other at-risk species. Through education and community action, they prove that small changes can make a big difference for biodiversity.
