Suðurnes Comprehensive College Joins the UNESCO Associated Schools Network

Suðurnes Comprehensive College (Fjölbrautaskóli Suðurnesja) has officially been recognised as a UNESCO school, following the successful approval of its application after a thorough and collaborative process. This marks an important milestone for the school and for the growing network of UNESCO schools in the Suðurnes region.

The application process was carried out in close cooperation with Reykjanes Unesco Global Geopark, municipalities in the region and Isavia who have jointly initiated a regional project to support preschools, primary schools, and upper secondary schools on the Reykjanes Peninsula in becoming part of the UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network (ASPnet). GeoCamp Iceland is responsible for the implementation phase through our cooperation agreement with Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark and plays an active role in supporting schools throughout the process.

UNESCO has coordinated the Associated Schools Project Network since 1953. Today, ASPnet includes around 10.000 schools in more than 180 countries, spanning preschool, primary, and secondary education. The network promotes education for sustainable development, global citizenship, peace, cultural heritage, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Participation in UNESCO projects strengthens teaching practices and deepens students’ understanding of global challenges and shared responsibility.

To mark the occasion, Sigrún Svafa Ólafsdóttir, Project Manager for Educational Outreach at Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark and GeoCamp Iceland, visited Suðurnes Comprehensive College. During the visit, she presented the school with educational books and materials from Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark, which will be used in teaching and project work.

The UNESCO school initiative at Suðurnes Comprehensive College has been led by teachers Guðbjörg Rúna Vilhjálmsdóttir and Davíð Ásgeirsson. They received the materials on behalf of the school together with Kristján Ásmundsson, Headmaster, and Guðlaug Pálsdóttir, Deputy Headmaster.

GeoCamp Iceland is proud to support this work in close partnership with Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark and local education stakeholders. Strengthening UNESCO education at all school levels in Suðurnes is a long-term investment in sustainability, scientific literacy, and active global citizenship — values that sit at the heart of our work.