'Know to Protect' Environmental Program Succeeds in Fuerteventura

Over 70% of the island's schools have joined the Cabildo's initiative to promote sustainability and respect for nature.

Image of children participating in an environmental workshop in Fuerteventura.
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Image of children participating in an environmental workshop in Fuerteventura.

The 'Know to Protect' Environmental Education program by the Cabildo de Fuerteventura has seen high participation at the start of the school year, with over a hundred requests from educational centers.

The 'Know to Protect' Environmental Education program, promoted by the Cabildo de Fuerteventura, has experienced a notable increase in participation with the start of the school year. In the first fortnight of September, the project received 108 applications from 33 educational centers across the island, representing over 70% of Fuerteventura's schools. This figure consolidates the program's extensive offerings, designed to bring natural values closer to the population and foster responsible attitudes towards conservation.
Since last summer, 'Know to Protect' has strengthened its activities for educational centers, social groups, and associations in various municipalities of Fuerteventura and other islands, surpassing 2,000 participations. The activities have covered topics such as waste reduction and recycling, coastal conservation, wildlife recovery, knowledge of Majorera biodiversity, and interpretive trails through natural spaces. The proposals have combined workshops, talks, visits, and itineraries adapted to the characteristics of each group.

"A program that is a fundamental tool for promoting sustainability and respect for our natural resources and territory, which are our greatest treasure."

Lola García · President of the Cabildo de Fuerteventura
The president of the Cabildo de Fuerteventura, Lola García, highlighted the program's positive reception, calling it a fundamental tool for promoting sustainability and respect for the island's natural resources and territory.

"The Cabildo de Fuerteventura reaffirms its commitment to environmental education as an essential tool to promote responsible habits and foster greater citizen involvement in the conservation of the island's natural heritage."

Carlos Rodríguez · Minister of Environment
Meanwhile, the Minister of Environment, Carlos Rodríguez, emphasized the actions carried out by 'Know to Protect,' a program that has expanded and improved its activities in 2026. The minister stated that the Cabildo de Fuerteventura reaffirms its commitment to environmental education as an essential tool for promoting responsible habits and citizen involvement in the island's natural heritage conservation.
The program's activities reach participants from all municipalities of Fuerteventura and have been adapted to different ages and profiles, including students from Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary Education, as well as associations, social projects, and summer groups.
Based on information from the official source: Cabildo de Fuerteventura (24/09/2026)