Eco warriors: South Africa school puts green issues at heart of teaching

A general view of the Green School South Africa campus, where teachers and children are seen walking around. Photos: Rodger Bosch/AFP

The sound of chirping birds drowns out the noise of passing cars near a school on the southern tip of Africa, where pupils plant cabbages, mix compost and climb trees.

South Africa's first "green school" aims to raise a new generation of environmentally conscious citizens, fostering children's creativity and resilience in the face of climate disruption.