The main objective of this project is to raise awareness of climate change mitigation and adaptation among pupils, school staff, and the wider local community, with a particular focus on the role of water in the landscape and the management of rainwater. The project combines theoretical environmental education with the practical implementation of physical measures on school grounds.

The project was implemented at the Primary School with Kindergarten Záriečie (Základná škola s materskou školou Záriečie), situated along the Biela voda river. It responds directly to observable local changes — flooding risk, drought, and shifts in seasonal weather patterns — by embedding climate topics across all year groups from grade 1 to grade 9.

Key outcomes included the development and dissemination of thematic school curricula focused on rainwater management and climate change, publication of programme information for the wider public, and the implementation of physical water retention measures on the school premises — including rainwater collection containers installed where water drains from roofs and gutters. The bilateral dimension of the project drew on Norwegian experience in environmental education and nature-based approaches to rainwater management, providing an international perspective for both teachers and students.

The educational programme is structured around 14 thematic units covering topics such as the water cycle, the properties and uses of water, wetland ecosystems, global ecological challenges, wastewater treatment, and climate change adaptation strategies. Teaching methods include field observation, practical experiments, group work, environmental activities, and student-led presentations.

The project is financed from grants of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA Financial Mechanism and co-financed from the State Budget of the Slovak Republic within the programme “Adaptation to Climate Change – Flood and Drought Prevention”.