Municipality of Zaanstad: 14 climate-proof schoolyards

Through this Klimaat Actief Noorderkwartier grant regulation, municipalities can receive up to 30% subsidy of project costs for projects that make the living environment more climate-proof. The scheme is designed to accelerate the implementation of these projects. On March 7, hoogheemraad Klazien Hartog symbolically handed over this amount to aldermen Breunesse and Groothuismink of the municipality of Zaanstad.

60 schoolyards

Alderman Wessel Breunesse (public space and climate adaptation): "We are very happy with this contribution from the Water Board. Last year we started greening our Zaanse schoolyards. We support school boards in this and since this year we are also ambassador municipality. Green schoolyards are climate-adaptive and a pleasant and healthy learning and playing environment for children. With this contribution we can make even more schoolyards greener."

Alderman Natasja Groothuismink (education): "Together with Zaanstad elementary school and other regional parties, the municipality of Zaanstad has the ambition to green 60 schoolyards of elementary school throughout Zaanstad within ten years. Playing outside in nature stimulates the imagination and makes children more creative in playing. Schools can also use the square for math, language or nature lessons."