The correct answer is the Foundation for Environmental Education.
The Blue Flag programme is operated under the auspices of the Foundation for Environmental Education.
It is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Why in the news?
India becomes the first nation to be awarded Blue Flag certification for 8 beaches in a single attempt.
Eight of India’s beaches including Shivrajpur (Dwarka-Gujarat), Ghoghla (Diu), Kasarkod and Padubidri (Karnataka), Kappad (Kerala), Rushikonda (AP), Golden Beach (Odisha), and Radhanagar (A&N Islands) have received this award.