Blog
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In this essay following the 2025 EE and Civic Engagement panel discussions hosted by Cornell, Nathan Spees examines youth empowerment programs, highlighting how giving youth a voice and agency can lead to meaningful political engagement and lasting change.
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Dr. John Dryzek explores the concept of deliberative democracy in this follow-up to the 2025 EE and Civic Engagement panel discussions hosted by Cornell. Dr. Dryzek's essay defines deliberation, provides examples of its use, and examines five reasons it should support sustainability.
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Director of Environmental Education for Garrison Union Free School District Rachel Arbor shares why integrating EE into every subject is essential for preparing students to tackle real-world issues. See how student-led projects and community engagement transform learning. Read on for inspiration!
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As a follow up to the 2024 EE and Civic Engagement panel, Oliver Escobar suggests that the overlap of environmental education and civic engagement is crucial to reimagining our shared worlds and acting collectively towards desirable futures.
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Learn about different leadership models and how new models are needed for a just and sustainable future.
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Elisa Mattson navigates striking the right balance of encouraging personal actions for the environment without undercutting climate action support.
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This blog showcases the work from the NAAEE Affiliate Network and their work to build capacity for environmental education at the local level and centering JEDIA in the field with funding from ee360+. The Affiliate capacity-building grants awarded 14 Bridge Building grants and Community Catalyst…
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In January 2024, NAAEE attended Nature Forward's Naturally Latinos Conference, which centered the theme on "Belonging: Our Roots, Our Earth." Keynotes and discussions highlighted strategies for diversity and inclusion, inspiring us for future engagement!
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Binod Neupane, the Executive Director of United Community Nepal (a 2023 Pratt & Whitney E-STEM Innovation Grant Awardee) reflects on his recent opportunity to join the National Wildlife Federation in New York on a lobbying mission in Albany.
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In this newly revised post, EE 30 Under 30 Leader Mariam Kabamba discusses how climate change, hunger, and education converge and introduces four environmental educators working toward solutions.
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NAAEE has released a set of six case studies featuring state and local policy initiatives that advance climate change education.
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In the past couple of months, we have seen some exciting legislative proposals introduced into the 118th Congress that would have tremendous benefits for environmental and climate change education and mitigation.
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Outdoor educator and guest writer, Lauren K. Denney examines St. Louis, Missouri as a sustainable city through food justice.
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It's time for educators and advocates to contact their Members of Congress and ask for support for environmental education programs in the fiscal year 2024 federal budget.
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It's time once again for our annual campaign to make sure environmental education programs at EPA and NOAA are well-funded in the federal budget. Advocates are needed to do outreach to their Members of Congress over the next few weeks to generate support for these critical programs.
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Learn about the Pratt & Whitney E-STEM awards program and what winners are doing to advance E-STEM in their communities!
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Ankit Pandey, senior associate at Climate and Sustainability, Swaniti Initiative and EE 30 Under 30, discusses how Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) can transform higher education and create sustainable societies.
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It’s crucial that COP27 positions disabled people’s expertise and lived experiences front and center in decision-making spaces.
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We truly appreciate the collective exchange of ideas each of the presenters and keynote speakers facilitate and champion at the NAAEE Annual Research Symposium and Conference. In this post, we're amplifying sessions at NAAEE2022 that center Native voices, culture, and knowledge.
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Join us for our return to an in-person gathering in beautiful Tucson or participate online with our virtual program. NAAEE’s 2022 conference will focus on the powerful role education can play in creating healthier communities and tackling today’s complex environmental and social issues. Register…
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Read an overview of this year's appropriations work and learn about a new K–12 climate change education policy report.
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Washington passes outdoor school for all legislation. Maine passes climate literacy bill. Maryland secures extension for green schools funding.
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The Youth Outdoor Policy Partnership tracks state policies that support getting kids outside everywhere they live, learn, work, and play. This report highlights policy trends and summarizes specific bills and initiatives that were passed or enacted in 2021.
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The extraordinary 7,200 km non-stop relay from Scotland to Egypt carrying a climate change message from young people to the decision-makers at COP 27. The impact of climate change on our planet will be felt most by our youth and future generations. Their collective voice needs to be heard. We aim to…
