Blog
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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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In this mini blog, Taylor Ruffin describes how to engage youth and adults in shared decision making to address local issues. He suggests that civic engagement is a practice that can only be exercised through direct experience. (2024 panel)
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In a follow up to the May 2024 panel presentation, Gitanjali Paul reminds us that environmental issues are are complex and require a system thinking approach to encourage impactful civic action.
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EE and Civic Engagement panelist (2024) Emily Fano, makes the case for engaging youth in advocating for the environment. She describes the challenges in providing a holistic educational approach despite teacher and student interest in climate education.
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As a follow up to the EE and Civic Engagement panel discussions (2024), Amara Ifeji illustrates the importance of youth engagement by highlighting the impact of an intergenerational, youth-led group of students, educators and community leaders on Maine's climate education policy.
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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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2023 Pratt & Whitney E-STEM Awardee Europejska Fundacja Kosmiczna reflects on the origins of Earth Day and their E-STEM work for a sustainable future.
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Learn how CEE-Change Fellow Harrison Ashangwa uses environmental education and civic engagement strategies to support young people across Cameroon on ways to address climate change in their communities.
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The American Climate Corps is officially opening its doors and accepting applications, offering more than 2,000 positions located across 36 states, DC, and Puerto Rico! This is an historic step towards a more sustainable and resilient future, that everyone can join.
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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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Meet eight organizations working to protect our planet through E-STEM! E-STEM engages students in meaningful, real-world environmental problem-solving that integrates science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
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In celebration of Earth Day, we unite globally on April 22, embracing a shared commitment to caring for our planet.
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Action is needed to help ensure robust funding for environmental education in the fiscal year 2025 federal budget. We provide all the information and tools you need to contact your Senators and Representatives today!
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Since 2020, the Changemaker Grants program has provided financial support to select EE 30 Under 30 alumni, enabling them to bring new transformative ideas to life and sustain their ongoing work. Our grantees receive small grants and a community of support to boost their impact as they implement…
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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 with funding from ee360+. The Affiliate capacity-building grants awarded 14 Bridge Building grants and Community Catalyst grants to Affiliates across the U.S…
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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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Seven environmental initiatives from Africa, Latin America, the Mediterranean, and South Asia have been recognized by the World Restoration Flagship awards.
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In support of the 2024 Black History Month theme “African Americans and the Arts,” we’ve gathered below a (noncomprehensive) list of Black and African American artists creating an impact through words, songs, and visual creations.
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CEE Change Fellow Aneesa Jamal shares how the Fellowship helped expand her Young Climate Authors Program to educators and professionals across three continents to educate their communities on climate change and climate justice through writing, illustration, and publishing.
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The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) is delighted to host Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Bashiru Koroma for a virtual Alumni Professional Development Experience. Bashiru will be assisting the Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP) team for several weeks…
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Join CEE-Change Fellow Richard (Ritchie) Tusabe on a journey to bridge the gap between schools, communities, and leadership in promoting environmental education in Ugandan school classrooms through his community action project called "The Environment Education Nexus" or "TEEN-2024." Find out how his…
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In recent years, the African island nation Mauritius has faced significant environmental challenges, testing its resilience. However, by implementing marine protected areas, embracing renewable energy, and prioritizing education and awareness, Mauritius serves as a shining example of small island…
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K–12 STEM educators may not readily associate their lessons with environmental education, even when it's environment-aligned. Find out why that matters.
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