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The Okayama ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) Promotion Commission is the network of various stakeholders, including universities, civic organizations, businesses and local governments in Okayama area in Japan. Since its establishment in 2005, it has been collaborating to make ESD a community-driven initiative in the area with the aim of establishing a community in which people learn, think and act together toward the realization of a sustainable society.

I am a PhD student at Antioch University-Graduate School of Leadership & Change. My research work is focused on Dance as a relational dialogue with which we can re-create a positive relationship with Nature, building regenerative futures. 

It's all about connection, colaboration and celebrating new intersections, leading to stronger global community networks.

I'm a passionate and experienced middle school science teacher with a deep love for environmental education. I specialize in creating hands-on, engaging lessons that help students connect science to the world around them—especially through topics like sustainability and conservation. I'm particularly passionate about coastal conservation and enjoy finding ways to bring that into my teaching. Whether I’m in the classroom or outside exploring nature, I’m always looking for ways to inspire students to care for and protect our planet.

Dr. Becky Mathers is a postdoctoral researcher in the USTRIVE project at Arcadia University. She also teaches courses in environmental science & sustainability to undergraduate students. Her research interests include profound nature experiences, environmental education, and conservation psychology.

Hi! I'm Rylee Lorenz, based in West Michigan, and a recent GVSU graduate with a B.S. in biology and a minor in chemistry. As I work toward veterinary school, I’m spending the summer at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary pursuing my passions for conservation and environmental education. I'm especially excited to inspire curiosity and connection in the next generation of nature lovers through hands-on learning and exploration.

I am in college I am a sophomore and My major is in environment science. I love the outdoors which also mean that I like to hike and go camping and like anything that involves the outdoors