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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.

Dr. Becky Mathers is a visiting assistant professor with Project Dragonfly at Miami University. She also teaches courses in environmental science courses 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

Hi I'm Devyn! My love for summer camp and the outdoors drove me to become Camp Director at the Everglades Youth Conservation Center in West Palm Beach Florida. 

I have been the coordinator of the NCWMA for over 7 years. I have a BS from the University of Wisconsin Madison and a MS from UW Milwaukee in biology.  I have experience completing wetland delineations, rare plant surveys, plant inventories within plots, and conservation assessments.