Global Initiatives

Hidden Wonders of the Deep is the theme for the Science Without Borders Challenge, an international student art contest.

International Student Art Contest 2024 Science without Borders® Challenge

Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation

The Science Without Borders® Challenge is an international contest that engages students and teachers in ocean conservation through art. It inspires creativity and raises awareness about the importance of preserving the world's oceans, contributing to the overarching goals of the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation. Open to students aged 11–19, winners can receive scholarships of up to $500.

Posted: 10/27/23

Type: Contest

Deadline: 03/04/24

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World Environmental Education Congress 2024

World Environmental Education Congress

Register for the 12th World Environmental Education Congress, happening January 29–February 2, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Posted: 08/17/23

Type: Conferences

Blue illustrations of trees and a city landscape with text in the middle that says "Education and the Circular Economy. December 19, 2022 9–10 PM U.S. Eastern Time. December 20, 2022, 10–11 AM Taiwan Time"

Education and the Circular Economy Webinar

GEEP

Don’t miss this GEEP webinar recording explaining the concept of a circular economy and how to use education to further sustainability efforts. Set at 9:00 PM ET Dec. 19/10:00 AM Taiwan Time Dec. 20, this global webinar brought together speakers from the Philippines, Taiwan, and the U.S.

Posted: 12/12/22

Type: Webinars

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Case Study: Latin American Marine Educators Network

NAAEE

Check out a new GEEP case study overviewing the Latin American Marine Educators Network, an integrative and multicultural network that supports and strengthens marine education and ocean literacy in the region.

Posted: 11/22/22

Type: Publication , NAAEE Publication

Pilot Teachers and Reviewers Needed for Middle/High School Biocultural Diversity Curriculum

Middle and high school teachers interested in pilot testing one or two activities from Schoobio, a new online biocultural diversity curriculum, in November 2022 are encouraged to share feedback.

Posted: 10/15/22

Type: Survey

African Students Share Their Innovative EE Projects with USA Students

Sheri Soyka

Through two international sharing sessions, students in the United States met with seven student teams in Africa who described the innovative projects they developed to overcome environmental and public health challenges in their communities.

Posted: 07/07/22

Program/Initiative: Virginia Association for Environmental Education, Global Initiatives

A group of EE Leaders from around the world smile for a picture outside. Trees and building in background.

EE Leaders Convene in South Africa to Plan for a GEEP Africa Hub

Stacie Pierpoint

NAAEE was excited to join EE Leaders in South Africa last week to discuss creating a Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP) Africa hub.

Posted: 06/09/22

Program/Initiative: Global Initiatives

A group of people holding a big check, standing in front of a screen that says "UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE UK 2021."

ClimateScience Olympiad 2022

Melissa Taggart

The ClimateScience (CS) Olympiad is a free and online competition for youth aged 12-25 years, aiming to educate them about various issues related to the climate crisis and empower them to be future climate leaders. This global competition is challenging youth worldwide to answer one of the most…

Posted: 03/07/22

Program/Initiative: Climate Change Education and Climate Justice, E-STEM Initiatives, Global Initiatives

2021 US-Taiwan Eco-Campus Partnership Program Award Ceremony

Madeline Halvey

Taiwan held the 2021 US-Taiwan Eco-Campus Partnership Program Award Ceremony in Taipei in December 2021.

Posted: 02/23/22

Program/Initiative: Environmental Protection Agency, Global Environmental Education Partnership, National Wildlife Federation, Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration (EPAT), Global Initiatives

Students at Heping Island Park for the 2nd International Environmental Education Workshop in Taiwan

2021 International Environmental Issues and Education Workshop: Exploring Marine Debris Issues for a Sustainable Future

Madeline Halvey

The Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration (Taiwan EPA) held the 2nd International Environmental Education Workshop in September 2021 with a focus on marine waste and the circular economy.

Posted: 02/23/22

Program/Initiative: Global Environmental Education Partnership, Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration (EPAT), Global Initiatives