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Utilizing Action for Climate Empowerment to Ignite and Sustain Climate Action

Our Week 2 delegates will be broadcasting live from the US Climate Action Center at COP27 in Egypt. Executive Director, Susan Philipps, will facilitate the panel featuring perspectives of youth, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ NGO leaders working on the frontlines of the climate crisis.

Date and Time:

Monday, November 14, 2022, 1:00pm

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#TechForClimate | We Can Help Alleviate Climate Crises through Technology

Concerned about the consequences that climate change is having and will continue to have on our world, we decided to launch the #TechForClimate campaign, aimed at equipping climate-related nonprofits with the technology tools they need to amplify their impact. We believe that Nonprofits have a key role to play in climate action and that they could scale up their activities with the proper technological support.

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People-Centered Action: Meet our COP27 Delegation

Join Climate Generation's Window into COP27 delegation for a preview event leading up to COP27! This November, 12 delegates will attend the international climate negotiations in Egypt to represent the critical work of Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE): people-centered climate action.

Date and Time:

Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 1:00pm

Organization: 
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Culturally Responsive Environmental Education Survey

Culturally responsive environmental education (CREE) was created to enable students to interact with scientists and participate in hands-on science experiments without the stress of hiding their identity. This survey was developed as part of an intern project and master’s thesis seeking to examine ways to improve CREE training in environmental education staff. The purpose of your participation in this survey is to help us at Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) understand the current status of CREE in environmental education, what is needed to improve training strategies, and if a base guideline would help provide better training.

Date and Time:

Monday, October 17, 2022, 12:00am to Friday, November 11, 2022, 12:00am

Address:

647 Contees Wharf Rd
Edgewater, MD 21037
United States
Organization: 
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The dormitory at The Ecology School in Saco, Maine.
Opportunity

2023 Residential Environmental Learning Center (RELC) Summit

The Residential Environmental Learning Center (RELC) Summit brings together executive directors, education directors, and other leadership staff from RELCs and outdoor schools across North America.

Date and Time:

Friday, January 13, 2023, 6:00pm to Tuesday, January 17, 2023, 9:00am

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Great Lakes Untamed World Premiere

#GreatLakesUntamed is the first definitive natural history TV series illustrating this vast watershed's incredible wildlife, landscapes and human importance. Produced by Oak Island Films Canada and Merit Motion Pictures, who are also founding partners of the associated Biinaagami Education Project, a collaboration with Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Swim Drink Fish Canada.

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Opportunity

Request for Proposals: Youth Curriculum Authors

The Ocean Foundation has initiated a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to identify young writers between the ages of 13–25 to provide curriculum writing services for the production of a “youth ocean action toolkit” focused on the seven Ocean Literacy Principles and Marine Protected Areas, supported by National Geographic Society.

Registration Deadline:

Friday, September 16, 2022, 11:59pm

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Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies: Call for Proposals

The Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies is seeking proposals for the "Education and Interpretation: Ensuring Relevancy for the Future" symposia as part of their annual conference to take place in Overland Park, Kansas, from February 12–15, 2023.

Registration Deadline:

Friday, September 23, 2022, 5:00pm

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A group of children smile, holding oversized sunflower decorations. Photo credit: Running Out of Time
Opportunity

Global Schools Action Day

Launching this autumn, Running Out of Time will be an extraordinary 7,767km non-stop relay traveling across 18 countries from Glasgow to Sharm el-Sheikh - where we will deliver a message on climate action to world leaders at the COP 27 Climate conference. The relay celebrations will culminate in a Global Schools Action Day on November 3rd, when thousands of schools will join together in a celebration of the incredible work that is taking place to combat climate change across the world. We want our Global Schools Action Day to send a message to the decision-makers at COP 27 that young people are ready for climate action and to ask that governments provide the quality education and training needed for students to thrive in a changing world.

Date and Time:

Thursday, November 3, 2022, 8:00am

Registration Deadline:

Thursday, November 3, 2022, 8:00am

August 22, 2022

Opportunity

2022 E3 Washington Virtual Conference

Join us online from October 31–November 5 for six packed days of inspiring guest speakers, with 40 informative sessions and daily E3 Washington highlights. You won’t want to miss our Lunch Speaker Series amplifying impactful ESE voices!

Date and Time:

Monday, October 31, 2022, 8:00am to Saturday, November 5, 2022, 5:00pm

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Mid-Atlantic Marine Education Association 2022 Conference

Join your colleagues from across the mid-atlantic region in beautiful Pine Knoll Shores, NC from October 28-30th for the 2022 MAMEA Conference: Riding Waves Into the Future. This annual conference provides an opportunity for teachers and informal educators to connect with dedicated colleagues who share a common vision to improve education about all aspects of marine and aquatic environments.

Date and Time:

Friday, October 28, 2022, 6:30pm to Sunday, October 30, 2022, 12:00pm

Registration Deadline:

Friday, October 21, 2022, 5:00pm

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People-Centered Action: Meet our COP27 Delegation

Join Climate Generation's Window into COP27 delegation for a preview event leading up to COP27! This November, 12 delegates will attend the international climate negotiations in Egypt to represent the critical work of Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE): people-centered climate action.

Date and Time:

Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 1:00pm

Organization: 
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Mosaic Movement Infrastructure RFP

Mosaic Movement Infrastructure RFP supports local to national movement infrastructure that enhances diverse and collaborative engagement on four key statutes and initiatives – the Inflation Reduction Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Justice40, and 30x30.

Date and Time:

Monday, October 24, 2022, 8:00am to Friday, December 9, 2022, 8:00pm

Organization: 
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Opportunity

Environment 2042 Leadership Program For West Coast Environmental Educators

The Center for Diversity & the Environment is offering an Environment 2042 Leadership Program (E42) for up to 30 leaders. Deadline to apply is September 16, 2022.

Date and Time:

Thursday, October 20, 2022, 5:00pm to Thursday, March 23, 2023, 5:00pm

Registration Deadline:

Friday, September 16, 2022, 11:59pm

Organization: 
Opportunity

Whose Climate Science? Weaving Together Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Science for Climate Education and Action

Traditional ecological knowledge and place-based observations are equal tools with “western” science in increasing climate awareness. Join UW-Extension educator Cathy Techtmann virualy on 10/19 at 5:00-6:00pm CT as we learn how to weave together these “ways of knowing” and build more culturally relevant climate education in the cultures and locations you serve, while reconsidering climate action based on respect and reciprocity.

Date and Time:

Wednesday, October 19, 2022, 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Organization: 
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BTS Center's "The Intersectional Environmentalist" Book Study

Please join The BTS Center as they delve into the important questions, challenges, and opportunities of an intersectional ecological lens through a book study on "The Intersectional Environmentalist." Over the course of five sessions starting October 18, this book study will offer opportunities for sharing insights, questions, and stories that emerge from each chapter of the book, Interfaith conversation on how to dismantle systems of oppression to protect people & planet, and more!

Date and Time:

Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 5:00pm to Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 6:15pm

Organization: 
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Opportunity

Culturally Responsive Environmental Education Survey

Culturally responsive environmental education (CREE) was created to enable students to interact with scientists and participate in hands-on science experiments without the stress of hiding their identity. This survey was developed as part of an intern project and master’s thesis seeking to examine ways to improve CREE training in environmental education staff. The purpose of your participation in this survey is to help us at Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) understand the current status of CREE in environmental education, what is needed to improve training strategies, and if a base guideline would help provide better training.

Date and Time:

Monday, October 17, 2022, 12:00am to Friday, November 11, 2022, 12:00am

Address:

647 Contees Wharf Rd
Edgewater, MD 21037
United States
Organization: