North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE)

Around the world, young people are taking steps to advance marine conservation. In partnership with the Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA), #theGEEP is launching the 2024 #GEEPYouthInnovation Challenge, which encourages young people to address marine issues like biodiversity loss and marine debris through the power of science, innovation, collaboration, education, and technology. Youth ages 15–30 from around the world are invited to share their ideas to protect our ocean. Winning solutions that are innovative, feasible, and informed by research will receive global recognition, a $1000 USD prize, and be invited to attend an award ceremony at OCA’s marine debris conference in Taiwan in September 2024! This next generation of marine heroes can begin by visiting the link in our bio or https://lnkd.in/g4BgTCVt to learn more and submit by June 12, 2024.

To meet the growing demand for climate change education, the National Education Association offers resources and tools to help educators integrate climate education into their curriculum. Through micro-credentials, local partnerships, and project-based learning, educators can overcome the uncertainty of how to teach climate change education. Read one educator's tips at https://lnkd.in/gT754cus Find climate education resources, reports and databases, and hands-on activities for classrooms and groups at https://lnkd.in/gcFgdxs9

Looking for an inspiring educator impacting environmental literacy through youth-led initiatives? Meet Ritchie (Tusabe Richard), a CEE-Change Fellow, founder & executive director of YES GLOBAL INITIATIVE, public speaker, and leader across Uganda and on the global stage. Learn more about Ritchie’s work with youth-led environmental programs in this interview with Afro-Climate Vanguard (ACV):

Have you heard about the Youth Innovation Challenge? 🐢🌊💙 This contest gives young people around the world a chance to share creative solutions for protecting our seas and advancing marine conservation. Anyone between the ages of 15–30 from anywhere in the world can submit their ideas for addressing biodiversity loss and marine debris through the power of science, innovation, collaboration, education, and technology. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts on how to protect our ocean. All applications are due June 12. Start here: https://lnkd.in/dgAJ98Nj The Youth Innovation Challenge (YIC) is a program of the Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP), a vibrant and inclusive learning network designed to champion environmental education (EE) around the world, in partnership with the Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA). GEEP is a partnership between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Taiwan Ministry of Environment, and the North American Association for Environmental Education. #GEEPYouthInnovation #OceanEducation #MarineConservation

The Ark at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama houses hundreds of large, captive communities of frogs, some of which no longer exist in the wild. Here scientists are working to bring these species back from the brink of extinction. Learn more about the story at https://lnkd.in/gbFRQx_W

Caring for nature means caring for each other, regardless of background or identity. The upcoming eeWEBINAR focuses on how to create inclusive EE practices that support the LGBTQ+ community. Register for the May 30 event at https://lnkd.in/gqspBfts

Today’s youth are actively seeking climate change education, a testament to their preexisting awareness of the current climate crisis and their commitment to climate action. Students in Minneapolis are demanding more comprehensive climate education, not just focusing on Earth and environmental science classes, but across other subjects as well. Learn more about this group of young changemakers eager to broaden their understanding and skills to address the climate crisis. https://lnkd.in/g-ntmY_Q Keep up the amazing work, Climate Generation!

The UN’s adoption of the High Seas Treaty is a significant step towards fulfilling the global 30 x 30 initiative. But considering that the high seas are miles away from land, how will we guarantee that the treaty's contents are followed, and who will ensure that the Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are protected? Karl Japeth Rosal’s innovation, the High Seas Watcher Initiative, uses app-based technology to promote marine biodiversity and conservation. Watch Karl’s video to learn more about his Youth Innovation Challenge solution: https://lnkd.in/eUpKXvvb The #GEEPYouthInnovation Challenge invites young people around the world to share their innovative solutions to protect our ocean and engage people of all ages in marine conservation stewardship. Submit your ideas for advancing marine conservation at https://lnkd.in/dgAJ98Nj.

Discover how to stand out in your #GEEPYouthInnovation Challenge proposal by joining our applicant webinar on May 22, 2024 at 10 AM U.S. Eastern Time to learn more about the Challenge, get answers to your questions, and hear tips for submitting a strong proposal. Get the details and register at https://lnkd.in/dgAJ98Nj.

Help students to better understand climate change by building a foundation of environmental literacy. This reading guide for Richard Louv's "Last Child in the Woods" prompts students to discuss, journal about, and deepen their comprehension of our relationship with nature. Download the guide at https://lnkd.in/gCFQU4_i #EnvironmentalLiteracy #EnvironmentalEducation