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Environmental Education in schools and community empowerment plays a key role on the way we manage our environment and resources. https://lnkd.in/ePkvBpdp

Indigenous wisdom has been shaping the environment for centuries. As we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we recognize the importance of acknowledging and including Indigenous perspectives in effective environmental literacy. Learn more through resources gathered and offered by Natural Curiosity, an inquiry program created in collaboration with Indigenous educators and partners to address the critical link between environmental and Indigenous education. https://lnkd.in/gF5cDJ4s

The Francis Review: Two campaigns, working together, to support nature education in England UK National Association for Environmental Education Elena Lengthorn & Dr Sara Collins talk through the joint response from the Nature Premium Campaign and Natural History GCSE Strategic Advisory Board to the Francis Review of the English Curriculum and Assessment. https://lnkd.in/eRDnyQqF #NAEE #EnvironmentalEducation #outdoorlearning

With school back in session, it’s important that we collectively help raise today’s children to be tomorrow’s environmental advocates. Teaching them about the environment from an early age can help ensure they will take care of our planet for decades to come. Here are 12 ways you can help kids learn more about and grow to appreciate the natural world: https://bit.ly/3XyKKgz

“A Guide to Community Benefits in Southwestern Pennsylvania: An Honest Reflection and Practical Resource about the Possibility of Maximizing Community Benefits in 2024 and Beyond,” reflects over a year of dedicated community work by Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services and RiverWise, with support from New Sun Rising. This eight part guide emphasizes the need for genuine community engagement and cautions against oversimplified solution, recognizing the inherent complexity of effective community benefits planning. Dive deeper into this resource and let us know if you have any questions, ideas, or ways your work can be supported using community benefits to foster transparency, accountability, and community-led decision-making: https://lnkd.in/ekR9nav4

In 1970, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) became the first national environmental advocacy group to focus on legal action. Their commitment to safeguarding our planet's precious resources and creating a sustainable future for all has remained steadfast throughout the decades. Learn more about the NRDC mission: https://lnkd.in/eVhn7iSG

#OutsideFor5 is ALL about #appleaday #outdoor #naturebasedlearning. 🍎 📚 🌲 Keep it simple. Grow some joy and learning. Sign on y'all!

I just submitted a TENSOS2025 Plenary Session recommendation, to feature a multi-state Legislative update to get a compare and contrast approach to statewide environmental governance…! What do you want to hear about?

From civil rights to climate resilience to democracy, our education system is crucial. Join us for the CAP Summit on Education this May 1st and 2nd. Have you signed up yet? https://lnkd.in/e2uKux56

Southern Arizona has a network of cooling centers, but as more extreme heat days drive demand, there are challenges in access, visibility, and capacity.    These climate change effects are clear, as are the impacts of inaction, which is why Justicia Juntos, an initiative led by Amistades, Inc., is a great model for cities seeking meaningful partnerships that result in true community change.    Learn more about how this project leveraged an Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem Solving Cooperative Agreement grant award from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to combat the effects of extreme heat on Latino communities in the city of Tucson, AZ. https://lnkd.in/ecGVEuxY