Posted under "Global Citizenship / Global Education"

Is "Buying Green" the newest Sign of Social Status?

wttcoordinator — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:23:13 -0700

An interesting study reviewed/posted by the Pacific Institute of Climate Change suggesting that buying green (ie. Green Buildings, Hybrid Cars, etc.) is the latest status symbol. Is this a good thing, or does it just make it OK to indulge in rampant aquistion and consumerism?

Shoppers choose green products to improve social status, says study

Non Formal Education

Walking the Talk Newsletter #34, January 2010: United Nations RCE Designation!

wttcoordinator — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:37:32 -0800

Greetings and Happy New Year! Walking the Talk is kicking off 2010 with an exciting announcement. The group has just been formally designated the new United Nations Regional Centre for Expertise for Education on Sustainable Development (RCE) for the British Columbia/North Cascades region. Dr. David Zandvliet of SFU spearheaded this designation on behalf of Walking the Talk, and he received the official certificate of designation from the United Nations University on January 10, 2010.

A selection of funny, and not so funny, online videos leading up to Copenhagen.

wttcoordinator — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:52:02 -0800

Here are a few video selections from the web to provide a bit of informal education leading up to the Copenhagen summit. Click "read more" to see the whole list.

A quick recipe for a successful Copenhagen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Htzw2b472Ws

New UN Report: Mid-Decade review of UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development

wttcoordinator — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:41:37 -0800

The UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD, 2005-2014), offers an opportunity to rethink the manner in which we approach global challenges. Since its international launch in New York on 1st March 2005, the DESD has made considerable progress in terms of concrete activities and actions on the ground. Apart from the regional and national launches, progress has been achieved in both institutional and programmatic areas at international, regional and national levels. However, given the scale and severity of the global challenges we face, much still remains to be done.

Higher Education Group

“The World Wants a Real Deal” Global Day of Action

AshleyWebster — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:59:27 -0800

11am – 5pm
Saturday, December 12
Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch Promenade
(350 West Georgia St)

You came out in the thousands for the Bridge to a Cool Planet day of Climate Action to show your support for a global climate treaty in Copenhagen.

Higher Education Group

CLIMATE ACTION CAMPS - Training Activists to Stop Climate Change

wttcoordinator — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:48:23 -0700

Register for a Greenpeace Climate Action Camp and learn how peaceful civil disobedience can make Canada a climate leader.

Climate Action Camps will be held:

1. Toronto, Ontario: October 2-4
2. Montreal, Quebec: October 16-18
3. Halifax, Nova Scotia: October 30-November 1
4. Vancouver, British Columbia: November 6-8

All camps are on weekends - Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday. We encourage participants to car pool to the camps & organizers will help link up participants for this purpose.

2009-2010 Act NOW! National Playwriting Competition

wttcoordinator — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:10:06 -0700

Act NOW!
National Playwriting Competition

2009-2010 Act NOW! National Playwriting Competition

Next Up is now accepting applications for its third year!

wttcoordinator — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:28:24 -0700

Next Up, the leadership program for young people committed to social and environmental justice, is now accepting applications for its third year!
Next Up, is a leadership program for youth (aged 19-32) who are committed to social and environmental justice.
Next Up was created by a group of young people who wanted to help emerging leaders in BC develop new and better skills, smarts and ideas. The program is intense.

Organic Farmer Training Program @ the Michigan State University Student Organic Farm

wttcoordinator — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:48:18 -0700

Now excepting applications for 2010 Cohort of the Organic Farmer Training Program @ the Michigan State University Student Organic Farm!!!!!!

Leadership Ecology Adventure Program

ryan barfoot — Sat, 23 May 2009 17:53:08 -0700

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K-12 Group

Get Your Vote On - Critical Vote Ride

kbowen — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:50:25 -0700

Get Your Vote On - Critical Vote Ride

Friday, April 24th

Whether you’ve got a ten-speed, fixed gear supa-crusa, unicycle or just your little pony, join us as Get Your Vote On does a Critical Vote Ride on Friday, April 24th. Bicycles, skateboards, rollerskates, self propelled sofa's, and any other forms of human powered locomotion are welcomed!

The New University Cooperative Summer Short Course Program

kbowen — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:53:17 -0700

The New University Cooperative is please to announce our inaugural 2009 Summer Short Course Program, being held in Nova Scotia, from August 1st to August 28th. The theme of the course is Sustainability and Social Justice; Capacity for Social Transformation.

A full-time, residential program, the Summer Short Course Program combines a range of learning experiences to help students develop the skills and understanding necessary to be involved in movements for social transformation.

NEW UBC Sustainability Education Intensive! May 31-June 2. Open to all post-secondary educators.

Yona Sipos — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:32:16 -0800

Do you want to bring sustainability into your course, program or initiative, and don't know where to start?

Do you have ideas to enhance sustainability in your course, program or initiative, and need resources, money and support?

Are you keen to connect with other post-secondary sustainability education leaders?

If so, we invite your application to the new Sustainability Education Intensive!

Higher Education Group

Sustainability & Eco-Education

ryan barfoot — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:22:58 -0800

BC Secondary School summer credit programs in Leadership and Sustainability Studies (11/12). Outdoor and experientiallly based - action focused. Accepting students from worldwide! Vistit our web site for information and applications.

K-12 Group

LEAP - Leadership Ecology Adventure Program

ryan barfoot — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:13:58 -0700

This hands on field based credit program runs 8 days in length. With a focus on outdoor explorations, local ecology and leadership, high school students will gain valuable skills and memories to last a lifetime. Join us with other students from around BC and Canada!

APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILIABLE ON OUR WEB SITE.

K-12 Group

Climate Cafes

kbowen — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:37:00 -0700

Climate change affects everyone on the planet and almost all of our daily activities. And its scope can feel debilitating. What can one person do in the face of such a massive global phenomenon?

The Climate Cafés are a new initiative aimed at empowering people to make the small but important differences in their lifestyle that can have dramatic effects on the long-term health of our planet.

ENVIRONMENT CANADA WEBSITE UPLOAD

Josina — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:45:01 -0800

Eco-tipping points success stories & needing teachers

Josina — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:43:47 -0800

Educational Materials for Teachers - Green Street

Josina — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 20:30:50 -0800

Are you a teacher who:

· is looking for free educational material?

2008 Call For Papers: Environmental Studies Association of Canada

Josina — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:52:18 -0800

The 2008 ESAC Conference will be held on June 3 to 6 at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver as part of the annual Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences.

The Congress's theme is "Thinking beyond borders - Global ideas: global values."

Deadline for proposals: Friday, February 1, 2008.

Student Unions for Sustainability!

Josina — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:45:34 -0800

The Campaign Vision:

To unite the common goals of Student Union sustainability initiatives and ensure that campus sustainability is a focus of the student movement both now and in the future.

The Campaign Target:

11 Solutions to Halting the Environmental Crisis

Josina — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:05:49 -0800

An inspiring link with an international perspective to the solutions to our environmental crisis. This link contains 11 solutions already being put into practice by innovative communities around the world.

The EcoSeek Team's Eco-friendly Products

Josina — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 01:45:02 -0800

Here is a link to the internet's first green product search engine. Their mission is to make it easier to find, research and buy eco-friendly products from all over the world. They have also just launched their new Bio-Diesel search and categories for Community Sponsored Agriculture.

Sustainable Living Leadership Program (SLLP)

Josina — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:55:15 -0700

Imagine the ultimate learning experience. Imagine a three week, 1200 km journey down one of the world’s great rivers, the greatest salmon river on earth: the Fraser.

Please Help by Completing a Survey of Environmental Educators

Josina — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:42:29 -0700