our schools
Why Participate?
- Educational Modules: Age-appropriate educational modules for schools, covering topics such as Genetics, Species and Ecosystem diversity as they relate to climate change, pollution, and sustainability.
- Global Collaborations: Global peer-to-peer partnerships, connecting children from different corners of the world, and fostering a sense of global citizenship.
- Youth-Led Initiatives: Empowering youth-led initiatives, building capacity to implement biodiversity projects within local communities.
- Policy Engagement: Facilitating active and authentic representation and engagement of children in COP16.
Objectives
EducationNatureNexus (#enn) is a school-based program that uses virtual technology to connect children worldwide in learning, dialogue, and action on the natural environment.
We know that high-quality environmental education and skill building is essential to realize global goals and commitments in biodiversity. Children, especially adolescents, are critical partners in implementing these environmental policy goals.
🌱 5 Continents
🌱 15+ Countries
🌱 1000s of Students
🌱 20 In-Person Child Delegates
STUDENTS @ COP16
Student Biodiversity Summit at COP16
Join us in COLOMBIA!
Are you interested in joining the in-person leadership summit? We will hold an information session later this spring, but wanted to share some initial information:
Calendar
June 19 - Global Launch
Activity 1, Tell Us About You
June 19 - July 15
- Activity 2, Biodiversity Debates > Upload Arguments to the Padlet
July 15 - Aug 23
- Activity 3, Conservation Management
- Bilateral North-South Youth Biodiversity Dialogues
Aug 26 - Sept 20
- Bilateral North-South Youth Biodiversity Dialogues (cont'd)
- Global Student Survey & Global Youth Art
Sept 27 - 29
Student Virtual Writing Retreat > Global Statement Creation
Oct 7 - 11
Final Student Edits to Youth StatementTranslation > EN, FR, SP, PT
Oct 14 - 18
Virtual Student Preparations for Participation at COP16
Oct 23 - Oct 30
Global Lead Students attend COP16, Cali, Colombia
how does My school join this project?
Watch the information/orientation video here
Email sarah@cgeducation.org to officially register your school
Get your students onto the global virtual community (link shared after registration)
Start sharing your learning! See participant Highlights below for a preview of our virtual community
Commit2Act contest
Commit2Act contest
Interested in engaging with our #enn schools, but aren’t able to join the project this year? Enter for your chance to have your students highlighted at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Cali, Colombia!
This contest is open to all classes with learners aged 6-18.
Have students prepare their presentation for our Live From COP16 Event!
Participant Highlights
Students are hard at working sharing and engaging online in preparation for COP16. Take a look at this week’s student highlights from youth around the world.
Naura & Amelia, Indonesia
Joanna, Canada
Armeen, Canada
questions?
If you have any questions regarding the EducationNatureNexus program or need any assistance in this regard, please contact us at info@cgeducation.ca and we will assist you as soon as we can.
Thank you!
How can you support this program?
We are seeking donors to provide money for student scholarships. If you are interested in donating please contact Sarah Flynn, at sarah@cgeducaton.org.
Further opportunities for support can also be found here in our sponsorship package.
Centre for Global Education is committed to the principle that diversity in those we serve and our team is our strength. CGE defines acts of oppression as any intentionally or unconsciously discriminatory behaviour towards an individual or a group of people. CGE in all aspects of our operation and all levels of the organization does not tolerate acts of oppression and shall address any intentional or unintentional acts of oppression towards an individual or a group of people that creates barriers to access or inclusion.
Contact Us
Executive Director
Sarah Flynn is the Executive Director for the Centre for Global Education. She has a BSc in Molecular Genetics, an MA in Sociology, and is currently completing a PhD in Sociology at the University of Alberta. Sarah has worked in biomedical and clinical research and was formerly the Assistant Director of the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services, University of Alberta. Sarah has been an adjunct instructor and has a number of peer reviewed publications in her cv. Sarah also likes to think she makes the best double chocolate chip toffee cookies. Ever.
Online Learning Coordinator
Rebecca is the Online Education Coordinator for the Centre for Global Education. She has a B.Ed. from the University of Alberta in Secondary Education with a major in Biological Sciences and a minor in Mathematics. Rebecca comes from a rural area in Northern Alberta, Canada and has had the pleasure to work closely with many Indigenous youth in the classroom. She combines her passion for youth engagement, climate action, and social justice to inspire thousands of youth in her role at CGE.
The Centre for Global Education is proud to call ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Amiskwacîwâskahikan) home. We acknowledge the many diverse Indigenous groups that have resided on Treaty 6 Territory for time immemorial and who continue to be the caretakers and advocates of this land.