GPSEN Co-Founder Kim Smith’s expertise in — and passion for — environmental sociology has made her an international leader in sustainability education, representing the U.S. in global efforts, while also bettering her own community in Portland, Oregon. In addition to teaching sociology at...
The 40th UNESCO General Conference (12-27 November 2019) adopted the new global framework on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD for 2030) for the period of 2020-2030. The global framework for implementation of ESD is the follow up to the Global Action Programme on ESD (GAP, 2015-2019). ESD...
Portland State offers new Climate Change Science and Adaptation minor, open to all undergraduates. Portland State University is offering a new minor this fall aimed at informing and engaging students on the pressing issue of climate change. The new Climate Change Science and Adaptation minor is a...
GPSEN’s strategic plan for 2019-2022 places sustainability education at the forefront in order to transform “business as usual” to a sustainable future through new levels of shared identities, empowerment, and active engagement. Strategic Priorities and Highlights Educational programs, such as...
The new report entitled: “Culture in the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda”, coordinated by ICOMOS and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) with contributions from all campaign members, sends key messages on the role of culture – current and potential – in the implementation of...
In August 2019, the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) released a new set of sustainability standards alongside the release of their 10th edition of the CAS Professional Standards for Higher Education. The 10th edition includes standards for 47 functional areas...
GALLERY 114 1100 NW Glisan Portand, Oregon 97209 503-243-3356 www.gallery114pdx.com www.facebook.com.gallery114pdx FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 11, 2019 Gallery 114 December Exhibit Jon Gottshall “16 Cranes” Opening Night: Thursday, December 5th, 3 pm to 9pm Saturday, Dec 14: Discussion with...
Beaverton City Council last night voted unanimously to approve their first Climate Action Plan, which mandates 86 actions toward an eventual goal of net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases citywide by 2050. The climate action plan was more than three years in the making before its approval Tuesday,...
At the recent SDG Summit, United Nations Secretary-General called for a Decade of Action to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. To support this effort, UN DESA’s Division for SDGs has set up a dedicated online mechanism to mobilize and publish new and ambitious SDG...
After years of decline, a spike in air pollution may have taken the lives of almost 10,000 additional Americans over two years. Following a 24% drop between 2009 and 2016, particulate matter air pollution in the U.S. increased 5.5% in 2017 and 2018, according to a new analysis of Environmental...