29. Building Environmental Literacy for a Changing World

About this episode

The episode features Judy Braus discussing the mission and impact of the North American Association for Environmental Education on environmental literacy.

Today’s guest is Judy Braus, Executive Director of the North American Association for Environmental Education or NAAEE for short. NAAEE’s mission is to use the power of education to advance environmental literacy and civic engagement so that people and communities can make informed decisions and take action toward a healthier, more sustainable, and equitable future. They equip educators, leaders, and learners with evidence-based tools and knowledge, to help people across ages and backgrounds understand environmental issues and take meaningful action. In this episode, we explore how the organization’s mission has evolved, how it bridges research and practice, and how it’s helping shape the future of environmental literacy in the face of climate change, social justice challenges, and digital transformation. Connect: https://naaee.org/

People in this episode

Host: Jenn Galler

Guest: Judy Braus

Topics covered

• environmental literacy
• civic engagement
• climate change
• social justice
• education
• sustainability

Keywords

• environmental education
• NAAEE
• sustainable future
• climate change
• civic engagement
• educators
• research and practice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: North American Association for Environmental Education, NAAEE

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