sustainability education summer institute islandwood 2010
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Presentation made at the Sustainability Education Summer Institute at Islandwood, summer of 2010TRANSCRIPT
Redefining & Diversifying the Sustainability Movement
Stacy C. Noland, MS, PMPFounder & CEO
Sustainability Education Summer Institute – IslandwoodBainbridge Island, Washington
July 27, 2010
“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.”
Maya Angelou, b. 1929
VideoMy President iz Green
Background
EnvironmentalEducation
Information Communication
Technology
EE (30yrs) ICT 30yrs
Social Entrepreneurship
Mission
To Help People
Protect the Planet
Pursue Social &
Economic Prosperity.
Programs
Youth Ecopreneurship & Sustainability
Building Science
Transportation
Solar
Wind
Bio Energy
Green Career IntroductionTeens 11th & 12th Grades
Sustainable Design Project
Higher Education(2- and 4-year)
Community Partners (Industry/Business,
Agencies, non-profit & community groups)
Career/Tech
Arts
Language Arts
Health/Fitness
Science
Math
Social Studies
Engagement &
Achievement for All
Design Solutions to Real-World Problems
Alternative Assessment of
Student Learning
Systems In Need of Sustainable Design1. Buildings/Homes2. Agriculture/Food3. Energy Production4. Water Management5. Waste6. Transportation
Interdisciplinary Standards-based Learning
Youth Ecopreneurship & Sustainability
High School
Redefining & Diversifying the Sustainability Movement
Redefining & Diversifying the Sustainability Movement
Key Questions1) What environmental, social and economic issues most impact communities of color?2) How are SEJOs & EROs changing the environmental movement?3) What is the pipeline of people of color pursuing green careers?4) What is the role of educators in "building the pipeline?“5) What action steps do we need to move forward?
Defining the Issues
Disproportionate Impact
Environmental Racism
Environmental Justice
Environmental Equity
Diversification
How SEJOs are Changing the Sustainability Movement?
Advocacy
Education
Experience
Communication
Action
Social Environmental Justice Organizations (SEJO)
Environmental Reformist Organizations (ERO)
What’s the Pipeline?`
Volunteering
Education
Internships
Volunteering
“I knew nothing about the environmental field when I was in high school. I had never heard of hazardous or toxic waste. There are opportunities in the field for a variety of different backgrounds. Knowing about the opportunities is the first step.” ~ Rhonda Cross
Mentors
What’s the Pipeline?Everyone must put in a little sweat equity. The key to success is in paying your dues.
What’s the Role of Educators?
“The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind.”~ Kahil Gibran
What’s the Role of Educators?
• CommunicateA
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GreenCareers
EnvironmentalPlanning
EnvironmentalCommunication
Solid WasteMgmt
Hazardous Waste
Air Quality
Green ICTEnergy
Conservation &Mgmt
Transportation
Water QualityConservation & Mgmt
AgricultureFishery, &
Wildlife Mgmt
Renewable & Clean Energy
Public Sector•Federal Government•State Government•Local Government
Private Sector•Corporations•Consulting Firms
Nonprofit Sector
Where Green Professionals
Work?
Types of Work Activities
1. Lab Work2. Field Work3. Planning & Design4. Policy Making5. Regulatory Compliance6. Public Information7. Research8. Information Mgmt9. Public Relations
Conclusion
Huntsville, AL (aka Rocket City)
Hope, Optimism &
Belief in Possibilities…
Anything is Possible
Property President
Thank you
Questions&
Answers