RCE Greater Portland-2015

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1. Project Title: 
GPSEN Earth Week Presentation on ESD
2. Thematic area/s addressed by the project
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Other (please clarify) : 
Overview of ESD, so all of the above.
3. Project partner contact information : 
Organization: 
Portland Community College
Role: 
Host Organization
Main Contact: 
Kim Smith
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5. Project description
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Dr. Kim Smith, PCC Sociology Instructor and GPSEN Coordinator, introduced the UN’s new Global Action Program and helped participants explore how they can engage in the GAP's five priority action areas to help create a more sustainable future in our organizations, region and beyond. Co-sponsored by GPSEN and Portland Community College, this event built on efforts to create college and community networks that support E4 solutions, focused on the environment, education, economy, and equity.


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6. Project status
Finalized
Description: 
This was hosted on Earth Day: April 22, 2015, at PCC, in Kim Smith's Environmental Sociology class. Representatives from multiple classes attended, as well as community members and participants in the Hands On Greater Portland TeamWorks team. 40 people attended.
8. Tagging
Region: 
Americas