RCE Greater Portland-2016

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1. Project Title: 
Think Tank
2. Thematic area/s addressed by the project
Select your options: 
Higher Education (HE)
Other
3. Project partner contact information : 
Organization: 
Community Energy Project
Role: 
Host Organization
Main Contact: 
Sherrie Pelsma
Name: 
Sherrie Pelsma
Affiliation: 
Community Partner
Email: 
outreach@communityenergyproject.org
Alternative project contact: 
Name: 
James Reed
Affiliation: 
Community Partner
Email: 
jsquared.james@gmail.com
4. Project type
Select the relevant type for your project: 
Bridging local and global perspectives on SD
Engaging with transformative learning and research for SD
Enabling policy formulation and/or institutional change
Contributing to community engagement
Contributing to capacity development of stakeholders and partners
5. Project description
Provide a short description of the project including strategies, regional challenges, aims and specific project activities.: 

Our GPSEN Think Tank supports our research and advocacy efforts, in addition to providing a forum for innovative discussions.

Objectives:

  • Support GPSEN Research & Curriculum committee.
  • Create a central organizing tool to allow researchers, visionaries, and all who are interested in asking deeper cultural and policy questions about how to use concepts and theories to help create a more sustainable future.
  • Complete research for asset map of existing sustainability research and researchers in the greater Portland region and beyond.
  • Serve as a central hub to connect researchers and students with research questions and funders, allowing opportunities for engagement.
  • Address core priority action areas in UNESCO’s Global Action Programme on ESD.
  • Offer Fellowship and Internship opportunities
  • Host an annual Sustainability Symposium
6. Project status
On Going
Description: 
We host regular meetings for thought-provoking conversations, networking, and event-planning.
8. Tagging
Region: 
Americas
Tags (choose up to 5): 
Community Education
Curriculum Development
Diversity, Equality & Justice