Project Green Schools At UN Climate Week in NYC
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Project Green Schools Partners with UNGA and Attends Conference
The Journalists and Writers Foundation (JWF) organized an international conference during the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in collaboration with 36 non-governmental organizations from 24 countries. The theme of the
UNGA Conference 2019
was: Transforming Our World: Inclusive Social Development for All.
Project Green Schools was honored to partner with as well as attend the UNGA Conference along with our National Youth Council Student Officers.
Pictured Above:
Robin Buchanan, PGS Executive Director and Founder, along with
Sello Hattang, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation and winner of the Culture of Peace Award at UNGA Conference
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Project Green Schools Presents at 3rd Green Schools Conference During Climate Week
Project Green Schools Founder and Executive Director, Robin Buchanan, was honored to speak at the Green Schools Conference. We are extremely proud of our National Youth Council Officers representing the student voice from CA, MA and NY as they gave a presentation at the
Green Schools Conference
in NYC!
Special thanks to
Green Mentors
and Virendra Rawat for hosting this event and for partnering with Project Green Schools. And always a pleasure to work with our dear friend Stephen Ritz of The Green Bronx Machine.
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Left to right:
Executive Director of Green Mentors, Virendra Rawat; PGS Student Officers: Rebecca, Haley and Heather; Executive Director and Founder of PGS, Robin Buchanan; and Stephen Ritz of The Green Bronx Machine
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National Youth Council Student Officers presenting at 3rd Green Schools Conference.
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Project Green Schools Partners with NBA Player, Enes Kanter
An honor meeting with NBA , Boston Celtics and Youth Empowerment Award Winner, Enes Kanter at the UNGA Conference 2019.
Project Green Schools partnered with Enes to help promote a free one day wellness event/basketball camp for students in the Boston area on Saturday 9/28/19.
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NEW Project Green Schools Interactive: The Many Ways to Green Your School, Grades K-12
Our NEW interactive Green School features dozens of ways to green your school, all aligned with our "13 Pathways for Greening Your School" & UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Check it out
and learn how students, teachers, administrators and community members can work together to make it happen!
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Congratulations to U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools
On Thursday September 25, 2019 the U.S Department of Education held their 2020 Green Ribbon Schools Awards Ceremony.
Congratulations to Project Green Schools Members Boston Green Academy and Boston Latin for earning Green Ribbons this year!>
Check out images of the ceremony
here.
Now is a great time to begin preparing for the 2020 application cycle by using resources and programs available on
Green Strides
. Read some common misconceptions about the award dispelled in a
blog
by the director, and review
f
requently asked questions
about all three award categories.
Learn More!
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Project Green Schools Gets A Shout Out on Boston News Network
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James McManus of Slowey/McManus communications talks about growing awareness of the growing problem climate change, and speeding up response to the challenge. McManus mentions PGS at 2.05 minutes in his i
nterview for BNN News. Aired September 23, 2019.
Slowey McManus is a Boston-based integrated communications firm that works with a broad range of corporate and non-profit clients in the energy & environment, education and health care sectors. They provide counsel to Walmart, ISO-New England, Good Energy, Vote Solar and the Boston Green Ribbon Commission.
BNN, produced at the Boston University College of Communications, is a nightly news program that focuses on news and events in Greater Boston.
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Join NH First Lady Valerie Sununu at the Table
New Hampshire’s First Lady Valerie Sununu in partnership with Project Green Schools is bringing together environmentally conscious middle and high school students from across the Granite State to participate in
The Bridges House Youth Sustainability Council (BHYSC
)
to inspire the next generation of environmental leaders. At these meetings, students will share ideas about what New Hampshire can do to promote sustainability within our state as well as at the Bridges House itself.
Learn More and Register NOW!
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National Youth Council Corner
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Join National Youth Council for 2019 - 2020 School Year!
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National Youth Council is currently accepting membership for the 2019-2020 school year!
National Youth Council students are difference-makers who are invited to participate in important regional, national and world events. Students in grades 5-12 are eligible to take part.
Follow the National Youth Council students on their Instagram page:
pgs_council
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Bring Scenic Conservation Education to Your School
Check out our new
Scenic Pathway in a partnership with Scenic America to educate and engage your students on scenic conservation.
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Children Change their Parents' Minds About Climate Change
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Events
This
Sunday, October 6, 2019
is the fourth annual Green Sports Day™ and we want to invite you to participate. The Green Sports Alliance is spreading the word about the efforts athletes, fans, and organizations are making to lessen their footprint on our planet. Can we count on you to join us?
Somerville, MA
Lunch will be provided!
March 2-4, 2020
Portland, Oregon
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Resources, Grants, Recognitions, Scholarships, Internships and Competitions
The Campus RainWorks Challenge is a green infrastructure design competition for American colleges and universities that seeks to engage with the next generation of environmental professionals, foster a dialogue about the need for innovative stormwater management techniques, and showcase the environmental, economic, and social benefits of green infrastructure practices.
Registration for the 2019 Challenge
closes Oct. 15, 2019
.
LEARN MORE
GCF Awards recognize and promote the most noteworthy and successful efforts to fight climate change. The first installment of the GREEN CHAMPIONS GCF Awards will recognize outstanding INDIVIDUALS and ORGANIZATIONS who are driving climate transformation.
DEADLINE: October 15, 2019
Learn More
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – as part of its People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Award Program – is seeking applications proposing to research, develop, design, and demonstrate solutions to real world challenges.
Deadline: November 19, 2019
The World of 7 Billion student video contest bring technology and creativity into your middle and high school classes.
he deadline for submissions is February 27, 2020 – use this
lesson plan to get started now! Full contest guidelines, resources for research, past winners, and more can be found
here.
K-12 schools can save up to 50% on energy use if they optimize their lighting equipment and operations.
The guide offers lots of helpful information such as an introduction to electric cars, differences between the models, government grants, tax advantages and more!
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Project Green Schools 2019 Annual Report
Take a moment and see all the amazing work Project Green Schools has accomplished this year.
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