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When the Foundation for Environmental Education became global in 2001, countries outside of Europe began joining the Eco-Schools programme as well. South Africa was the first country to do so. In 2003 Eco-Schools was identified by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as a model initiative for Education for Sustainable Development. [4]
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE, pronounced AY-shee) [2] [3] is a 501(c)(3) association of higher education institutions headquartered in Philadelphia. The association aims to improve sustainable practices in higher education by advocacy of sustainable innovation.
Hesburgh Award: Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America: University that has exceptional faculty development programs United States: IEEE James H. Mulligan Jr. Education Medal: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers: Educator's contributions to the vitality, imagination, and leadership of the members of the engineering ...
The criteria for the selection of outstanding elementary and secondary school teachers, principals and other education professionals as Milken Educators include all of the following: "Exceptional educational talent as evidenced by effective instructional practices and student learning results in the classroom and school;
The National German Sustainability Award: Cabinet of Germany: Cities, companies and individuals promoting the idea of a sustainable society [65] Monaco: Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Awards: Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation: Exemplary action in favour of the environment and the protection of the planet [66] Netherlands: Order of ...
The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recognizes U.S. organizations in the business, health care, education, and nonprofit sectors for performance excellence. The Baldrige Award is the highest [2] formal recognition of the performance excellence of both public and private U.S. organizations given by the President of the United States.
The Foundation for Environmental Education was established in 1981 as the Foundation for Environmental Education in Europe (FEEE). However, at its 20th anniversary general assembly, held in Copenhagen in 2001, the organisation decided, because of growing interest from outside Europe, to become more global and dropped "Europe" from its name to become the Foundation for Environmental Education ...
The first SEED Awards were presented between 2005 and 2008. On 30 June 2015, after 8 years at the helm of SEED, Dr. Helen Maquard stepped down as executive director. Under her leadership, SEED has evolved from a biennial awards scheme into a multi-component programme for action on sustainable development and the green economy. [12]