| August Issue
Welcome to the RCE Greater Atlanta's monthly newsletter. Each issue includes updates on important events and highlights the projects of network members.
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RCE Greater Atlanta Offers a New Program for Youth (17-29): SDG Futures Fellowship
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RCE Greater Atlanta’s Summer 2022 Interns have developed a new fellowship program to develop student leadership around the SDGs. Set to run from Fall 2022 to Spring 2023 called the SDG Futures Fellowship focuses on:
- Youth Leadership and Professional Development
- Education on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through:
- Local and global case studies
- Action projects with community partners from the Global RCE Network and RCE Greater Atlanta
SDG Futures Fellowship will be co-led by Georgia Tech and KSU with involvement from RCE GA community partners. There will be in-person and virtual events and workshops, with some open to the public (so stay tuned for those). Students from all of the RCE-affiliated Higher Education Institutions are encouraged to apply. Young professionals interested in transitioning to sustainability careers may participate through SGF Fellowship as well. Applications will be available sometime this month.
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The Ceilidh Event hosted by RCE Greater Atlanta with Rick Stone, CEO of StoryWork International, Ends with Resounding Success!
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A Ceilidh is an ancient approach to building a sense of community that originated in Ireland and Scotland. It is an excellent way to reconnect and foster a sense of community and trust through storytelling. Julie Chen, a Summer 2022 Intern for the RCE Greater Atlanta worked hard to organize the event with her committee. The SLS Interns shared their stories with each other and with members of the RCE Network in the Kendeda Building at Georgia Tech following the closing session of the Sustainable Communities Summer Internship Program of 2022. The interactive session featured prompts that guided participants to deep and meaningful conversations - even with strangers. The RCE Greater Atlanta plans to have more events like this in the future, so there are more opportunities for you to participate!
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RCE Greater Atlanta Mentorship Program NewsAugust 20, 2022 - Share Your Interest!
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Mentorship is about impact. So, the RCE Mentorship Program is making a shift in 2022, focusing on how mentorship could possibly make the biggest difference in a student’s future.
If you are interested in participating, or just want to learn more, just drop a note to Megan (mdufresne6@gatech.edu) or Scott (bscottsadler@gmail.com), and we will be happy to help.
Please share your interest by August 20. Mentorship pairings will be made during the first week of September, and they are student-driven! Thanks.
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New Book: The Role of Multinational Enterprises in Supporting the United Nations SDGsEdward Elgar Publishersby John R McIntyre, GT CIBER, Scheller College of Business, Georgia Tech; Silvester Ivanaj, ICN Graduate School of Business; and Vera Ivanaj, ENSIC School of Engineering University of Lorraine.
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This is the fifth volume in a series on global sustainability and corporate social responsibility, and it is part of the New Horizons in International Business Series. It is singularly focused on the UN SDGs and the role of corporate governance. The book was released in late July 2022 in hardback format.
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RCE Youth Webinar: Art, Actions, and Perspectives for Biodiversity Conversation and Art Challenge
August 12, 2022 1:00am-3:00am (Online)
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Join the RCE Youth Webinar online on August 12, 2022, from 2 pm to 4 pm (JST) (1 am to 3 am EDT) in celebrating International Youth Day. This year, the webinar is organized by the Global RCE Service Centre. The webinar will highlight youth-led activities addressing issues on biodiversity conservation and sustainable development and feature youth artists promoting biodiversity conservation through art. There will also be an interactive workshop to inspire more young people and other stakeholders in the Global RCE Network and beyond to accelerate efforts in these areas. Youth and all those interested in empowering and engaging with youth are encouraged to attend. To register, please complete the online form here.
2022 RCE Youth Biodiversity Art Challenge
Open through 30 September 2022 (10:59 am EDT)
In partnership with UNESCO, the Global RCE Service Centre at UNU-IAS is now accepting submissions for the RCE Youth Biodiversity Art Challenge! The challenge is open to anyone aged 35 or younger worldwide. They are looking for your creative works of art that put a spotlight on the species, habitats, and ecosystems that we need to work to protect.
More Information>
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The 11th Americas RCE Meeting on 'Now, more than ever! The RCE Network as a Peace Leader!'
October 3-5, 2022 (Salisbury, Maryland, and Online)
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This Meeting will be hosted by RCE Salisbury with the support of the United Nations University - Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS). The Americas RCE Meeting will provide a platform to discuss, debate, and launch activities that reinforce education's fundamental role in achieving a sustainable future in the region. The Meeting also aims to take stock of regional initiatives, including the role of ESD in implementing sustainable development on the ground in the Americas. The Meeting will be in-person but also live-streamed online.
Registration:
Participants NOT applying for Financial Support and Case Study Presentations: Sunday, August 14, 2022 (10:59 am EDT)
For Online Participation: Sunday, September 18, 2022 (10:59 am EDT)
For more information, visit RCE portal site
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Science-Based Choices for Climate Action, Insights from the IPCC 6th Assessment ReportOctober 24-26th (Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA, USA., and Virtual)
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You are invited to join Dickinson College for a symposium that will bring together authors of the newest reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), policymakers, other experts, and the audience to engage in conversations about findings from the IPCC’s 6th assessment report, why they matter, and how they can be used to mobilize more ambitious and equitable actions on climate change. The symposium celebrates awarding of the 2022 Sam Rose and Julie Walters Prize at Dickinson College for Global Environmental Activism to the IPCC in recognition of their important work.
In-person or via Livestream hosted by Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA, USA. Both in-person attendance and the Livestream are free, but we are asking everyone to register in advance.
Register>
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The U.S. Green Building Council Georgia Presents: Green Scene Events in August
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Join us for an informal networking event for environmentally minded people. USGBC Georgia invites you to our monthly gathering for those interested in all things sustainable and green.
This is a community and networking event for all, especially those interested in sustainable business, environmental and social causes, green architecture and design, education, construction, clean energy, and more.
8/18: Green Scene – Athens
8/25: Green Scene – Atlanta
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Carbon Reduction Challenge Finalist Expo
August 19, 2022 2:00pm - 3:00pm (Virtual)
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This summer, students participating in the Carbon Reduction Challenge have been designing projects that reduce CO2 emissions and save money at organizations ranging from large firms to universities, public schools, and more.
Please join us in celebrating their collective accomplishments at the Carbon Reduction Challenge Finalist Expo, where the finalists will present their projects and winners will be announced!
August 19th | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT
Virtual via Zoom platform
RSVP>
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Invitation to Collaborate on UNESCO Greening Curriculum Youth Survey from UNESCO Open until August 8, 2022
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From the Global RCE Service Centre:
The UNESCO Greening Curriculum Youth Survey is on climate education targeted at young people between 12-25 years old, is open until 8 August 2022.
To ensure all learners acquire knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes to tackle climate change, UNESCO plans to co-develop some guidelines with young people to support policymakers integrate climate education into education policies and curricula.
We would like to understand young people’s learning experiences on climate change and to learn from their say on what they wish to see changed on climate education in their schools and community. The result of this process will be published at COP 27 in Egypt in November this year, and will contribute to the development of the UNESCO greening curriculum guideline to be launched for COP28 in 2023.
Youth greening curriculum survey:
English
French
Spanish
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U.S. EPA Environmental Justice (EJ) Developments, Resources, and Funding Opportunities
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From the US Environmental Protection Agency:
“New” Funding: “TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RFA to be Announced.” Highlights, as of this time:
TC-TAC – Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers program (previously called REACH – Regional Equity & Capacity Hubs)
Concept: A “one-stop shop” Technical Assistance (TA) program with a special emphasis on underserved communities where multiple centers across the USA provide support on a wide range of topics (i.e., Technical Assistance, Training, and Support/Resource Activities).
Funding: It is projected that a total of $50 million in funding will be awarded under this RFA. EPA anticipates making between 5 - 10 incrementally funded awards with periods of performance of three years with total funding of approximately $6 million per award depending on an array of factors ($2M budgeted per year).
Eligible: public/private universities, public/private nonprofit orgs/institutions, Intertribal Consortia. More specifics to come in the RFA.
RFA – Request for Applications, anticipated early August 2022.
“New” Funding: “FUND-THE-FUNDER” RFA to be Announced.” Highlights, as of this time:
Pilot Sub-Award Approach for Small Grants: “FUND-THE-FUNDER”
Concept: The Agency is Piloting a “Fund-the-Funder” approach and will provide all funds for EJ Small Grants to 1 - 2 entities to manage the program. The organization will manage the competition process and sub-award funds to communities.
Eligible: Nonprofits (large), Colleges/universities, & Intertribal Consortia
Awardee(s): 1-2 entities, will received estimated $10M
RFA – Request for Applications, anticipated September 2022.
Outreach: EPA HQs will be doing outreach webinars to help explain this opportunity
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| RCE Greater Atlanta Linktree
The RCE Greater Atlanta Linktree is up-to-date with resources about the new Fellowship Program as well.
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| RCE Membership Directory
A membership directory has been added to the website. It includes the option for a keyword search, as well as a drop down menu that organizes the list by action group.
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"Submit an Event" to have your event included in the monthly calendar.
If you would like additional assistance promoting your event through RCE channels, please contact us. The more time we have, the better we will be able to help get the word out. Please get us the information one month in advance of the event date, if possible.
The RCE newsletter is sent out on the 1st Thursday of every month. Content is sourced from the Google Group, but RCE Members can also send projects, events, and stories to include! Please email rcegreateratlanta@gmail.com by the end of the previous month to be included in the following month's newsletter.
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RCE Resources
The Wiki includes ESD, SDG, and other RCE resources not only for Greater Atlanta, but also for the entire regional RCE community. Check out the RCE Americas Wiki page and the RCE Greater Atlanta Wiki page and feel free to contribute with resources.
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