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Acknowledged as a Regional Center of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development (RCE) by United Nations University, in 2013, we are part of a coalition of 175 RCEs around the world. Check out our FAQs to learn about the vision and history of RCEs, how GPSEN was created, the geographic region for ‘Greater Portland’, our community partners, the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and how GPSEN is supported.
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Solving the Climate Crisis: The Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy and a Healthy, Resilient and Just America

Grading Goal Four – Tensions, Threats, and Opportunities in the Sustainable Development Goal on Quality Education

7th Higher Education in the World Report “Humanities and Higher Education: Synergies between Science, Technology and Humanities”

Improving Scientific Input to Global Policymaking with a Focus on the UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Monarch Butterflies: On the Brink of Extinction
Even though we’ve all had that on our minds lately, it’s still important to consider species that play critical roles in ecosystems and are threatened with extinction. One such species is the monarch butterfly, a key pollinator. As our partners at the Xerces Society...
Enthusiastic response to PCEF’s first request for proposals
PCEF received 140 applications from community groups to invest in climate action that advances racial and social justice. At the close of the two-month application period on November 23, the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) received 140...
ESD for 2030 Regional Launch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJmdPXplvCQ Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) supports efforts to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes needed to contribute to a more inclusive, just, peaceful and sustainable world. In...
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