Amaluisa, Cecilia

Global Environmental Citizenship Project, Commission Of Education And Communication Of The International Union For The Conservation Of Nature, Ecuador

Master of Education and expertise in learning, environment and development. Member of the Commission of Education and Communication of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Coordinates the Global Environmental Citizenship Project, developed in Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador,Mexico and Peru, together with the governments of countries, six international networks, and sponsored by UNEP and GEF.

Antunes, Angela

Pedagogical Department, Paulo Freire Institute, Brazil

Angela Antunes is a Master and Doctor in Education at the University of Sao Paulo (USP). She is Pedagogical Director at Paulo Freire Institute, and taught at public
schools of Sao Paulo.

 

Aragón, Luis E.

Unesco Chair On South-South Cooperation For Sustainable Development, Federal University Of Pará, Brazil

Colombian, Ph.D. (Geography), Professor of the Center for Advanced Amazonian Studies of the Federal University of Para, Brazil. Coordinator of the UNESCO Chair on South-South Cooperation for Sustainable Development. Ex-Executive Secretary of the Association of Amazonian Universities (UNAMAZ), and fellow of the LEAD International Programme (Leadership for Environment and Development).

Barkin, David

Economics, Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco, Mexico

David Barkin is a leader in the development of the field of ecological economics as an alternative paradigm, its integration into curricula for university teaching, and its application to the construction of 'post-capitalist' societies among indigenous and peasant communities in Latin America. David Barkin was part of a team for developing an international graduate curriculum in international sustainable development, coordinated by the Lünenberg University in Germany. David Barkin is author of numerous works in the field, including Wealth, Poverty and Sustainable Development.

Barros Pontón, Victor

Presidency, Colegio De Periodistas Del Azuay, Ecuador

Journalist and Advocate, Second Vice-President of the National Federation of
Journalists of Ecuador FENAPE, President of the College of Journalists of Azuay

Bermúdez De Lombana, Olga Maria

Environmental Institute, Idea - Universidad Nacional, Colombia

Professor and Coordinator of the Environmental Education Network, Institute of Environmental Studies, IDEA Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Researcher of the project about Environmental Culture.

Brenes, Abelardo

Desd Monitoring And Evaluation Expert Group (Meeg), Costa Rica

Member of the Monitoring and Evaluation Expert Group (MEEG) since 2007. Advisor to Earth Charter International. Director of Introspections Costa Rica.

 

Calderón Cruz, Norma Janeth

Subdirección De Manejo Ambiental, Corpoamazonia, Colombia

Dinamizadora de procesos educativoambientales Investigadora en Educación Ambiental.

Carby, Barbara

Hazard Management Cayman Islands, Cayman Islands

A Hazard Management professional with esperience in Government as well as Academia. I am decicated to the promotion of risk reduction through building knowledge and awarenesss from community to policy level.

Cavanagh, Agustina

Cimientos, Argentina

Agustina Cavanagh, Executive Director, Cimientos, Fundación por la Igualdad de Oportunidades Educativas, Argentina.

 

 

Charpentier, Claudia

San Ramon Site, University Studies Abroad Consortium, Costa Rica

I have worked in Environmental Education for over 20 years in formal and non-forma education. My interest has been how to overcome barriers that prevent
including environment and sustainable development in all university curricula.
I am currently a member of the Peace with Nature iniciative, that provides opportunities for teachers to infuse sustainable development in their academic
activities.

Collins-Figueroa, Marceline

Institute Of Education, The University Of The West Indies, Mona, Kingston 7, Jamaica

I am a lecturer in science and environmental education in the Institute of Education, UWI, Jamaica with responsibility for quality assurance in these areas for the Joint Board of Teacher Education. I have directed whole college and biodiversity projects in teacher education institutions. As a founding and present executive member of the National Environmental Education Committee, I have participated actively in the development and implementation of the NationalEnvironmental Education Action Plan for Sustainable Development in Jamaica, 1998-2010.

De Graav, Judy

Law, Anton De Kom University Of Suriname, Suriname

I am currently a lecturer in Law and Legal Systems, Introduction to Civil Law, Contract Law and also Occupational Liability (Specialty Course) at the Anton de
Kom University of Suriname (AdeKUS). I also participate as a member of project-team 3, within the socalled VLIR-IUC-AdeKUS project. As a team we were
able to develop the curriculum, education program and the research agenda for the graduate program called Master Education and Research Program for Sustainable Development.

Down, Lorna

The Institute Of Education, The University Of The West, Indies, Jamaica

Research interests include ESD, teacher education, literature & literacy.

 

Durant-Mcklmon, Yolanda

Unesco Kingston Cluster Office For The Caribbean, Jamaica

I am a Conservation Management Specialist with experience which spans a career in secondary and tertiary education delivery and cultural goods conservation. For the past two years I have served as Regional Coordinator of the Youth Poverty Alleviation through Tourism and Heritage project which is implemented in fifteen English and Dutch speaking Caribbean Countries. I am committed to the creation and expansion of opportunities for young people to participate in, contribute to and benefit from ESD initiatives.

Encalada, Marco

Management, Corporacion Oikos, Ecuador

Specialist in Communication for Development, Experience in implementing environmental education for over 30 years. Great deal of field research on approaches to education for sustainable development.

Fonseca De Andrade, Daniel

Ibiré, Brazil

I am a Brazilian biologist with a MSc. on Environmental and Development Education. I work as an under and post graduation courses teacher, an environmental management consultant and at the NGO Ibiré, which focuses mainly on teacher training.

Gadotti, Moacir

Doctor in Educational Sciences by the University of Geneva, is professor of Philosophy of Education at the University of São Paulo and Director of Paulo Freire
Institute. Author of many books, among others: "Pedagogy of the Earth" and "Education for sustainability: a contribution to the Decade of Education
for Sustainable Development".

Gezius, Helmut Chr.

Department Of Sociology, Anton De Kom University Of Suriname, Suriname

With 8 years of experience in the field of community and project development, I came to ask myself: Is sustainable development invention or intention?

 

Goldstein, Beatriz

Department Of Education, Faculty Of Philosophy And Letters, University Of
Buenos Aires, Argentina

I teach and do research work on Environmental Education for university students of the Educational Department and I coordinate ateliers and seminars for
teachers. I write books for teachers , scholars and young peoples
well as guidelines- on environmental education where one of the objectives is to integrate the principles, values and practices of sustainable development in them.
I write and dictate seminars and post-graduate courses by internet.

Gomez Prieto, Claudia

1- School Of Medicine 2- Board Committee 1- Universidad De Buenos Aires 2- Sociedad Argentina De Psicologia En Emergencias Y Desastres, Argentina

I'm Professor in Initial Education and Psychologist, with Postgraduate Studies in Clinical Psychology and in Management for Health, Disasters and Development.
My work is focused in risk perception, psychological assistance, education and community participation in risk disaster reduction. I have a long experience in university education, teachers training and non formal education for community leaders facing behavioral changes needed towards the goal of sustainable development.

Gonzalez Gaudiano, Edgar Javier

Institute Of Social Researches, Autonomous University Of Nuevo Leon, Mexico

Member of the Commission of Education and Communication of IUCN and Regional President for Mesoamerica (2001-2006). He has been member of Board of Directors at the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). He also worked with WWF and the UNESCO in projects related with
national strategies for environmental education. He has written nine books and more than 100 articles in several specialized journals about EE. He is a Latin American liaison and participate of the UNESCO Group of Reference for the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development. At the presente, he is alsoformer president of the National Academy of Environmental Education a NGO which seek to foster.

Grimberg, Maria Elisabeth

Environmental Division, Brazil

Coordination Board of Polis Institute, Waste specialist.

Hordatt Gentles, Carol

Institute Of Education, University Of The West Indies, Mona, Jamaica

Lecturer in Education whose research interests focus on the critical reorientation of teacher education and the inclusion of teacher and student Voices in the struggle for education for a better world.

Jimenez, Alicia

Earth Charter Center Of Esd, Earth Charter International Secretariat, Costa Rica

I am a very fortunate person who is doing and working on the things I am passionate about: nature conservation, social and economic justice, and culture of peace.

Malhadas, Ziole

Rce-Curitiba-Paraná, Universidade Federal Do Parana, Brazil

Coordinator of RCE-Curitiba-Paraná, Brazil, Senior Professor of UniversidadeFederal do Paraná, Brazil, PhD in Semiotics, Member of UNESCO International Network Reorienting Education for Sustainability.

Mar, Marissa

General Coordination Of Communication And Water, Culture, National Water Commission (Conagua-México), Mexico

Manager of Water Culture since 2008; Manager of Regional Communication Offices (2004-2008); Visual Identity Coordinator of the IV World Water Forum México (2006). Contact for UNESCO-IHP and Project Wet joint Programme "Water and Education" in the Mexican Water National Commission.

Mata, Alejandrina

Vice Ministry Of Education - Academics, Ministry Of Education, Costa Rica

Professor at the Counseling and Special Education School of the University of Costa Rica, Researcher in the fiel of Environmental Education 37 years of experience in Education.

Mata Guido, Lina

Leadership Program Agentes Of Change, Agentes De Cambio - Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Costa Rica

Lina Mata Guido holds a Baccalaureate of Law from the University of Costa Rica. Her Juris Doctor thesis is in the field of Environmental Law and Policy. She currentlyworks for the Leadership Program Agentes de Cambio, supported by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES). Her work focuses mainly on democracy, youth participation and environmental protection in Central America. Her energy is devoted to creating new progressive politics with a positive impact on the environment.

Maynard, Antonio

Unesco Nat. Com. Secretariat, Ministry Of Education/National Commission, St. Kitts and Nevis

I am the Secretary General of the St.KItts and Nevis national Commission for UNESCO, and the National Coordinator of the small Island voice Committee. I have been attending the UNESCO Executive Board meetings as an alternate Board member for the past 3 years.

Medellín Milán, Pedro

Agenda Ambiental (Environmental Agenda), Universidad Autónoma De San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Originally a Chemical Engineer, later dedicated to environmental, social and academic issues. Now teaching and doing research in environmental management and policies, including environmental education, scientific dissemination and promoting national incorporation of environment and sustainability in higher education. Particularly interested in industrial impact in environment and sustainability, and South-North dialogue.

Morelos, Salvador

Education And Training Center For Sustainable, Development (Cecad
Semarnat, Mexico

Currently Coordinator General of Education and Training Center for Sustainable Development (CECADESU) of the Ministry of Environment in Mexico (SEMARNAT).

Musso Quintero, Judith Del Valle

Área Educativa Agenda 21 Local, Cooperativa Ecológica Magally 'S 547, R.L., Venezuela

Somos una Organización Ecológica que recoge la sapienza familiar informal y formal, especialmente, de sus fundadores; así como, de sus sucesivas generaciones (Grupo Musso) para hacer bién a la humanidad.