Canadian Wildlife Federation proudly supports the upcoming 5th World Environmental Education Congress

Thousands of educators from across Canada and the world will have an opportunity to discuss the prevention and resolution of environmental issues at the 5WEEC World Environmental Education Congress. The event will take place in Montreal, Quebec from May 10 to 14, 2009.

“Environmental education plays a critical role in the future of the planet, and 5WEEC will provide the unique opportunity for some of the brightest minds to not only discuss current issues but also innovative resolution[s],” says Wade Luzny, Executive Vice-President of the Canadian Wildlife Federation.

Thousands of representatives from all sectors of the environmental field, including educators, government, media and non-profits like CWF, will attend 5WEEC to discuss the planet’s current state and the role of environmental education in achieving a greener tomorrow. The congress will explore key issues, including how environmental education can add meaning to our lives, how it can contribute to social innovation and how it can influence policy.

One of the highlights of the congress is the Symposium hosted by the Canadian Wildlife Federation Learning Institute (CWFLI) on the current state of wildlife education. Held at the Sponsor Presentations venue and chaired by Dr. Grant A. Gardner, who is an Institute Fellow at CWFLI and Associate Vice-President (Academic) at Memorial University, this highly anticipated series of conversation sessions between panelists and 5WEEC delegates is not to be missed. Panelists include Dr. Richard Mrazek, Institute Fellow, CWFLI and Professor of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Lethbridge; Dr. Yves Jean, Institute Fellow, CWFLI and Professor and Director, Unité d'Enseignement et de Recherche, Sciences et Technologies, TELUQ/UQAM; Dr. Leo Elshof, Institute Fellow, CWFLI and Assistant Professor, Acadia University; and Dr. Luba Mycio-Mommers, Education Director, Canadian Wildlife Federation. All congress delegates are encouraged to participate in this innovative learning opportunity.

“Environmental education is a core function of CWF, and we will continue to think globally and act locally by informing, communicating and taking action on the biggest issues facing Canadian wildlife,” says Luzny.

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About the Canadian Wildlife Federation

The Canadian Wildlife Federation is dedicated to fostering awareness and appreciation. By attaining and spreading knowledge about human impacts on the environment, sponsoring research, promoting sustainable use of natural resources, recommending changes to policy and cooperating with like-minded partners, CWF encourages a future in which Canadians can live in harmony with nature. Visit cwf-fcf.org for more information.

Contact

Stacey Scott
Communications Officer, Canadian Wildlife Federation
613-599-9594
staceys@cwf-fcf.org