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By RCE Greater Atlanta | November 25, 2020

Since its launch in 2017, RCE Greater Atlanta has been recognized several times for its commitment to furthering regional implementation of the U.N. SDGs. Our network is proud to be the receiver of two international awards and has been featured in several news articles and videos.

Awards

RCE Greater Atlanta was among the recipients of the eighth RCE Awards, which celebrate projects and programs on Education for Sustainable Development within the United Nations University Global RCE Network.

The first RCE Greater Atlanta award went to the Environmental Justice Academy (EJA), co-sponsored by three RCE Greater Atlanta members: Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC), the Center for Sustainable Communities, and EPA Region 4. The project was designated an Outstanding Flagship Project for SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.

The second RCE Greater Atlanta award went to the RCE Greater Atlanta Track hosted at the April 2019 Atlanta Global Studies Symposium at Georgia Tech. The project received Honourable Mention for SDG 4 – Quality Education.

See this press release for more information on the awards RCE Greater Atlanta received.

News

Press Releases

  • Emory - Feb 14, 2018: RCE Greater Atlanta officially acknowledged by United Nations University
  • Spelman - Feb 15, 2018: RCE Greater Atlanta Officially Acknowledged by the United Nations University
  • Georgia Tech - Feb 16, 2018: United Nations University Names New Regional Centre of Expertise in Atlanta
  • April 15, 2019: Turner Foundation Awards Grant Supporting the Region’s First Sustainability Network
  • Feb 3, 2020: Regional Sustainability Network Receives Two United Nations University Awards

    • News Articles

  • Feb 2018: UN affiliate recognizes new regional center for sustainability in metro Atlanta
  • Oct 2018: U.N.-affiliated sustainability network to be recognized at Center for Civil, Human Rights
  • Apr 2019: College students promote sustainability in world’s challenged communities
  • May 2019: Why are communities most affected by research often the last ones involved?
  • Metro Atlanta CEO, Feb 2020: Regional Sustainability Network Receives Two United Nations University RCE Awards
  • Feb 2020: RCE Greater Atlanta brings home two international awards in sustainability
  • Apr 2020: College students brainstorm to promote UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
  • May 2020: Georgia Tech president: Fostering global collaboration, local action in 21st century
  • Sept 2020: As science is under assault, Georgia Tech president affirms people-centered research, teaching

    • Videos

  • Atlanta Celebrates International Youth Day - Watch the full version or short version. Members of the RCE Greater Atlanta Youth Network share their vision to achieving a sustainable and just world.
  • "RCE: The Early History" - RCE member Rick Stone facilitates an informal video conversation with six members who have been involved in the network since early on (41 min.)
  • "The Power of Multi-stakeholder Collaborations in Centering Equity and Working for a Just Transition" - Video conversation featuring speakers from RCEs in Atlanta, South Carolina, Texas, and Vermont, recorded for the 2020 AASHE conference
  • "Tackling SDG 10: Reducing Inequalities in Atlanta" - Presenters share perspectives on the values that the RCE network brings to their work, especially around environmental justice.
  • RCE Greater Atlanta Mentorship Program (Adair Garrett) - Presents an overview of the RCE Greater Atlanta mentorship program which works to connect students and young professionals from across Atlanta with mentors from the private, public, and non-profit sectors.
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