Overview
The New Brunswick Environmental Network (NBEN), established in 1991, is a bilingual communication network that links together over 110 non-profit environmental organizations. The NBEN provides educational opportunities for its member and associate groups and encourages the growth of the environmental movement in New Brunswick. The NBEN is governed by representatives chosen from each of the following groups: Youth, First Nations, Francophone and Anglophone.
The website includes a comprehensive collection of resources and programs for sustainability education including links to Green Economy New Brunswick. Launched in spring 2021, Green Economy New Brunswick is a provincial Hub that brings together, supports, and celebrates local businesses in setting and achieving robust sustainability goals. The Hub provides a variety of tools and resources, peer learning events, 1:1 support, and public recognition to help businesses succeed in taking action on climate change while saving money, engaging their employees, and building their profile as Green Economy Leaders.
The organization provides a Youth Environmental Action Network
Where youth who are interested in learning more about careers in environmental sustainability can connect with others who are also passionate about this growing career area. This arm of the organization provides ideas, resources, newsletters, and links to several other environmental organizations.
The Earth Ed resource is a valuable tool to assist teachers and other educators in locating New Brunswick-based guest speakers, field trips, and student mentors.
New Brunswick Environmental Network
Objectives
- To support learners interested in exploring careers in environmental sustainability in New Brunswick.
- To support educators and learners interested in supporting Wabanaki ways of knowing and being.
Instructions
Educators can direct learners interested in environmental sustainability to this organization and site. There are many areas within the site to explore and links to partner organizations that can serve as a springboard for both educators and students. There are also opportunities to make connections to local New Brunswick Wabanki educational perspectives.
Key Highlights
- A local resource, specific to New Brunswick.
- Bilingual.
- Supports Reconciliation efforts and activities.
- A good way to connect youth to other youth and organizations involved in environmental sustainability.