Choose the Future Education for Sustainable Development Conference November 26-28, 2008, Winnipeg, Manitoba

About the Conference

Choose the Future was designed for educators who wished to embed the principles and practices of sustainable development in their teaching and program planning, this conference also applied to leaders of business, NGO’s and government who wished to engage their employees and stakeholders in sustainable practices and operations.

With industry leading speakers highlighting a range of sustainable development topics, the conference also showcased the Manitoba Sustainable Development Round Table 2008 Manitoba Excellence in Sustainability Awards. These awards, developed by the Manitoba Round Table for Sustainable Development, recognize and honour people, projects, and ideas that successfully turn the principles and guidelines of sustainable development into concrete, lasting achievements.

This conference was a project of the Manitoba Education for Sustainable Development Working Group (MESDWG), which brings together stakeholders from the formal, non-formal, and informal education sectors in an effort to further develop, communicate and promote ESD in Manitoba.

The MESDWG was created in 2005 jointly by Learning for a Sustainable Future (a national not for profit organization), Environment Canada (Federal government), Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth, and Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy (Provincial government). The Science Teachers Association of Manitoba (STAM) is a major sponsor and partner in this conference.

Event Program With Powerpoint

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Conference Proceedings

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Conference Sponsors

We would like to recognize and give a special thank you to all that contributed to the conference
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