Centre for Environment Education (CEE) was established in August 1984 as a Centre of Excellence supported by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. CEE, a national institution with its headquarters in Ahmedabad, has a mandate to promote environmental awareness nationwide.
CEE is committed to ensuring that due recognition is given to the role of EE in the promotion of sustainable development. CEE develops innovative programmes and educational material, and builds capacity in the field of education and communication for sustainable development. It undertakes demonstration projects in education, communication and development that endorse attitudes, strategies and technologies that are environmentally sustainable.
"The setting up of a centre focusing its attention and developing expertise in the field of environment education at the national level would be a critical step in any conservation strategy. Grappling with the immediate problems of economic development, environmental issues often are labelled as being luxuries. Yet, unless environmental considerations are built into developmental plans, the latter's long term viability is at stake. This can only be achieved through widespread awareness and understanding of environmental issues and the interdependence of man with his environment. Against this background, the creation of an institution specifically devoted to environment education would be a far-sighted and significant action".
Original Proposal for creation CEE submitted to Goverment of India in 1983.
In collaboration with IUCN-Commission on Education and communication SASEANEE (South and Southeast Asia Network for Environmental Education) launched through a workshop involving participants from 16 countries.
'Coorg-an Alternative model' a project to develop ecologically sustainable alternatives to protect and conserve a fragile environment, lauched
Environment and Development Series for decision-makers brought out.
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Environment and Development Series for decision-makers brought out.
'Conserving India's Biodiversity through NGO training and projects with Local Communities' initiated in collaboration with field Studies Council, UK.
Samvardhan -- a capacity builiding intiative for Rural Higher Educational Institutes in Gujarat for sustainable natural resource management in rural areas implemented.
'Rebuilding Hope' initiated in over 20 villages with the objective of restoring and improving livelihoods and natural resource management through community-driven approaches following the devastating Gujarat earthquack. National Green Corps (NGC) programme of Ministry of Environment and Forests and Climate Change, Government of India to sensitize school children abot environment, its problems and conservation through school eco-clubs begins,..
WSSD : Facilitated regional multi-stakeholder consultations, and two docments presented at the summit in Johannesburg.
Anandshala, Joyous School, a collaborative project of UNICEF, GCERT, and DIET and the Directorate of Primary Education (DPE to facilitate development of model sustainable schools through local capacity building and financial and technical support initiated
South Asian Youth Environment Network launched.
HEWMEP (Healthcare Establishments' Wate Management and Education Programme) formulated.
Samvaad : Samvaad 0- A Dialogue on Sustainable Rural Development organized.
The India Report for the 12th Review Session of the United Nations Comission on sustainable Development (UNCSD) on Water, Sanitation and Human Settlements developed.
Green Teacher, Open and Distance Learning launched.
First Conference of the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development, Education for a sustainable Future (ESF), held in Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad Declaration made by more than 800 participants highlighted the potential of educaation to move people towards sustainable lifestyles and policies.
UNEP Global TUNZA International Youth Conference - Youth Internship announced
CEE-NFS, an environmental news and feature service initiated
'Joy of Learning' a handbook of EE activities for lower primary teachers brought out on request of NCERT for use in its 'massive teacher training programme'
Mammals of India, Copyright free Illustration Source Book developed to provide publishers with quality illustration
Catalysed formation of 4 Regional Centers of Expertise (RCE), as a part of UN DESD.
Global Communities for sustainablity project in 16 schools in India and 13 schools in Australia, in collabaration with Government of India and Government of Australia initiated.
Youth and WASH in India - a water, sanitation and hygiene project involving youth as agents for change was initiated in 5 states.
4th International Conference on Environmental Education hosted on behalf of Government of India.
Journal of Education for Sustainable launched.
The Earth Care Awards initiated to honour excellence in iniiatives towards climate change mitigation and adaptation by industries, communities and individuals.
Handprint, Action Towards Sustainablity, launched.
National Consulation on CSD 16 themes held.
The Pick Right/ Kaun Banega Bharat ka Paryavaran Ambassador campaign, a climate change education programme targeting 2,00,000 schools launched. It Involved preparation of educational material and training of trainers and teachers to spread awareness about climate change. It was linked to a campaign to vote for India's Paryavaran Ambassador. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam emerged as the children's choice of Paryavaran Ambassador.
'Gramshilpi', an initiative towards facilitating sustainable rural development enabling young agents to become a part of the local community initiated.
Hosted the Asia/Pacific Cultural Center for UNESCo (ACCU) Photo Message Exhibition-Letters to Tomorrow: Celebration of Our Living Culture in India, at Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Pune.
Consultation for India Report to CSD, UNCCD and UNCBD organized.
Public consultation on Draft Coastal Management Zone Notification 2008
Developed the India Report to the World Conference on ESD in Bonn, Germany, Towards a New Development Paradigm - Education for Sustainable Development.
The Conference, Ethical Framework for a Sustainable World, held in CEE Ahmedabad to commemorate 10 years of the Earth Charter.
MoEF & CC commissioned CEE to hold consultations to gather the public opinion and suggestions to improve and strengthem the existing Coastal Regulation Zone notification 1991.
Paryavaran Mitra, CEE's largest school programme launched.
Ganges River Dolphine Conservation Education Programme initiated in collabaration with partners in Uttar Pradesh in order to orient communities and schools the need to conserve this unique species.
ESD as a Driver for Green Economy, side event at Rio+20
International Conference on Biodiversity Conservation and ESD organized in partnersship with the MHRD, MoEF&CC, CBD, Secretariat, UNESCO, UNEP, GEF SGP/UNDP and NBA to reflect upon the scope, issues and challenges of education for bio-diversity conservation in the context of ESD.
Implements the piol phase of Young Masters Programme (YMP) course developed by international for the young Masters Programme (ISYMP), University of Lund, Sweden.
Science Express Biodiversity Special : A state-of-the art exhibiton on a16-coach train depicting India's biographic zones launched.
CEE partnered with the Swedish Institue of Educaion for Sustainable Development (SWEDESD) to faciliate the Collaborative Learning Programme, Supporting Urban Sustainability in six cities in Asia, Europe and South Africa
CEE assisted Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate change by providing 14 discussion papers and inputs for international negotiations on Sutainable Development Goals (SDGs).
UNESCO Chair on Education for Sustainable Developmen and the Human Habitat established in CEPT University, Ahmedabad, in Cooperation with UNECO, the swedish International center for Education for Sustainable Development (SWEDESD) and ICLEI- Local Government for Sustainablity.
CEE as a part of ESD Expert Network, conducted ESD muliplers course with a focus on Whole School Approach and organized an event A Dialogue on School Approach and organized an event A Dialogue on school Education for Sustainable Development.
Paryavaran Mitra Young Leader for Change mentored young students for taking up projects as the home, school and community.
The 8th South Asia Yputh Environment Network (SAYEN) Regional Meet supported by UNEP and Royal Society for protection of Nature (RSPN) Bhutan held in Bhutan
Law Carbon Report - For a Sustainable India - CEE worked with a group of NGOs and institutions from India and Germany to develop a first of its kind study which provides important insights for the Indian low carbon development policy debate.
Street for people : A Couse for Students of Architecture, Urban Design, Planning, a course on sustainable transportation, with a special focus on participatory street design developed in partnership with sustainable Urban Mobility Network (SUM Net)
UNFCC Survey on using ESD for Climate Mitigation
The GCS Marine Project 1600 launch event was held during March 2014 at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Gardens Point, Brisbane.
Ganga Pollution Awareness Programme, educational compnent of the Ganga Action Plan, involving water quality monitoring by schools in UP, Bihar and Bengal launched.
Project Nature CAMP (Camping Activities and Management Procedures) launched to make camping an organized activity, and harness the opportunity for environmental education.
Dr. William B. Stapp,one of the pioneers of Environmental Education in a session at CEE Ahmedabad
Dr. William B. Stapp,one of the pioneers of Environmental Education in a session at CEE Ahmedabad
CEE appointed as a nodal agency for the 'Environmental Orientation to School Education Scheme' of the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
NatureScope originally part of National Wildlife's Ranger Rick series, transadated and brought out as NatureScope India series.
'Training in Environmental Education (TEE)', a long-term programme aimed at developing a cadre of environmental educators, initiated.
Interpretive programmes installed at Kanha National Park and National Zoological Park.
On request from the MoEF india's official repor to United Nations Conference on Environment and Developed (UNCED) prepared
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Established as a Centre of Excellence of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India.
