Join us as we chat with people from across the globe who care about education and the environment—the trailblazers, visionary leaders, and everyday heroes making a difference.
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Imagine a world where communities thrive, curiosity sparks change, and hope isn't just a wish—it's a plan in action.
Welcome to The World We Want, the NAAEE podcast that's not just talking about a better future—we're bringing it to life, one inspiring story at a time.
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Creating New Spaces for Learning About the World Around Us with Margie Vandeven and Roger Still | S2 Ep 18
Where does learning happen? Margie Vandeven and Roger Still join host Gerry Ellis to explore how nature, community, food, health, and everyday experiences can help us rethink environmental learning, and why creating more “porches” might be part of the answer.
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Learning Together: Language, Nature, and the Conversations That Shape Us | S2 Ep 17
In this episode of The World We Want, host Gerry Ellis and educator and researcher Dr. Diego Román explore how language, community, curiosity, and environmental education come together to shape the way we learn—and how we work together to care for our shared world.
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Growing Hope Through Positive Storytelling and Community Action | S2 Ep 16
In this latest episode of The World We Want, host Gerry Ellis speaks with conservation communicator and Forces for Nature podcast host Crystal DiMiceli about hope, storytelling, and why meaningful environmental action often begins with small, local steps that inspire lasting change.
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Nature Journaling with John Muir Laws: Cultivating Curiosity and Observation | S2 Ep 15
In the latest episode of The World We Want, hear from naturalist, educator, and internationally recognized nature journaler John Muir Laws about the power of paying attention.
The World We Want podcast is a co-production of the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), in partnership with GLOBIO.
About Our Host Gerry Ellis
Gerry’s award-winning career as an international wildlife film-maker, photographer, and writer spans three decades and features work appearing in National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, The New York Times, Ranger Rick, and more. He is the author and/or photographer of more than a dozen books, including two in the highly acclaimed National Geographic Kids Book series. His current work is featured on the GLOBIO YouTube channel Apes Like Us. He is also the host of Talking Apes podcast.
For more than five decades, the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) has served as the professional association, champion, and backbone organization for the field of environmental education (EE), working with EE professionals across United States, Canada, and Mexico, as well as globally, to advance environmental literacy and civic engagement to create a healthier and more sustainable future.
GLOBIO partners with primate-focused conservation nonprofits and cause-driven organizations to create impactful media that informs and inspires. GLOBIO's mission is to elevate the voices of those protecting great apes, wildlife, and the environment. With over 20 years of experience in wildlife media, they bring expertise and passion to every project.
The World We Want podcast, season two, is funded by the Office of Environmental Education at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through ee360+, the Environmental Education and Training Program led by NAAEE under Assistance Agreement No. NT 84019001. It has not been formally reviewed by EPA. The views expressed in season two of this podcast are solely those of the podcast guests and/or NAAEE, and EPA does not endorse any products or commercial services mentioned in this podcast.