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Mission & Core Values

The North American Association for Environmental Education advances environmental education and supports environmental educators in Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

We value: 

• Inclusivity
• Trust 
• Collaboration
• Innovation
• Stewardship
• Excellence

Critical Factors for Success

1. Stabilize, diversify, and grow financial resources.
2. Build infrastructure and capacity to sustain success.
3. Develop a clear strategic focus, vision, and plan.
4. Increase cultural diversity and inclusivity.
5. Better serve tri-national mission and membership.

Vision Statement

By 2015, the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) will be the premier organization in Canada, the United States, and Mexico providing environmental educators, and the organizations that train, employ, and support those educators with professional development, guidelines for excellence, networking, and advocacy, all within a culture of inclusivity.

Strategic Initiatives

The NAAEE will accomplish this by embarking on 5 strategic initiatives:

1. Provide the highest quality, research-based programs, products, and services for diverse individuals and organizations engaged in environmental education.
2. Strengthen organizational capacity to operate a thriving enterprise as a model for fiscal and environmental sustainability.
3. Increase NAAEE’s presence and partnerships with organizations that train, employ, and support environmental educators in Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
4. Increase the diversity of NAAEE’s membership and leadership within a culture of inclusivity.
5. Serve as a highly trusted, inclusive, and visible advocate for environmental education in Canada, the United States, and Mexico.