What is CEI?
An international organization dedicated to raising awareness about environmental
issues by educating youth on these topics. Students collaborate in teams to develop
environmental projects and attend a conference to present their work to peers from
around the world. During the conference,local community sponsors host workshops for
students and teachers, while partnerships offer additional support and learning
opportunities for networking among teachers and professors. Through this process,
students also enhance their teamwork and leadership skills.
- To cultivate understanding and awareness of environmental issues
- To assist young people from all cultures in growing as responsible stewards and active citizens
- To appreciate and respect diverse cultures, enabling collaboration despite cultural differences.
- To exchange environmental concerns and collaboratively develop practical solutions through discussion.
- To offer innovative solutions to environmental challenges while respecting and emulating nature’s design.
- To build partnerships within respective communities to strengthen each organization’s capacities.
- To engage in advocacy and learn how to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.
How To Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved with CEI.
Donate to Support CEI USA
If you are a teacher or educator, contact us to start your own delegation
If you are a teacher or educator, contact us to start your own delegation
Our Work
Beyond annual engagement with USA delegations – youth ages 13-19 and their adult educators – attending the annual International Caretakers Conferences, we have been continuing to engage youth, especially underserved youth, here at home, in helping them develop and implement a profound sense of personal and civic connection to their environment.
Nature in the City Day Camp
Beyond annual engagement with USA delegations – youth ages 13-19 and their adult educators – attending the annual International Caretakers Conferences, we have been continuing to engage youth, especially underserved youth, here at home, in helping them develop and implement a profound sense of personal and civic connection to their environment.
Restoration Projects
Pictures speak louder than words in telling the story of hands-on service learning, team problem-solving and the personal sense of accomplishment and skill building that happens even after only one day event. Authentic work experience, making a difference, and a sustained sense of appreciation are only a few of the catalysts that help form a passion and conviction of helping our planet.
Pringle Creek Restoration at Leslie Middle School
This ambitious project of more than 1100 feet of Pringle Creek entangled with invasives but rich in natives and water life has been delayed due to the pandemic. We will be working with the 24J School District Grounds Maintenance, City of Salem Water Management and Marion Soil and Water Conservation District that not only engages their students but also the school catchment community in this multi-year project
Our Goals
To develop environmental awareness and knowledge
To help youngsters in every culture develop as stewards and citizens
To understand and respect various cultures and be able to work hand in hand in spite of cultural differences.
To share with each other environmental concerns and develop through discussion practical solutions.
To provide innovative solutions to environmental challenges while recognizing and following nature's design.
To develop partnerships within respective communities to enhance the capacities of each organization.
To practice advocacy and learning how to effectively engage in dialogue with a variety of stakeholders.