Webinar
From Problems to Possibilities: The Power of Systems Thinking for Environmental Educators
Client: NAAEE
Date: March 2026
Learning Format: live webinar
Summary:Co-presented for NAAEE's national eeWEBINAR series alongside Compass Education Executive Director Nicole Swedlow, this interactive webinar helped environmental educators move learners beyond awareness of environmental problems and into meaningful, systems-informed action, introducing the Sustainability Compass as a practical tool for learning design.
Project Overview
To illustrate a range of ways systems thinking tools can support key concepts and practices in education, whilst also promoting sustainability mindsets. In addition, to create a space for community, connection, and learning amidst an isolating global pandemic.
The Goal
Equip a national audience of environmental educators with practical systems thinking strategies so they can help learners identify root causes, recognize leverage points, and find pathways to positive change. The session introduced the Sustainability Compass, a tool educators can use to design learning experiences that build agency and empower learners to take informed action.
The Learning Experience
A 1-hour interactive webinar hosted by NAAEE as part of its monthly eeWEBINAR series for environmental education professionals.
305educators registered
71%of registrants from the United States
4%of registrants from Canada
~50%work in nonformal education
The remaining registrants came from countries across Africa, Europe, and Asia. Beyond nonformal education, registrants also worked in formal pre-K–12 schools, higher education, and nonprofit organizations.ns.
