{"id":381,"date":"2020-01-10T10:45:12","date_gmt":"2020-01-10T10:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridge314.qodeinteractive.com\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2024-11-19T18:52:05","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T18:52:05","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/myecohero.com\/?page_id=381","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The children of today are tomorrow\u2019s adults. It is therefore important to educate them about ecology, environmental preservation as well as the opportunities of the green and social economy from an early age onwards so they will consider protecting our planet\u2019s resources as part of their lifestyle choices.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The “Eco Hero Lab\u201d is both a school program and an online portal that inspires young people to become planet protectors. Children are taught the science about our planet’s ecosystems through videos and are then invited to bring the science to life in their own school or after school program through the 5 “Eco Hero Challenges.\u201d

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After the young participants learn about the need for sustainable development and the reality of four ecosystems, they are ready to turn their newly gained knowledge into a project through which they can explore sustainable lifestyle solutions that are within their reach and good for the planet.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our Founder Pamela Peeters<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t
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Pamela Peeters is an international award winning environmental economist, a sustainability strategist\u00a0and a Certified National Geographic Educator who assists companies, centers of education and youth to become leaders in sustainable development.

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Pamela is also a Fellow to the Explorers Club, a and a member of IUCN’s Commission on Education and Communication. Twenty five years ago, she started the \u201cEco Hero\u201d program for Youth and expanded the format to the \u201cEco Hero Lab\u201d while visiting schools in the USA and abroad.

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When producing and hosting the OUR PLANET TV series, she was invited to join the marketing team of the US partnerships for the UNESCO Decade for Sustainable Education in 2005 and launched the \u201cSustainable Planet\u201d film festival later on that year with international chapters in the USA, Belgium, Jordan, Bahrain and the USA.

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Pamela has also written 5 books, including, Urban Ecology, Eco Hero Goes to Sweden, Eco Hero goes to Canada, the \u201cBecome an Eco Hero,\u201d SOLD OUT in Belgium and the \u201cTransformed by a Tusk\u201d graphic novel.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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“learn more about Pamela Peeters\u201d<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We train youth to become Eco Heroes through different programs since 2004.\u00a0<\/h5>
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The children of today are tomorrow\u2019s adults. It is therefore important to educate them about ecology, environmental preservation as well as the opportunities of the green and social economy from an early age onwards so they will consider protecting our planet\u2019s resources as part of their lifestyle choices. Pamela Peeters has worked with toddlers, children, adolescents and young adults. Her own signature \u201cEco Hero\u201d brand serves as edutainment for children and introduces them to ethical and engaged citizenship.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Future of Education – according to UNESCO – is one where curricula will emphasize ecological, intercultural and interdisciplinary learning. Our \u201cEco Hero\u201d programs have already been offering that – and more – since 2004 and we look forward to helping you with your future needs as well!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Eco Hero<\/em>
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\u201cwe train youth to become Eco Heroes through different programs since 2004: it\u2019s our 20th anniversary!\u00a0<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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MUSEUM PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES<\/strong><\/p>

Our \u201cEco Hero\u201d curriculum was the theme and framework for the \u201cAssociation of Science and Technology Centers\u2019\u201d celebration of \u201cWorld Science Day!\u201d Four different museums hosted experts, students from nearby schools and educators showcased their knowledge, talent and results from the \u201cEco Hero Challenge.\u201d The virtual event linked museums from all around the world. Our \u201cpop up\u201dart gallery and \u201cEco Hero Sanctuary\u201d have been popular productions as well \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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COURSE MATERIALS FOR SCHOOLS<\/span><\/b><\/p><\/div>

Our \u201cEco Hero\u201d course materials have been designed to give youth from all ages the inspiration to become lifelong learners from the \u201cUniversity of Nature\u201d and \u201cBecome Eco Heroes\u201d who are engaged towards sustainable lifestyles! There are teacher\u2019s manuals, a graphic novel and fun assignments for all ages available in three languages.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Socially and Environmentally responsible Companies love to support our projects since they reach students, parents, teachers, decision makers and media in different geographic locations. Since the program has been introduced 20 years ago, we are known for our true commitment to excellence and making an impact.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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IN THE MEDIA\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p><\/div>

Our own environmental educational projects and the work of our advisors are the subject of many TV appearances, book contributions, media articles, lectures and even campaigns. We are honored to have fantastic partners who not only update us on their projects but also integrate our projects in their growth, multiplying our successes even further!<\/span><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The “Eco Hero” Character was created 20 years ago by environmental economist Pamela Peeters and evolved in a first book (an adventure that took place in Sweden) and a workshop for kids. That workshop was first introduced to school kids in a Manhattan Park (New York) and since then \u2026 we have gone places and .. received quite some press! This page will show you how we made the news and, \u2026, where we have been with our \u201cEco Hero\u201d project.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t

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    \u201cTheir Majesties, the King and Queen have noted - with interest - your achievements and commitment to raising awareness of the importance of sustainable development among young people for the benefit of the environment and our planet. The King and Queen wish you every success and encourage you to continue this important\u00a0work.\u201d<\/p>

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