The World We Want: The NAAEE Podcast
Imagine a world where communities thrive, curiosity sparks change, and hope fuels action. Welcome to The World We Want, the NAAEE podcast that's bringing a better future to life, one inspiring story at a time. Join us as we chat with people across continents and cultures who care about education and the environment—the trailblazers, visionary leaders, and everyday heroes making a difference.
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The World We Want: The NAAEE Podcast
Growing Hope Through Positive Storytelling and Community Action: A Conversation with Crystal DiMiceli
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Many of us care deeply about the future of our planet. But sooner or later, we arrive at the same question:
What can I actually do?
In this episode of The World We Want, host Gerry Ellis of GLOBIO sits down with environmental educator, conservation communicator, and Forces for Nature host Crystal DiMiceli to explore how hope is built through action, one small step after another.
Drawing on experiences from work in Panama and Colombia and years of interviewing conservationists, educators, and community leaders, Crystal reflects on how positive storytelling can help people move beyond feeling overwhelmed and begin making meaningful change in their own communities.
Together they discuss:
- Why hope grows from taking action
- The role of storytelling in environmental education
- Helping young people feel empowered rather than overwhelmed
- Finding local ways to make a difference
- Building stronger connections to nature
- The importance of becoming a bridge across different perspectives
Crystal also shares the personal journey that led her into conservation, the unexpected moment she realized she truly belonged in the environmental community, and why she believes every individual has the capacity to become a force for nature.
At its heart, this conversation explores a simple but powerful idea: Hope isn't something we wait for. It's something we build together.
Learn more about Crystal's work and find related resources for educators on our website >
The World We Want: The NAAEE Podcast is an educational outreach project of the North American Association for Environmental Education., in partnership with nonprofit GLOBIO.
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