The pupose of the Commission is to promote geographical and environmental education globally.

In order to accomplish this goal, the activities of the Commission include:

• publication of a journal, International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education,newsletters, and conference proceedings;
• organization of international conferences;
• coordination of international and regional research projects; and
• co-sponsorship of the Geography Olympiad.
  

　Members of the Commission include Professor Lex Chalmers, Commission Chair, 2004-2008.

Please follow these links to explore this site and the workings of the Commission on Geographical Education.

• The template for preparation of papers for the CGE meeting in Tunis is now available. Go to the Conference page for additional information.

• The opportunity to comment on a draft Declaration on Geography Education for Sustainable Development has ended. The Declaration is available in a variety of languages online.

• The Commission endorses the IGU Initiative on Cultures and Civilizations for Human Development. See www.homeofgeography.org or email m.robertson@latrobe to learn more about this project.

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