What is GEM?
The Global Environmental Management Education Center (GEM) is a center for world class curricula and outreach education services in natural resources and environmental management. GEM's purpose is pioneering and applying practical learning methods and technology to solve natural resource problems by linking faculty, students, and citizens worldwide. GEM serves students and stakeholders with curricula and outreach programs that are integrated and international using the tools of technology and communication to solve real world problems. GEM is building hope for the future through its work on sustainability, international programming and leadership development.
Where is GEM?
GEM, established in 2000, is located at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and is affiliated with UWSP's College of Natural Resources, the largest and premier undergraduate institution of natural resources and environmental management in North America.
Director's Commentary for October 2009: “Homeland Maturity”
Read the latest GEM publication online: "GEM Case Studies in Community Sustainability". It's a look at six communities around the world that have made strides toward sustaining their livelihoods, communities and culture through local effort.
