Who We Are
AGORA ECO is a non-profit organization dedicated to environmental education. Founded in Ottawa, our organization works to strengthen civic engagement, encourage eco-responsible behaviours, and support professional integration into green careers. We bring together experts, youth, public stakeholders, and community actors around a shared vision: building a sustainable and resilient community.
Our Mission
To promote environmental education, strengthen civic engagement, and provide training opportunities that enable communities to actively participate in the ecological transition.
Our Vision
To become a leading actor in social and ecological innovation in Canada and beyond by training a new generation of green leaders capable of imagining, creating, and implementing sustainable solutions to address climate challenges.
Our Values
- Education and Knowledge: Providing accessible, reliable, and adapted knowledge to help people understand environmental issues and act in an informed way.
- Engagement: Working with and for local communities to create lasting impact.
- Inclusion: Offering open, equitable, and participatory spaces where everyone can contribute.
- Social Innovation: Developing creative solutions adapted to current environmental realities.
- Responsibility: Promoting transparent, ethical, and environmentally respectful practices.
- Collaboration: Bringing together public, private, and community actors to amplify collective impact.
Areas of Intervention
- Environmental education and awareness
- Community mobilization and civic engagement
- Professional training in sustainable careers
- Youth employment and green entrepreneurship support
- Promotion of zero-waste initiatives and sustainable lifestyles
- Research and innovation
- Partnerships and sustainable financing