Being aware of the impact of everyday activities on the climate is the first step toward knowing what steps can be taken to reduce emissions as an individual, a community group, or an organisation. Carbon literacy teaches facts to facilitate action and it goes beyond knowing to include emotional and behavioural enablers.Through generous support from the Australian Business Deans Council, we are offering a Carbon Literacy Training (CLT) through an accelerated 8 hour-program delivered online and across Australia and New Zealand by certified Carbon Literacy Trainers. In this unique partnership with the PRME AusNZ we will encourage you to consider how you can take meaningful action through your business school practices in education, research and our own impacts. By taking part in this program you will be eligible to receive a free certification so you can help others become carbon literate too.The CLT is accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project (CLP), a global organisation recognised by the UN at COP21 in Paris where it was awarded as a TAP100, one of 100 worldwide Transformative Action Programs.Once you have signed up using this form, we will send you instructions on how to access the CLT online and the event schedule/agenda closer to the date.

We are looking forward to seeing you at the event.

Regards,

ABDC-PRME Climate Action Working Group

“Connecting Minds for a Sustainable Climate Future”

When & Where:

Face-to-Face: Tuesday, October 17 : programming is in-person from 3 to 8 PM in DeVos Center, GVSU Pew Campus, Grand Rapids, MI. There will be NO virtual streaming or recording. Limited to 230 participants.

See Program HERE

Virtual: Wednesday, October 18: programming includes webinar presentations and panel discussions (different from Tuesday). Up to 1,000 participants can attend synchronously. Recording will be available.

See Program HERE

Focussing on sustainable travel, we will travel from Northern Ireland to the north of Scotland, walking, sailing, and public transport. Sustainable travel of course includes cycling and horse riding.

Murdoch University, Western Australia, October 16 2023: 12.00 noon-1.30 pm, Boola Katjin-Level 1, Room 011

Why aren’t we all eco-warriors? Can eco-sabotage ever be justified?

There’s a long tradition in philosophy discussing the use of civil disobedience for political goals. What is permissible when it comes to climate protests and activism? Is it ok to damage revered art works for a greater cause? Does it go too far to protest outside the private home of the CEO of a major fossil fuel company?

Join us for a panel discussion with climate activists, students, and academics on this hotly debated issue. The panel debate is organised by the Murdoch Philosophy Program and students of the unit PHL211 Environmental Justice as part of Global Climate Change Week at Murdoch University.

Tuesday 17th Oct 2023 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (AEDT) by Zoom

To mark Global Climate Change Week 2023, UOW is putting microplastics under the microscope to raise awareness of the challenges plastic use and its production places on human and planetary health.

Wednesday 18 October: 8.00 to 10.00 am (AEDT)

Ride2UOW is a free, non-competitive cycling event that aims to increase the number of university students and staff riding to campus.

Join one of two guided rides from nearby suburbs to the Wollongong campus. The guides are all experienced, local cyclists that will help you get to know your cycle commute to UOW campus where you’ll enjoy a complimentary breakfast and free coffee on arrival!

Wednesday 18th Oct 2023, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM AWST

2023 Roby Lecture distinguished speaker, Dr Christine Ledger, will present 'Sustainability, Creativity and the Human Vocation'. The lecture will explore the question ‘How are human communities to express their creativity, effectively and compassionately, in a world in crisis?’ This is a question for all of us. Dr Ledger will primarily use the lenses of theology and history, drawing upon her PhD research Towards a Theology of Technology, to address it.

Location

Kim Beazley Lecture Theatre is located adjacent to Bush Court, at Murdoch University's Murdoch campus, 90 South St, Murdoch WA.

Join us for a fun-filled evening of sumptuous food (all sustainably sourced, of course!), live music and dancing. Brought to you by UOW Pulse, UOW and Green Connect

The Op Shop Ball is back for the second year and brings together UOW Students, staff and community members to acknowledge Global Climate Change Week and showcase how we can all make positive change.

Join us for an enjoyable evening featuring sustainably sourced vegetarian cuisine, fashion, live music and dancing. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with colleagues and friends, all while contributing to a greener environment, as well as raising money for a UOW Sustainable Futures Student scholarship.

Tickets only $25 for students and $50 for General Admission