Other Event Archive

• This is how we do it: Delivering Carbon Literacy within your Institution – 25th May 2021

  Gain insight into Manchester Metropolitan University's award-winning Carbon Literacy training model Universities have a key role to play in facilitating the global transition to a low carbon, climate resilient society, where their potential contribution extends beyond their own operations through...

• Earth Action Hub – 21st May 2021 to 23rd May 2021

  The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is excited to be announcing the launch of Earth Action Hub, a dynamic 3-day virtual climate event (May 21st - May 23rd 2021) dedicated to engaging everyone, from youth to elders, in learning about and promoting sustainable solutions to climate change....

• Climate Exp0 – 17th May 2021 to 21st May 2021

  Climate Exp0 will showcase the latest thinking and most relevant international research in the run-up to COP26 around five key themes. Online, free, and open to all, it’s an opportunity to connect policymakers, academics and students across the world, and harness the power of virtual collab...

• Putting a value on nature: Influencing global action on environmental challenges – 20th May 2021

  Professor Dame Henrietta L. Moore & Professor Sir Charles Godfray in conversation Thursday 3 June, 5pm – 6pm  BST The recently published Dasgupta Review has made a strong call for the fundamental rebuilding of economic models in ways that inherently value Nature. These are welcome findin...

• Carbon Trust Net Zero Energy Transition Week – 18th May 2021 to 20th May 2021

  A programme of virtual events exploring the crucial steps necessary to deliver a smart and flexible net zero energy system. Transitioning to a net zero energy system in 2050 will require a more integrated systems approach to decarbonising power, heat, transport and industry sectors. Energy flexib...

• Responsible Futures - taking learnings from an online learning provider – 20th May 2021

  UCEM will be leading a working session exploring the different tools and modes they used to engaging students meaningfully with Education for Sustainable Development.  As the leading provider of supported online learning for real estate and construction professionals worldwide they will explore thei...

• Earthrise Summit – 19th May 2021

  Earthrise Summit: 19 May 2021 Eight hours, 60 speakers, one day of action: Huckletree presents Earthrise Summit, a virtual sustainability festival. Explore and address the climate change agenda with brands, leaders, entrepreneurs and investors. Headline speakers include model-turned-activist L...

• UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development – 17th May 2021 to 19th May 2021

  Our planet and its inhabitants are under increasing pressure: Human-induced climate change, limited and recklessly exploited resources, rising temperatures and sea levels, pollution and shrinking biodiversity are just a few of the issues governments and populations face around the world. The current...

• Bank of England speech: Managing the impact of climate change – 18th May 2021

  The event will be taking place in conjunction with the University of Edinburgh and will be introduced by Professor Peter Mathieson, Principal and Vice-Chancellor. Sarah Breeden, the Bank of England's Executive Director for UK Deposit Takers Supervision and Executive Sponsor for Climate Change, wi...

• Biking back to work: Progress towards cycle access for everyone – 17th May 2021

  This virtual panel event on the theme of cycle commuting will explore the barriers that different groups of society face to cycling to work, and what steps can be taken at a variety of scales to address these. Three speakers from a variety of organisations will briefly discuss their involvement with...

• Virtual Climate Science Conference 2021 – 11th May 2021 to 12th May 2021

  Science for a resilient future   Innovation in science and services to address the societal challenges of climate change and build a more resilient net zero future.  In November 2021 the UK, in partnership with Italy, will host the COP26 meeting in Glasgow. This is the crucial climate summit a...

• Planet Mark Zero Carbon Tour – 12th May 2021

  Join the University of Greenwich in making your Zero Carbon Commitment 2021 to 2030 is a critical moment in time. What we do in this period, the Decade of Action, will almost certainly determine the course for humanity and our fellow passengers on planet earth. At the University of Greenwich, we ...

• Call for Clubs Annual Summit - Environmental Sustainability Coalition – 11th May 2021

  Attend 1 of 2 sessions taking place Eastern Time (ET) on 11 May 2021 at: 2pm Eastern Time (ET) 9pm Eastern Time (ET) The objective of this event is to shine light on student groups that are currently working towards making a difference & connecting these groups to like-minded individuals fr...

• A new economic grammar – The Economics of Biodiversity: The Dasgupta Review – 6th May 2021

  Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta & Professor Cameron Hepburn in conversation Thursday 6 May, 5pm – 6pm, BST Biodiversity is declining faster than at any time in human history with one million animal and plant species at risk of extinction within decades. The Dasgupta Review on the Economics...

• Transform 2021 – 4th May 2021 to 5th May 2021

  Transform USA 2021 (May 4-5) will provide the forum for leaders to come together and share how they are delivering the sustainability transition. Sustainability is no longer at the fringes of business strategy; it is intrinsic to any successful business’ future. We know what we need to do, ...

• Women in Sustainability – 5th May 2021

  The University of Huddersfield’s Sustainability Team invites you to attend their first ‘Women in Sustainability’ event where they will be joined by an exciting, all female panel to discuss the vital role of women working in sustainability. The event will be held on Wednesday 5th Ma...

• The role of the University in a sustainable future – 23rd April 2021

  With the UK set to host COP26 later this year, now is a key moment in the race to secure a sustainable low carbon and resilient future. What role can universities play in delivering ambitious climate action? University of Leeds Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simone Buitendijk, is gathering key voices...

• Advancing Sustainability Goals: The Power of Tools and Data – 22nd April 2021 to 23rd April 2021

  12:30pm – 2pm (Hawai’i Standard Time, HST) which is 11.30pm on Thursday 22 April 2021 BST. To celebrate the 51st Earth Day and to support this year’s theme "Restore Our Earth", MÄ�noa Institutional Research Office (MIRO) is pleased to host a free virtual symposium on data and a ...

• Climate Change and the Green Economy Conference – Preparing for the future – 21st April 2021

  The world faces a climate emergency and this last year has reinforced and heightened awareness on why we need to collectively address this huge challenge and take action. The green thread needs to weave through our whole college strategy to address the crisis, in addition our students demand action....

• Book Launch: 'Conversations on Global Citizenship Education' – 19th April 2021

  This stimulating online discussion event marks the launch of the new book 'Conversations on Global Citizenship Education: Perspectives on Research, Teaching, and Learning in Higher Education', edited by Development Education Research Centre alumnus Emiliano Bosio. Emiliano, along with three of th...