Tag: climate

ACADEMY OF CHANGE – for a democratic and sustainable transformation

BY SDG Watch Europe

We are pleased to share with our readers the training course Academy of Change, a great opportunity for young people to gain knowledge and tools for creating sustainable transformation.

The Academy of Change is a training course for young people who want to work on climate, social and economic justice, get skilled in methods of change and become part of a young international network.

The course is co-initiated by our members Nyt Europa, Organization Earth, EEB, Oxfam IBIS, supported by other organizations.

WHEN?
The course takes place from end-November 2021 to end-January 2022, consisting of 7 sessions of 2-3 hours. 

WHERE?
The course will have a hybrid format. It will be possible to participate online from any location or physically in Copenhagen for those living in Denmark. 

WHY?
You will get knowledge of theories and movements within sustainable societal transformation – you will become a change-agent yourself!

For more information, please visit the website.

To sign up and read the full programme, click here!

Africadag, Climate Justice

By Women Engage for A Common Future (WECF)

This year’s Afrikadag, organised by Foundation Max van der Stoel (FMS), focused on climate justice. The week featured several inspiring online events to which Women Engage for A Common Future (WECF) contributed. Read more about the engaging conversation between WECF and their partner Action for Rural Women’s Empowerment (ARUWE) and have a look at the recap of the launch event of the new study “Climate justice: African perspectives & EU policies.” Kirsten Meijer – WECF NL Director and FMS Vice Chair – was one of the event’s panellists and gave a passionate speech about the need for this type of research that focuses both on stories and solutions. Worth a read HERE!