21
November
09:30

11th Cross-disciplinary Workshop on Sustainability

Sustainability Aula Magna, Saló de Graus and Fontana
"Climate action at university and from the university"
 

With the eleventh Cross-Disciplinary Workshop, our aim is to reflect on climate action from a cross-disciplinary perspective, analysing the relationship between consumption and environmental protection, in accordance with goal 13 of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

Through student presentations and by listening and conversing with experts from different fields, this year’s workshop will explore issues such as: How does global warming affect people's health? What human activities contribute to climate change? What are the dangers and consequences of climate change for our health? How can we help to curb climate change in our daily lives? Can citizen participation help to address climate change?

9.30 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.

  • Interactive workshops and posters: “Climate Action”

11.00 a.m. - 12.00 a.m.

  • Colloquium-conference: “Climate Action. Is the future in our hands?
    • Dr Emilio Chuvieco. Professor of Geography at the Universidad de Alcalá de Henares and director of the Environmental Ethics Chair.

12.30 a.m. - 14.30 a.m.

  • Climate Fair!
    • Space to publicise initiatives of different companies and organisations.
    • The stands of the fair will be grouped into different areas: sustainable food, mobility, sustainable fashion, cosmetics, cleaning, waste reduction, etc.

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