Challenge 2009
oikos Chapters take the Climate Curricula Challenge and demonstrate that to make a difference, all we need is a good idea, motivation, engagement and open dialogue.
During the week of 19-23 of October 2009, Sylhet, Cologne, Graz and Witten/Herdecke organized successful events to discuss the threats and challenges of Climate Change and engaged students and faculty in the quest for a safe climate future. This first round of events wish to make a contribution to two important initiatives: the 350.org and planetcall.org, both with a strong mission of raising awareness for Climate Change and the need for a successful agreement in Copenhagen this December.
Check out the results in each of the locations!
oikos Sylhet
On October 22, oikos Sylhet organized a lecture for 60 students in Bangladesh. Mr Md. Tarikul Islam and Mr. A.K.M Gulam Kibria of Beanibazar Government College spoke about the risks and challenges that Climate Change imposes to Bangladesh. Learn more about the event!
oikos Graz
On October 21, oikos Graz discussed Climate Change at the Technical University Graz, in Austria. The event gathered more than 70 students eager to listen to and debate with experts in the field. Follow here details of the event!
oikos Cologne
On October 22, oikos Cologne posed the challenge: What is academia doing regarding one of humanity's most important challenges in our century? Check out here how speakers responded to it.
oikos Witten/Herdecke
On Monday, October 19, oikos Witten/Herdecke went to Bonn to interview Dr. Anna Pegels from the German Development Institute. “Developing Countries and Climate Change” is the topic of the interview. Read more about it here.
