Sustainability Month is already in its third week!

Sustainability Month is a collaboration between King’s and KCLSU that offers all those involved an opportunity to learn more about sustainability topics, collaborate and connect with others from across King’s and #TakeAction on the climate crisis.

Check out the events taking place this week (14th to 18th of February)*

Monday 15:30
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17:00		 The World We Want to Create – A Vision for the Future

 

 What positive world could we create if more people addressed the climate emergency? This new, fortnightly interactive event series focuses on the possibilities of a better world to motivate climate action. 
Tuesday 18:30
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19:30		 Diet and Sustainability – how to eat to fight climate change (CANCELLED) This event will discuss the close link between diet and sustainability, focusing on the benefits of a plant-based diet and its implications for sustainable food systems and the environment. 
Wednesday 13:00
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14:00		 Proudly King’s History Month Quiz! Lunchtime social (LGBTQ+)  This LGBTQ+ lunchtime quiz covers trailblazers, pop culture and more. Fun AND educational? Sign up. 
18:00
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21:00		 Seminars on environmental education debate strategies to teach for a sustainable future (Brazil Week)

 

 Specialists from the UK and Brazil will lead roundtables to discuss environmental education and practical approaches to implementing it (day 1). 
18:00
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20:00		 Climate, environment and security in the Amazon rainforest (Brazil Week)

 

 This panel aims to present multidimensional perspectives to sustainability policies, international cooperation, national security, and sovereignty in the Amazon region. 
Thursday 18:00
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21:00		 Seminars on environmental education debate strategies to teach for a sustainable future (Brazil Week)  Specialists from the UK and Brazil will lead roundtables to discuss environmental education and practical approaches to implementing it (day 2).

 
18:30
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19:30		 The Climate Crisis and Refugees

 

 This event will educate King’s students and staff on migrant rights, and examine the links between climate change and migration. 
Friday 17:00
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18:30		 Amazon deforestation in the context of international relations of Brazil (Brazil Week)  Join forest engineer Virgilio Viana for this lecture on the deforestation of the Amazon and its effects on international relations in Brazil.

 
18:00
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19:30		 Careers in Sustainability Q&A Panel (w/ KCL Geography Society)

 

 This event will explore environmental, economic and social careers in sustainability, and discuss networking opportunities that exist for students. 

*Please note there have been some changes due to the strikes. You can find the most recent updates here.

More things to check out throughout the month:

  • Visit our Shots for Hope exhibition in The Exchange, Bush House between 2 February and 3 March. The exhibition features photos submitted by King’s students and staff that inspired hope.
  • This month coincides with LGBTQ+ History Month – make sure to get involved in that too.
  • Join the King’s Move challenge: get active by switching up your typical commute for something more active this February.

All registration is done via Eventbrite. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for updates and discussion!