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Climate Action Week 2024
Events for Climate Action Week, 14th - 17th October 2024.
Monday 14th
Solidarity with Global Environmental Activists: a gathering
Globally, while progress is being made on solving environmental crises in some areas, fossil fuels continue to proliferate and ecosystems continue to be destroyed for profit. Those responsible for this damage are not being held to account. Instead, environmental activists are facing draconian prison sentences, violence and, in some cases in the global south, murder. Join us and Global Justice Society in making placards inspired by the Just Stop Oil "soup-throwers," in the Lucy Smith Room (4.01) in The Hub from 4pm - 4.30pm. At 4.30pm, we'll walk to the gates of main campus with our placards, to demonstrate our solidarity with environmental activists everywhere in ten minutes of silence.
Where: Lucy Smith Room, 4th floor of the Hub
When: 4pm - 5pm
Why Irish Politicians need to listen to Voices from the Global South: Climate Justice Talk with Ineza Umuhoza Grace and Trócaire Campaign Manager, Garry Walsh
On behalf of Trócaire and the Praxis Project, we are delighted to invite all UCC staff and students (and the wider community) to join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking discussion on climate action, global justice, and youth engagement, with renowned eco-feminist and climate activist Ineza Umuhoza Grace and Trócaire's Campaign Manager, Garry Walsh. The event will feature speakers, video and a participatory interactive session on how we can engage election candidates on the issue of climate justice.
Where: Dora Allman Room, The Hub, Floor 4, UCC
When: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday 15th
Nature Meditation
The climate crisis can be an anxiety-inducing business. Join us for a grounding, soothing break from the hustle of campus life in this nature-informed meditation session led by UCC student, Diana.
Where: UCC Community Garden
When: 11am - 12pm
Lunch-time nature walk
All life on earth is threatened by the climate crisis. Therefore, it’s never been more important to be familiar with what’s living all around us, so we can protect what we have. Open your eyes and ears to the nature on main campus in an expert-led tour facilitated by Dr. Dara Fitzpatrick. Dr. Fitzpatrick is a Lecturer in Analytical Chemistry at UCC. He also happens to have a deep knowledge of Irish ecology.
Where: Meeting at the Glucksman
When: 1pm - 2pm
Wednesday 16th
Bulb-planting session led by UCC Environmental Society
Being an effective person in the world means we need to stay grounded and well. Join us and UCC Environmental Society for some wholesome bulb planting in UCC Community Garden. Get familiar with the garden, learn how you can get involved and get your hands into some soil.
Where: UCC Community Garden
When: 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Thursday 17th
Launch of UCC Clothes Swap Rail in collaboration with Cork Clothes Swap
Got clothes hanging around that you don’t wear anymore? Want to freshen up your wardrobe, but hate the ethos of fast fashion? Bring an item to the launch of UCC’s Clothes Swap Rail, and get swapping! The process is simple: take one item off the rail and replace it with one of your own that you’d like someone else to enjoy. Massive thanks to Cork Clothes Swap, who have provided us with the rail, clothing and props.
Where: Global Lounge, The Hub (3rd floor; where the microwaves and seating are)
When: 11am - 1pm