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Message from Grassroots Climate Exchange: We have so much power we have to change things for the better

written by Ric Lander on April 8, 2011

Article by Irina Nedelcu (irina@teu.org.uk) and Ric Lander (ric@teu.org.uk). Photos by Irina Nedelcu.

Transition Edinburgh University, with the help of scores of partner organisations, speakers, and volunteers, hosted Grassroots Climate Exchange on the 18 and 19 of March.

Ain’t no party like a Veg Bag party…

written by Rosie Sullivan on March 16, 2011

With over 600 bags sold,100s of recipes shared, Whitmuir farm visited and many a belly happily filled with seasonal local veg, it’s time to celebrate the successes of the Veg Bag and pass over the gauntlet to new celeriac brains. We want to say a big THANK YOU to all our supporters and invite you to our Veg Bag handover party.

Full Programme Announced for Grassroots Climate Exchange

written by Ric Lander on March 8, 2011

18-19 March is fast approaching with two packed days of knowledge sharing and inspiring workshops on climate action, and the chance to meet with specialists who have designed and implemented innovative low carbon, life changing programmes.

It’s gonna be a great couple of days!

The programme is now live with details of all 30 workshops, and headline speakers including the champions of the Scottish Young Green List, and Andrew Chamberlain, Director of Environmental Association of Universities and Colleges Scotland and Eva Schonveld, Coordinator of Transition Scotland Support.

You can download the programme booklet or a text-only version.

If you or your friends or colleagues haven’t registered for free yet there are just a few spaces left, so make sure you get to http://grassrootsclimate.eventbrite.com now.

See you next week!

Ric Lander, Alice O’Rourke and Caro Overy
Organising Team, Grassroots Climate Exchange 2011
outreach@teu.org.uk

Grassroots Climate Exchange, 18 – 19 March 2011: Register Now

written by Ric Lander on December 20, 2010

Grassroots Climate Exchange: Universities, Colleges and the Green Transition

Friday 18 – Saturday 19 March 2011 at the University of Edinburgh

FULL PROGRAMME NOW ONLINE: download the programme booklet or a text-only version.

How can staff and students make the necessary changes to achieve a low carbon world? Inspired by student groups, students’ associations, and the growing Transition movement, colleges and universities are leading the way. In March 2011 we will gather in Edinburgh to share practical-action solutions to climate change.

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It’s European Week for Waste Reduction

written by Sion Lanini on November 21, 2010

Hurray for European Week for Waste Reduction! Find out how you can reduce waste at these events happening throughout the city:

Picture by Sarah Ackerman

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Winter Feast 1st Dec – SOLD OUT

written by Alice O'Rourke on November 11, 2010

Please not that this event is now sold out – exciting news! Despite the weather the local veg feast shall go on thanks to some angelic individuals. If you were hoping to come but haven’t got a ticket there may be a shall number available on the door due to no shows, these will be sold on a first come first served basis.

This Month’s Green Drinks is going to something a little different and looks to be rather special…

Come along and get warm, cosy and full of cheer in an evening of feasting and music in St. Peter’s Hall, 7.30pm, 1st December.

Shared Planet 5-7 Nov, Just a few spaces left!

written by Caro Overy on October 18, 2010

This weekend it’s the UK’s biggest gathering of students taking action on world poverty, human rights and the environment: Shared Planet 2010 at the University of Birmingham, 5-7 November.

Why we act

written by Olga Bloemen on October 14, 2010

Last Thursday saw CINECO Film Festival’s third screening, the documentary “Beyond the Tipping Point” by the young researcher Stefan Skrimshire who came over from Manchester. It was a search for the foundations of action and inaction towards tackling climate change. For once, it was not about that we should act but about why we act or not act.

A Taste of Edinburgh Sustainability Week, 25-31 Oct 2010

written by Ric Lander on October 6, 2010

Ever worried about global problems? Not sure there’s anything you can do?

Edinburgh Sustainability Week is a week of events and activities for everyone at the University of Edinburgh to come together to make a difference on health, development, environment and social justice.