oikos Associate J. Christopher Proctor will lead a workshop on Pluralist Economics at oikos Maastricht on February 19.

This workshop on Pluralist Economics highlights key insights from a number of schools of economic thought and demonstrates how these diverse theories can apply to real-world economic issues. The workshop enables participants to step into the shoes of various types of economists and make speeches, act out plays and even create ‘economic’ street art.

oikos Outreach Manager, Clémentine Robert will visit the oikos chapters in India as part of her Knowledge Exchange Expedition (KEE). She will be in New Delhi on February 19 and 20. An alumni dinner will take place on February 19 and will be hosted by oikos New Delhi and Clémentine.

The objective of the visit is to strengthen cooperation between the oikos local chapters and oikos International and seek new channels for collaboration and exchange. In addition, it wants to encourage cross-chapter projects and initiatives, reconnect alumni with chapters and bring oikos alumni closer together. 

The Knowledge Exchange Expedition (KEE)  is a completely new oikos project that aims to foster the exchanges between the perspectives of emerging countries (India) and the mindset of developed states regarding sustainability in economics and management across academia and businesses. 

Learn more about the project here

oikos Outreach Manager, Clémentine Robert will visit the oikos chapters in India as part of her Knowledge Exchange Expedition (KEE). She will be in Kolkata from 12 to 14th of February. On February 13, oikos Kolkata and Clémentine will host an alumni dinner.

The objective of the visit is to strengthen cooperation between the oikos local chapters and oikos International and seek new channels for collaboration and exchange. In addition, it wants to encourage cross-chapter projects and initiatives, reconnect alumni with chapters and bring oikos alumni closer together. 

The Knowledge Exchange Expedition (KEE)  is a completely new oikos project that aims to foster the exchanges between the perspectives of emerging countries (India) and the mindset of developed states regarding sustainability in economics and management across academia and businesses. 

Learn more about the project here

Greenflicks is a casual social event organized once per term in oikos Edmonton to screen a sustainability-themed documentary or film made by a local Edmonton filmmaker.

On February 13, 2018 oikos Edmonton will be showing two episodes of the Sustainable Me video series: Are We There Yet? and Econo-Me. Filmed and produced in Edmonton, the full Sustainable Me series explores what young people are doing in the fields of food, living spaces, consumerism, transportation, water, and ethics. The videos allow meeting a number of young entrepreneurs, risk takers, and educators who challenge us to explore preexisting ways of thinking and make our own organic changes to how we live.

Terri Wynnyk, executive producer of the series will join the event. He will shed some knowledge and give a backstage look into the series.

oikos Brussels will host the next workshop on Pluralist Economics with the oikos Associate J. Christopher Proctor.

The workshop in Pluralist Economics highlights key insights from a number of schools of economic thought and demonstrates how these diverse theories can apply to real-world economic issues. The workshop enables participants to step into the shoes of various types of economists and make speeches, act out plays and even create ‘economic’ street art.

More information about the workshop in Brussels is here.

oikos Baku has announced the 1st Climate Change Simulation (CCS) in Azerbaijan. The CCS aims to increase climate change awareness and introduce some of the new dynamics that have emerged in the UN climate negotiations. CCS participants can investigate issues related to climate change and bring forward their solutions.

Visit oikos Baku page for more information: http://bit.ly/2nDpu8g

oikos Lille is hosting a workshop on “Pluralist Economics“ with guest speaker and oikos Associate J. Christopher Proctor. He will lead an interactive workshop which involves engaging role-playing games where students step into shoes of economists to make speeches, act out plays and even create “economic” street art.

Participants come away from the workshop with a better understanding of economic approaches such as behavioral, ecological and feminist economics, and with an idea of what it looks like to study ‘pluralist economics’ in which diverse frameworks and ideas are taught alongside one another.

Please, for further details visit the page: http://bit.ly/2FH0i8r 

oikos Copenhagen in cooperation with Energy Crossroads Denmark will host a workshop titled Power Innovation: Spark Innovation in Transforming Power Sector.

The workshop provides an opportunity to meet big players in the electricity market, innovative start-ups and like-minded students. It aims to inspire participants and provide them with tools to create a low-carbon business idea.

Learn more here

oikos encourages students to take ownership of the Sustainable Development Goals so that they are ones developing a sustainable future for the generations ahead.

oikos Jamshedpur provides an opportunity to have an impact on reaching SDGs in an Indian context by opening a call for the Case Study Competition titled “Sustainable Smart City Challenge”.

The case study competition is supported by  JUSCO, a TATA group company responsible for municipal services and civic amenities in Jamshedpur, India. Jusco’s span of operations strives towards providing comprehensive and sustainable solutions for urban infrastructure needs namely power distribution, municipal solid waste management, and engineering and construction.

The case study competition invites solutions and ideas to help JUSCO accomplish Sustainable Development Goals defined by the UN and make Jamshedpur a smarter city.

The competition is open for Indian as well as international participants. Teams of maximum 3 students can participate in the competition. Deadline for submitting  PPT  is February 8, 2018. 5 selected teams will have an opportunity to introduce their ideas on February 10, during the oikos Asia Meet 2018. International teams can present their solutions through VC.

For further information, please  visit: http://bit.ly/2BOKeyY