oikos Baku is pleased to introduce its new project – “Conference of Parties 23.5”

What is the event about?

COP 23.5 is a training simulation that aims to review the implementation of the Convention that has a primary objective of tackling climate change issues around the world by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Kyoto Protocol and The Paris Agreement will be discussed in detail during the conference.

Who is the event for?

Anyone who is interested in the progress achieved by the Convention cares about the world’s climate system and is willing to take a step for the better future is welcome to participate in the event.

What are the objectives?

• To create sustainable leaders who think of feasible solutions to climate change issues.
• To ascertain true understanding of the significance of the Convention among the Azerbaijani youth through simulation-based learning.
• To involve more people to take an effective role in resolution of climate change issues.
• Involving participants in the discussions of Kyoto Protocol, Paris  Agreement and other significant COPs of UNFCCC;

Participation Fee: 10 AZN
Deadline: 28 June

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Why is a man against misogyny and with what problems does he have to fight?
What does the income gap really look like and what can each individual do against sexism and gender discrimination?

oikos Vienna will  answer these and other questions on June 18th with Christian Berger! He is one of the three spokespersons for Frauenvolksbegehrens.

oikos Paderborn will launch their flagship event Heldentag 2018 on June 22, 2018. The event will take place for the 6th time this year and will bring people together under the motto “doing instead of complaining”.

During the keynote addresses and workshops speakers, scientists and practitioners in the field of sustainability, will explain what each of us can do to bring change and how to do it with pleasure.

Learn more about the event here

oikos Cologne will host a workshop on Money and Ethics followed by an excursion to the mining area in Rhineland.

During the workshop speakers will discuss the role of banks and investors in areas such as nuclear power, armaments and coal.

To learn more about the workshop go here

oikos Bayreuth will host PwC to discuss topics such as sustainability reporting and non-financial reporting with the attendees.

The event will take place on June 20.

For more details go here

oikos Bayreuth along with Patagonia and other partners will host a movie screening on June 11. The movie titled Blue Heart documents the locals’ struggle for their rivers in the Balkans, where more than 3,000 dams and water diversions are planned and 188 are already under construction. They threaten the last free-flowing rivers of Europe and the people and animals living there with irreparable damage.

Norbert Sandner, Alpine and Climbing Manager of Patagonia, will talk on the film and Patagonia!