Conference of the Parties (COP) 23.5

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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posted June 18, 2018

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oikos Talk

What does social change have to do with the sexes?
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.

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posted June 11, 2018

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Heldentag 2018

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

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posted June 11, 2018

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Workshop on Money and Ethics

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

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posted June 11, 2018

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oikos Newsletter June 2018

Welcome to our newsletter!

We are delighted to announce that applications for the oikos FutureLab 2018, as well as for the oikos leadership program – LEAP are now open. We encourage our members and alumni to apply until September 9th, 2018. We are also proud to reveal the winners of the 2018 oikos Case writing competition and would like to invite you to review inspection copies of our winning and runner-up cases here.

In the June edition of our newsletter, you can read about our webinars on Cross Cultural Management and on Creating Behavior that Lasts. We also share with you oikos Guide to Pluralist Economics and insights from the Knowledge Exchange Expedition.

In the alumni part of the newsletter, meet  Alexis Angot, a former oikos Paris member, and Carlijn van Dam, our Alumni Ambassador to the Netherlands. In the “30 seconds with…” segment meet Alexandra Horvath, our new oikos Project Coordinator.

Enjoy this June edition of our newsletter and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter to stay updated!

Read the whole newsletter here

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posted June 11, 2018

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Candy Crush? Aligning Health, Business and Pleasure in the Chocolate Industry

Abstract:
After winning important battles against soda, governments and health activists are targeting chocolate bars because of their high sugar content, and some, like the UK government in 2017, have set strict targets on the amount of sugar and calories that can be contained in each chocolate bar. In addition to stricter regulation, large incumbent chocolate makers like Nestlé, Mars, Hershey, Cadbury, and Ferrero must manage evolving consumer tastes as well as new competition from healthier bars and snacks. How they respond can significantly impact public health and business performance, as well as the everyday experience of eating treats. Can health, business, and pleasure ever align in the chocolate industry?

AuthorsLaura Heely & Pierre Chandon
InstitutionINSEAD, France
Competition Year2018
PlaceThird Prize
TrackCorporate Sustainability
Key WordsMarketing, Food, Health, Obesity, Regulation, Packaging
CoursesCorporate Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics, Management, Green Marketing, Corporate Governance, Automotive Industry
Target AudienceMarketing courses, either an introductory course in marketing management or a more specialized course in brand management or consumer behavior
Permission rightsPlease contact at: case.studies@insead.edu
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posted June 7, 2018

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oikos Talk with PwC

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

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posted June 7, 2018

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Movie Screening: Blue Heart

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!

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posted June 7, 2018

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oikos hosted a Webinar on Cross-Cultural Management

oikos members and alumni came together on June 6 to attend our webinar on Cross Cultural Management. The aim of the webinar was to reflect on the role of culture in the day-to-day interactions and enable participants to share their own diverse cultural experiences.

The webinar was led by Saurav Kumar Das, former oikos Jamshedpur President and current Alumni Ambassador in India, who introduced different theories of cross-cultural communication to the participants. In the break-out sessions, the participants were able to discuss applications of these theories to the real environment considering their personal experiences.

Furthermore, the webinar included a game of kahoot to energize the participants before the presentation and discussions, as well as a reflection session to share the attendees’ thoughts on the webinar.

oikos is the organization that brings together young people from lots of different cultural backgrounds and the webinar too gathered people from 3 continents and 7 countries. As one of the participants remarked “oikos is one of the best ways to get familiar with intercultural management”.

The webinar was organized jointly by oikos leadership program LEAP and Knowledge Exchange Expedition (KEE)

To learn more about Cross Cultural Management and what oikos’ perspective and experience in the field is read an article on the topic here

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posted June 7, 2018

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Knowledge Exchange Expedition: Exploring field of social innovation in India

oikos Outreach Manager, Clémentine Robert, continues her Knowledge Exchange Expedition in India. In May, Clémentine met with the leading players in the field of social innovation in Bangalore, India. Read how these players contribute to sustainability and what are their inspiring thinking process approaches in her latest report.

Knowledge Exchange Expedition: Indian players in social innovation

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posted June 7, 2018

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