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11 March 2023 - 11 March 2023
11:00AM - 5:00PM
Panel discussions and talks in the Pemberton Rooms on Palace Green and St Chad’s college and biodiversity activities, an XR workshop and climate quiz at Hild Bede College in the afternoon/evening.
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Free
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Earth Day, organised by Durham University Climate Society, aims to bring the Durham community together to celebrate our environment, raise awareness of the climate crisis and discuss the importance of sustainability.
Durham University Climate Society is organising Earth Day on Saturday, 11 March.
For updates about this event, please see Durham University Climate Society's Instagram account.
Itinerary
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11.00am-12.00pm |
Panel discussion: Climate Activism Expert/activist panellists discuss Climate Activism, with opportunities for audience participation at the end of the session |
Cassidy Quad, St Chad's College |
| 11.00am-12.00pm |
Panel discussion: Sustainability in Business Local business owners and Durham University academics will talk about sustainability in business |
Pemberton Rooms Debating Chamber |
| 12.00pm-1.30pm |
Community Climate Workshop Community climate workshop run by Extinction Rebellion. |
Cassidy Quad, St Chad's College |
| 12.00pm-1.00pm |
Panel discussion: Climate in the Durham Community Members of Durham University and the wider local administration will talk about climate policy and the role of institutions in creating change |
Pemberton Rooms Debating Chamber |
| 1.00pm-2.00pm |
Keynote speech from Bernard Lesrin Samburu elephant conservationist Bernard Lesrin will give a keynote speech |
Pemberton Rooms Debating Chamber |
| 1.30pm onwards |
Biodiversity activities Join us for hands-on biodiversity activities, including seed planting and maintenance of a nature pond |
Grounds of College of St Hild and St Bede |
| 1.30pm-3.30pm | Stalls and workshops | College of St Hild and St Bede |
| 7pm | Food truck arrives | Outside of College of St Hild and St Bede |
| 8pm | Climate-themed pub quiz | Bar, College of St Hild and St Bede |
Other highlights of the day will include:
- A climate art competition
- Food
- Music
Earth Day will be open to students, staff and the wider community.
Pricing
Tickets available online or at the event.