Sustainability Week 2024

The climate crisis affects us all! But it doesn't affect everyone equally, it especially affects the people who have contributed to it the least. Already existing inequalities will be further exacerbated by the climate crisis. Capitalism as an economic system based on exploitation and profit maximization plays a significant role here. The solution therefore requires intersectional and anti-capitalist approaches.

As the ÖH Uni Wien, we would like to identify these issues and share visions of transformation with you and work on them. Because of this, we are organizing the Sustainability Week from April 22nd to April 28th with a leftist, intersectional and social-ecological focus.

We're looking forward to seeing you!

22.04. 15:00-17:00 Protect the Biodiversity at Campus Uni Wien – Walkshop

The University of Vienna campus is an important local recreation and natural area; we show how you can actively protect natural areas in the city and promote local biodiversity. Species identification and citizen science with the iNaturalist app included: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/oeko-campus-wien. The workshop and walk are bilingual (German/English) and we sow flowering areas together and show how scything is done!

Workshop leader: Ökocampus

Meeting place: Billa Hof 1

Language: German and English

No registration necessary

Alternative Date in case of bad weather: 23.04. 10:00-12:00

23.04. 18:00-20:00: Sustainability in Academia

We find ourselves in the midst of both a climate and social crisis. Higher education institutions play a crucial role in individual and collective transformation, offering a powerful platform to address these challenges through deep reasoning, innovative transformations, and collaboration. Join us for an engaging workshop on sustainability in academia!

In the first part, we will kick things off with an interactive introductory lecture on sustainability, spiced up with live quizzes, exploring the role of universities, and the challenges they face to tackle the global crisis.

In the second part, get ready for a hands-on and collaborative experience!

Together, we will brainstorm specific actions each stakeholder – whether students, academic staff, deans, or research funders – can take to enhance sustainability.

Workshop leader: Laurane Fréour

Location: Kolingasse SR 10

Language: English

No registration required

24.04. 17:30-20:30: Climate Fresk

Awareness is key for effective action in addressing climate change. Join us for this collaborative and creative workshop, where you will gain insights into the physics of climate change using a card game entirely based on scientific reports. Together, we will deepen our understanding and explore actionable solutions. Over 1.5 million individuals have already participated in the Climate Fresk – would you like to join us?

Workshop leader: Laurane Fréour

Location: Kolingasse SR 10

Sprache: English

Link for registration