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Nov
22

Reading Circle 2.0: Dear Matafele Peinam

  • The Fab, Maison de la Paix Geneva, 1202 Switzerland (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The 2nd edition of the GPSC’s Reading Circle is here📚!

Join the Gender, Peace and Security Council (GPSC) along with the Environment Committee (EC) for an insightful informal discussion on "Dear Matafele Peinam" by Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner which focuses on the ongoing climate crisis and the need for collective action. We hope to discuss the use of oceanic metaphors, intergenerational responsibility, and acts of resistance amongst other themes. We only have slots for 15 people so please inform us in case you won't be attending.

Please bring your phone and laptop so we can share the material with you! Light refreshments will be provided.

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Nov
21

IHEID SCOOP

  • Petal 2, Maison de la Paix Geneva, 1202 Switzerland (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

SCOOP is Back! 📣

Scoop is a non-profit movement that aims at raising awareness about the importance of local food production and consumption.

This Thursday, the EC is going to have a mini market set up at MDP selling locally sourced snacks and more!

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Oct
3

Grottes Market Visit

Grottes Market (but meeting point maybe Cornavin or MDP) 🍇🥖

Ready to become a Geneva food expert?

Join us in the Grottes neighbourhood for a night of local eats, drinks, and good company. You'll get to try out wines, breads, cheeses, delicatessen, veggies, beers, and much more!

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Sep
23

Welcome Apero

Welcome Apero with Hoffmann Center of Global Sustainability and Environmental Committee (EC)

Join the Hoffmann Center of Global Sustainability and the Environmental Committee and learn more about the students and faculty working on issues of environment and sustainability.

A great place to interact with like-minded people alongside an apéro!

Location: Interpetale (outside S8)

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May
8

Exploring the Intersection of Critical Minerals, Resilience, and Sustainable Development 🌍💎

Exploring the Intersection of Critical Minerals, Resilience, and Sustainable Development 🌍💎

📆 Wednesday, 8th May, 2024
🕐 12:15 – 13:15
📍 Maison de la Paix, S11

Join us for a roundtable organized by the Environment Committee and Trade Environment and SDGs (TESS) Forum for a deep dive into the complex dynamics surrounding critical minerals. This event delves into the economic, geopolitical, and environmental challenges posed by the global trade in critical minerals, highlighting their pivotal role in advancing renewable energy and low-carbon technologies to achieve ambitious climate goals.

🔗 Registration form:

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May
2

Embark on Your Thesis Journey

Embark on Your Thesis Journey: From crafting topics, to how to maximize resources 📆🎓

📆 Thursday, 2nd May
⌛️12-13h
📍The Fab

Join us for an insightful session where we explore key milestones in the thesis process, from navigating deadlines to refining research topics.


- Gain strategies for effective research design, fieldwork considerations and data collection methods.
- ⁠Discover valuable resources and academic support.
- ⁠Learn how your thesis can align with career goals, including potential paths towards a PhD.

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Apr
19
to Apr 28

Campaign: Zero plastic starts with me!

Zero plastic starts with me 🌎🌿

Do you want to start taking action for the environment but don’t know where to start?

Join the Environmental Committee and agirageneve.ch for a 10-day challenge from *April 19 to 28* and help us pick up littered plastic wherever you find it.

Simply snap a picture using the 'Litterati' app and dispose of the plastic responsibly. Our goal is to collect 500 items with your help—invite your friends, whether they're IHEID students or not, to join in this meaningful effort.

Finally write feedback of your experience on the agirageneve.ch

Together, we can create a cleaner, healthier planet! Visit https://agirageneve.ch/action/iheid-a-great-challenge-april-19-to-28-zero-plastic-starts-with-me to have more information about the campaign and learn more.

Let's make Earth Day count! 🌍💚

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Mar
11
to Mar 17

Sustainability Week

Explore the exciting lineup of events for Sustainability Week on our website and dive into a world of eco-friendly activities! Don't miss out—register now! 🌱🌍

Starting March 11th to 17th, IHEID & EC invite you to Sustainability Week 2024 in Geneva. ♻️ We've got a thrilling lineup of events waiting for you.

🎥 Don’t miss the venue of the Mayor of Geneva at the institute followed by a film screening on greenwashing

🪡Master the art of clothing repair with Histoire sans Chute

🚲 Whip your bike into spring shape with Bicyclette Bleue

And explore other practical workshops, conferences and discussion! Stay tuned!

All the details are on our website so save the date, register and spread the word!

Also don’t forget to follow the EC on social medias to find all the information you need:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/environmental_committee?igsh=MWUwYmQ4eGZ3MjRrag%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-committee-iheid/

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/IHEIDEC

WhatsApp groupchat:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/KOkRlqajn0mC7fsU85CJPv

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