Award-winning toolkit for sustainability thinking & learning, from University of Manchester research (ESRC, AHRC, British Academy). Hope, clarity & inspiration.
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We had a fantastic class visit workshop with @TheRoundView at Little Hulton Library last week for #FestivalofLibraries. Using The Roundview toolkit, students got the chance to solve colourful puzzles that challenge the way we think about sustainability.
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It's official - we are the best library in the world 🌎 😀
Our fantastic visitors make our spaces so special - thanks for the lovely feedback.
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🌍 Introducing Nature Solves 🌿
Powered by Oppla, Nature Solves is a new Instagram page that will raise awareness of how nature can solve challenges facing people and nature.
The new account will spread awareness of #NatureBasedSolutions and share the latest insights from environmental science research.
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Linked to @SDGoals pupils explored the connection between air and water resistance and renewable #CleanEnergy. Pupils explore the @UoMSciEng #HighVoltageLab to hear about #electricityproduction.
@urencoglobal @officialUoM @GreatSciShare @GM_Science @LynneBianchi
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Transformational change is urgent—and happening.
In partnership with the @EarthshotPrize, @RockPhilanth, & @Trane_Tech, explore our Future of Sustainability campaign and the first six of 30 'Bright Spots'—innovations reimagining how we live and work: forumforthefuture.org/the-fu…
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More than 230 experts from over 70 countries are in Kuala Lumpur this week for the #IPCC Scoping Meeting to draft the outlines of the three Working Group contributions to the IPCC's seventh report assessing the science related to #climatechange.
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On to an optimistic keynote from @portsmouthuni’s Creative & Cultural Faculty. HopePunk in the city: from What is to What if. Creative approaches to looking at the built environment, be activists for change & be more sustainable using art, artist books & Zines #GreenLibraries
ALT Speakers at Green Libraries Conference
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Hearing @PiersTorday on talking to the future generations on climate change, and that hope still needs to be weaved into the actions we need to take.
A perfect message as a final Keynote for #GreenLibraries conference @CILIPinfo @britishlibrary
ALT Piers on stage, with the book covers for The Last Wild trilogy on the slide next to him.
ALT Piers on stage, the slide reading "from trees to me: changing the climate story"
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Libraries are some of the oldest and biggest carbon capture sites in the world, and have a vital role to play in tackling climate change. Keynote @PiersTorday suggests more books should be put in libraries, schools and prisons rather than being pulped. #GreenLibraries. 💚
ALT Projection at conference
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Every library should have a copy of this book: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_…
#GreenLibraries
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Earlier this year Natalie published Change Everything: How we can rethink, repair and rebuild society
A practical guide to rethinking the way we live, for a fairer future
unbound.com/books/change-eve…
#GreenLibraries
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#GoodNews - #ChangeEverything (second printing) is now back in stock at @HiveStores.
Just £9.59 for the print version, with support for local independent bookstores part of the deal!
hive.co.uk/Product/Natalie-B…
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Libraries are crucial centres for inspiring communities with ideas for change and supporting the understanding that history is not pre-written but made by the actions of people. Give people hope - allow them to flourish. Inspiring keynote from @natalieben #GreenLibraries
ALT Speaker on stage
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Delighted to be sharing the @GreenerNHS journey with librarians @britishlibrary today. @natalieben starting the day ‘you have on your shelves ideas for how we can live differently. There are enough resources for all of us, if we share equally’ #greenlibraries
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#GreenLibraries - delivering a keynote on #SocialInnovation: great way to start the week! – at Camden Town, London
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Greater Manchester is set to become the first Creative Health City Region, thanks to a £800,000 grant from Arts Council England’s National Lottery-funded Place Partnership Fund!👨🎨@ace_national
Read more here: socialresponsibility.manches…
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Calling univ profs & lecturers! If you're interested in bringing concepts from Doughnut Economics into your teaching, we've launching a treasure trove for you! 7 slide decks, reading lists, videos & activities... Join us & @rethinkecon live on 6 Nov, 7-8pm (UK). Please RT! 1/2
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Here are 6 of the key characteristics of Nature-based Solutions (NBS).
🍄These allow us to distinguish NBS from other measures that use nature or natural processes.
via @Umweltbundesamt
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🇬🇧 National Statement @UNESCO #ExecBoard today
We remain steadfast in our commitment to strengthening international architecture, delivering #SDGsby 2030, and ensuring they are fit for today and future challenges, including the climate and nature emergency
