Creating and communicating a sustainable research culture

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Creating and communicating a sustainable research culture

Instructions for:TraineeTrainer
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Goal

By the end of the module participants should be able to:

  • Develop a tailored climate communication strategy for their research environment (department, group, project).
  • Explore practical ways to implement small but impactful behavioral changes that promote sustainability within academic culture.
  • Apply core sustainability values when planning and delivering events or conferences in their field.
Duration (hours)
0.35

What is this about?

By engaging in this activity participants will learn how to develop a tailored climate communication strategy for their research environment (department, group, project). They will explore practical ways to implement small but impactful behavioral changes that promote sustainability within academic culture. Additionally, they will gain the skills to apply core sustainability values when planning and delivering events or conferences in their field.  
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What is Climate Mainstreaming?

Read the slides carefully and learn about the concept of climate mainstreaming within organisations and the key steps required for its successful implementation.

Climate Mainstreaming

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Quiz: Understanding Climate Mainstreaming

Answer the multiple-choice questions, based on the previously studied slideshow, and reflect on essential conditions, staff engagement strategies, communication tools, and fundraising approaches. This encourages you to engage in critical thinking on how climate actions can be embedded in organisational culture and daily practices.

Quiz: Understanding Climate Mainstreaming

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Think Green, Meet Clean

Read the slides carefully and reflect on how research conferences and events can be planned and conducted in an environmentally responsible way. You will explore practical strategies to reduce carbon emissions, minimize waste, and promote social and environmental sustainability while ensuring accessibility and inclusivity.

Think Green, Meet Clean

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T or F: Think Green, Meet Clean

Answer the following True/False questions based on your understanding of the text that was previously provided in the form of a slideshow.

T or F: Think Green, Meet Clean

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