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  • An intellectual approach to climate change
    2 January 2020, by Eva Wissenz

    An intellectual approach to climate change solutions through 3 different angles (all in Finnish).
    1) BIOS project which is Research Unit about the Ecological Reconstruction (PhD Tere Vadén)
    2)Economy and ecological crisis (basic income researcher Johanna Perkiö)
    3) "An Ethical Guide to Transforming Our Communities", translated in Finnish (here)
    Each speaker will make a 20 presentation followed by a panel discussion and the 15 min for Q&A (which is very short if we consider that (…)

  • Meet the Good Guys in Tampere
    25 October 2019, by Eva Wissenz

    I’m sure you have noticed that Kombucha beverages are very trendy... why that?
    Kombucha is a bacteria that has been used for thousands of years in all Asia and Russia. It is known for supporting good gut health, which is our "second brain". It’s mixed with flavoured teas or water to create very tasty beverages.
    The Good Guys is a Tampere based brewery focused on a organic, raw, and unpasteurized kombucha. And more than this, they have a strong community spirit and inspire you guys to (…)

  • Climat Crisis coffee time
    25 January 2020, by Eva Wissenz

    "Would you like someone to discuss climate issues and worry with? Welcome to the Climate Cafe of Extinction Rebellion Tampere!
    The Climate Cafe is both a place for XR Tampere actives to spend time in the spirit of regenerative culture, and also a place for new people who are interested in the movement – or just to talk about climate matters and share our common concern. Seasoned rebels are always present to tell you about us and how to get involved in the action.
    The Climate Cafe is (…)

  • Urban Dinner: Waste to taste
    4 June 2021, by Eva Wissenz

    Dodo’s first Urban Dinner in Tampere will take place in Nekala 9th June – sign up for the event now! The venue is: Kuoppamäentie 23, FI-33800 Tampere
    How to make a delicious meal from waste food ingredients? 😋
    We will be cooking in Nekala’s waste food kitchen with chef Olli Rinta-Mantila and two apprentices of the kitchen, and the waste food ingredients will be provided by Foodbank, the ev. Luth. church’s center for food aid. As we cook and enjoy our meal, Olli will share his (…)

  • Eco-Impact event: Social entrepreneurship and circular economy
    19 November 2021, by Eva Wissenz

    In many countries, social entrepreneurs are rising. Who are they? What is this?
    They usually are people who have decided to solve an urgent challenges and who understand that social justice and environment are very connected.
    Networks like Ashoka or Jeff Skoll Foundations are very supportive of these new entrepreneurs who are placing the SDG’s at the core of their model.
    While bigger companies make efforts to improve the negative impact of their productions on the environment and the (…)

  • Kierto Fest
    29 November 2021, by Eva Wissenz

    Lämpimästi tervetuloa KIERTO FEST -kiertotalousmessuille!
    KIERTO FEST lisää ymmärrystäsi kiertotaloudesta ja inspiroi tekemään arjen ilmastotekoja niin työssä, opinnoissa kuin vapaa-ajalla 🙌
    KIERTO FEST juhlistaa KIERTO-hankkeen päättymistä keräämällä yhteen kiertotalouden parissa toimivia yrityksiä, oppilaitoksia ja yhdistyksiä. Messuilla innostetaan ihmisiä tutustumaan kiertotalouteen erityisesti työllisyys-, yrittäjyys-, liiketoiminta- ja uranäkökulmasta.
    Tilaisuuden juontaa Sointu (…)

  • Mindset Changers: Sonja Finér
    4 February 2020, by Eva Wissenz

    This public lecture is organized by the Leadership for Change Master’s program of Tampere University. It is the first out of three inspiring lectures related to sustainability and everyone is more than welcome!
    For this first lecture, Sonja Finér, Executive Director of Finnwatch will share about socially sustainable transformation to carbon-neutral society, including socially just climate policies, business and human rights, clean energy transformation in developing countries, the role of (…)

  • Climate Chaos – What Can Be Done?
    5 March 2020, by Eva Wissenz

    Deadly disasters such as wild fires, floods and droughts are increasing. So is the pressure to change the societal systems that build-up the climate chaos. What are the promising developments in energy provision and land-use?
    The seminar features front line artists and experts Risto Isomäki (activist, writer), Poet on Watch (performance poet, multi media artist and director of the film Love in the Midst of Climate Change), Eshetu Yirdaw (lecturer, University of Helsinki) and Noora Simola (…)

  • 2d hand fashionista’s event
    28 November 2019, by Eva Wissenz

    One of the reasons I love Finland is the quality of the second hand shops and events.
    This one is happening at the Opera, Tampere Talo, this Saturday and is free entrance.
    "UPEE Second Hand is an accessible and free event celebrating sustainable consumption and fashion. It brings together individuals interested in sustainable consumption and suppliers of second hand products. Finnish brands Uhana, Ivana Helsinki and many more are participating in the event with their second hand (…)

  • Climat Crisis coffee time
    21 November 2019, by Eva Wissenz

    Extinction Rebellion (or XR, Elokapina in Finnish) is "a global environmental movement using nonviolent civil disobedience to compel government action to avoid tipping points in the climate system, biodiversity loss, and the risk of social and ecological collapse." (Wikipedia)
    As a non-violent movement, they are interesting because they have to be super creative in order to be heard by the decisions makers.
    It was established in the United Kingdom in 2018 and are know for occupying key (…)