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  • A philosophical evening about climate change
    7 March 2020, by Eva Wissenz

    It’s in Finnish but here is a translation of the upcoming evening. It’s urgent to slow down and urgent to place ethics at the core of our decisions.
    "From the point of view of climate change, individual consumption solutions do not seem to matter much, and on the other hand, states and their alliances do not seem capable of significant action. How can cities and towns and cities prepare for climate change?
    Elina Seppänen, Energy and Climate Specialist of the City of Tampere, and Lauri (…)

  • Impact tea time podcast - All about change
    5 May 2020, by Eva Wissenz

    What’s blocking or accelerating change?
    Many think that the covid-19 crisis can also be an accelerator of change towards a more fair and sustainable society. If you’d like to share about this topic, join us for a positive vibes Impact Tea Time at 4pm on Zoom.
    This initiative is open to all and is the last event organized by the Sustainability and Impact Club.
    Here is the podcast of this session for you:
    (Thank you Song Tran for the nice image!)

  • Music increases empathy and that’s sustainable!
    2 January 2020, by Eva Wissenz

    As I often say, sustainability is not only about doing great stuff but it’s also (and very much) about caring, sharing, healing, developing more focus and empathy. So for once, I wanted to share about the beautiful program of the Tampere Chamber Music festival happening this January. During 4 days, free events, lectures, concerts, hours and hours to relax, reload and feel beauty...
    For example, Saturday 25th January, 2020 - 12.00 – 13.00 Small auditorium, Tampere Hall
    Lecture: Empathy, (…)

  • What can we learn from an eco-village?
    4 February 2020, by Eva Wissenz

    This topic discussion is organized by the Sustainability and Impact Club of Tampere Universities with Y-Kampus and the Continuous Learning project.
    Satu Mattila, co-founder of the eco-village Kurjen Tila, is joining the Sustainability and Impact Club at Tampere University this Thursday.
    We’ll explore together what we can learn from eco-villages and what kind of impact they can have.
    The event is free and open to all!
    Thursday 6th of February, 12:00-13:00, Y-Kampus TAMK, Paja C1-23.

  • 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 (…)

  • 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 (…)

  • Cities and Circular Economy
    1 April 2021, by Eva Wissenz

    "Cities are the beating hearts of the global economy, home to more than half of the world’s population, and central spots of creative and innovative growth. All of which make cities perfect locations to kickstart, spread, and globalise the Circular Economy concept.
    Who can lead the transition of cities to a circular economy? How can businesses adapt and contribute to the transition? What do cities and their inhabitants benefit from a circular economy? And what is the role and importance of (…)

  • Get a green waffle
    26 September 2019, by Eva Wissenz

    To conclude the Earth Strike Week, the Green Party (Vihreät) is offering vegan waffles and nice insight to make Tampere more sustainable.
    Enjoy the waffle and the nice discussion Sat 28/09 in Keskustori, Jugendtori, 12:00-15:00.

  • 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 (…)

  • A healthy fair
    2 January 2020, by Eva Wissenz

    Over a hundred seminars, workshops and guided classes will give you a full package of new energy for the new year.
    During these 2 days, you’ll get familiar with vegan and gluten free food, as well as yoga or tai-chi sessions, lectures about tree hugging and self development.
    It’s happening on January 18th and 19th, 10-17, Tampere Exhibition and Sports Center (Tampereen Messu- ja Urheilukeskus).
    Check the program here and the FB event page here.