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Events, Initiatives & Activism

From special focus days to dedicated project weeks, from CAS to college jobs, from orientation week to closing ceremonies – here’s an overview of events and activities at our Colleges with a focus on climate action and sustainability.

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UWC Dilijan and UNDP Armenia Co-Host Armenian Local Conference of Youth Ahead of COP29

On October 27, UWC Dilijan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Armenia co-hosted the Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) Armenia ahead of COP 29 on the theme “Climate Justice: What It Means in…

The 10% Challenge – Another UWC Thailand Student Led Initiative

Contributed by Subreena Chen – Grade 11 Student UWCT Primary Student Council In an era where environmental concerns have reached unprecedented levels, sustainability has emerged as a crucial concept guiding…

Fast fashion: a week long focus

April is our sustainability month – a time when we reflect more and channel our energies towards holistic sustainable practices, both inside and outside our community. Our fantastic Susco has…

Ghost net Busters

On April 13th 2024, Li Po Chun UWC’s Coral Monitoring group joined Harry Chan, recipient of the Hong Kong 2020 Medal of Honour (in recognition of dedicated community service and…

Abroad in Action!!: A stride towards sustainability through Project Week!

by Alex Jung   Project week, a week that many students call a highlight of their UWC experience, enables students to engage with the wider global community through the lens…

Earth Day: Embracing Sustainability

On 22 April, the UWC Changshu China community celebrated Earth Day. Sustainability is a core value of UWC. Earth Day is an opportunity for the whole community to raise awareness and…

Beach clean up

A group of 44 students from UWC Adriatic in collaboration with an organisation from Lignano Sabbiadoro (about 1h away from our College) worked on a beach clean up activity on…

Mi illumino di meno – National Day for Energy Saving and Sustainable Lifestyles in Italy

M’illumino di Meno is the ‘National Day for Energy Saving and Sustainable Lifestyles’ in Italy and was created in 2005 by Rai Radio 2 (Rai is the Italian national broadcasting…

Peace COP Day 2024

Dora Kovac As part of the Peace COP day, which took place on January 18 here at the LPC, various activities were offered to explore and promote the concept of peace. One of these activities was the construction of insect houses, a creative way to create a home for our…

Green in Action during Project Week

Green in Action by Seoyul Choi Project Week is a one-week trip where students engage in personal challenges and community services. One of the project weeks in 2023 was a sustainability-themed trip, ‘Green in Action’. Some key activities during the week are as follows.    Urban Mushroom Farm  A visit…

Celebrating Community and Culture Sustainably

UWC Thailand prides itself on hosting events that celebrate diverse cultures and foster community spirit. However, we recognize the environmental impact these gatherings can have. Our Sustainability Steering Group is…

Climate Week 2023 in Netherlands

For the third year, UWC Maastricht has joined the national celebration of Climate Awareness Week. From 30 October to 3 November the Eco-Team brought to our community’s attention the ongoing Climate Crisis by proposing daily challenges; hosting an exhibition of works by MYP students in the reception area of Secondary;…