19 April, 10:00-15:15 BST
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Climate justice is at the forefront of policy and research agendas across the world. As more is established around the nature and extent of the climate crisis, sometimes called a ‘super-wicked’ problem because of its complexity, a key concern is the dissemination of climate change related knowledge. This is increasingly a priority given the need to mainstream climate change.
This event aims to engage early career researchers, practitioners, and activists around their work on climate action research projects. It will highlight the experiences of those in the early stages of a climate action career by exploring their experiences in a range of participatory action research groups (PARGs). These groups involved both the co-creation of climate change knowledge between a range of actors as well as the publicising of this knowledge through novel multi-media and communication channels. The latter included the use of audio and visual media in the creation process, as well as the use of social media platforms in order to circulate knowledge and generate engagement around climate change in different national contexts.
The event presents an opportunity to highlight the lessons that can be learnt from the experiences of early career researchers, practitioners, and activists when conducting climate action research of this nature.
The event is open to all those with an interest in the issues under discussion. The event is free to attend, but registration on Eventbrite is required.
Programme
10-10:30: Welcome and introductions
10:30-1200: Climate-U Participatory Action Research Groups (PARGs)
Session 1
- Experiences in Brazil (University of Passo Fundo): Setting up the PARGs
- Documenting and disseminating knowledge around the processes and impacts of PARGs
- Session 2
- Experiences in Kenya (Kenyatta University): Setting up the PARGs
- Documenting and disseminating knowledge around the processes and impacts of PARGs
12:00-12:45 Break
12:45-13:45: Bringing in the voices of students involved in PARGs at the University of Passo Fundo and Kenyatta University
13:45-14:45: Interactive Session: Critically reflecting on ways to further bridge the gaps in participation, knowledge co-creation and dissemination
14:45 -15:15 Closing remarks and steps forward
Transforming Universities for a Changing Climate is a three-year Global Challenges Research Fund project. Bringing together partners in Brazil, Fiji, Kenya and the UK, it explores the role that locally-generated higher education initiatives can play in addressing climate change. For more details about the Transforming Universities for a Changing Climate project, please visit our website, or follow us on Twitter @ClimateUniv.
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