Hi, it's Earth Day 2021!
It's a big month for all of us in our efforts to tackle climate change.
22 April marks this year’s Earth Day, an event that mobilises 1 billion people worldwide into positive actions for the planet. We'll show you how you can get involved and what we've been doing here at Go!.
It's almost time for the annual Green Gown Awards and we have some great events coming up too!
So let’s go!
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Join 1 billion people worldwide and make a lasting impact
Earth Day brings together world climate leaders, activists, innovators, artists, and influencers over 3 days of climate action events. There's something for everyone to get involved in and make a difference.
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Take action for Earth Day
For Earth Day we can all make a difference by taking action for our planet. There are lots of things you can do.
Find out what you can do
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Moves+ app challenges
We’ve teamed up with the UoN Moves+ app where you can join in with litter picking walking and running challenges to win prizes.
Challenge yourself with Moves+ app
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Green Gown Awards
The Green Gown Awards recognise exceptional initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges and their role in enabling and empowering young people to tackle pressing global issues.
Learn more about Green Gown Awards
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2021 awards now open for applications!
We encourage you to apply and get recognised for your efforts with the great sustainability work you've done.
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Vets in the Community wins 2020 Green Gown Award!
We are a proud winner of a 2020 Green Gown Award! The student-run veterinary clinic Vets in the Community (ViC) won in the Benefitting Society category for their work in caring for pets of the homeless and vulnerably housed.
Read more about the award
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Watch Vets in the Community (ViC) in action
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26 April
Telling the story of NTU’s Peregrine Falcons
Peregrine Falcons have been nesting on the ledge of NTU’s Newton Building for nearly 20 years. Hear more about their story at this talk, open to NTU and UoN staff and students.
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17–21 May
Online Climate Exp0 from the COP26 Universities Network
Climate Exp0 will showcase the latest thinking and most relevant international research in the run-up to COP26. Free, open to all. Helping advance a resilient, zero-carbon world Earth.
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Collaboration to reduce external print
The Getting in Shape team and External Relations have been working with colleagues across the university on an initiative to reduce our carbon footprint from external printing.
Find out more about the initiative
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The Green Rewards App
Be sustainable and get rewarded. Record the positive environmental actions you are taking to earn ‘Green Points’ and a chance to win prizes.
Download it now!
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