Kiwi Climate Workshop

UNICEF in partnership with EnviroChallenge will be hosting the first of three Kiwi Climate Workshops this Saturday, 29th August in Wellington.Young people (under 18 years of age) are welcome to come along and hear Government and academic experts discuss climate change issues between 11.30am – 3.30

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UNICEF's Kiwi Climate Call Out!‏

Do you want to be a Kiwi Climate Ambassador?Are you passionate about taking action on climate change? Are you aged 14 – 17?  Then don't miss your chance to speak out on this crucial issue in front of a global audience - and inspire more young people to get involved. UNICEF NZ is giving you the o

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Freeze for 5 on June 5th!

FREEZE! On June 5 2009 people across New Zealand will stop and stand for united action on climate change. It will make you shiver with joy. You can freeze mid-stride. You can freeze with a pie. You can freeze falling over, or freeze on your bike. You can freeze hugging, kissing, laughing or praying

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Sustainability Film Challenge

Tune into TV2 on May 30, 10am to meet our finest young, green film makers - the winners of the 'outlook for someday' sustainability film challenge! Olly Coddington (of Mai Time) will be presenting excerpts from the winning films and setting new sustainability challenges for the film-makers. The a

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Support 350.org

350.org is a group of people from around the country (and around the world) who are concerned about the effects of climate change on our future and that of the planet. The name 350 is relevant because if we do not reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to 350 parts per million (ppm)

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Student Environmental Organisation in America - SSC

Interested in environmental issues? Need some ideas on how to protect New Zealand's environment? Have a look at the Sierra Student Coalition, the largest student environmental organistation in America. This organisation's mission is to 'train, empower and organise youth to run effective campaigns

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Eat Better, Eat Greener: Cater to the Earth

New Dream is an American website which aims to help people consume responsibly to protect the environment, enchance quality of life and promote social justice. New Dream's most recent initiative 'Cater to the Earth' challenges individuals to an 'Eco-diet.' This includes eating better but bette

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350 Climate Action Festival

On 6 December thousands of people gathered in Waitangi Park to celebrate and take action on climate change on the Global Day of Action. They wanted to get the word out about the the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. No more than 350 parts per million is the safe concentration in the

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2008 Outlook for Someday Sustainability Film Challenge

The 2008 Outlook for Someday Sustainability Film Challenge for Young New Zealanders looked at what sustainability means for the world and for you. What does it mean for your community or neighbourhood? What do you want to say about it? The winning films were announced on 4 December. See them here.

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Shirley Intermediate School - Organic Garden

Check out the work of this intermediate school class in Christchurch. Every Thursday from mid-October onwards, students have been brainstorming, measuring, cutting, fastening, building, digging, seeding, planting and watering. "The garden is now growing tomatoes, carrots, radishes, corn, potatoes

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