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Earth Charter Community Summit 2022: Committing to Sustainability and Social Justice 

 

The Earth Charter is an international declaration that provides shared values for building a just, sustainable, and peaceful global society. It is based in four guiding principles: Respect and Care for the Community of Life, Ecological Integrity, Social and Economic Justice, and Democracy, Nonviolence, and Peace. UW Oshkosh became a signatory of the Earth Charter in 2001, and each year we celebrate our commitment to its values with series of events. 

 

At SIRT we think it is especially important to reassert our commitment to the Earth Charter at this time. We face significant challenges as a university community, as a nation, and as individuals, and we are reminded daily of the links between environmental issues, social and economic injustice, and health and well-being. The Earth Charter Community Summit can remind us of what we stand for, the common values we hold as UW Oshkosh community members, and why we keep working together to make this world a better place in the face of such challenges. We hope you will enjoy the menu of events we have put together in that spirit.         

 

    Watch UW-Oshkosh’s Earth Charter Preamble:
  

                                                                                                             

InterTribal Student Council Land Acknowledgement:

 

2022 Earth Charter Keynote Speaker:

Dr. Andrea Dutton 

Wednesday, October 19.

Andrea Dutton is a MacArthur fellow, Fulbright scholar and fellow of the Geological Society of America. She is highly active in communicating about climate change and sea-level rise to the public and has been extensively quoted and featured in popular media. She’s even testified to the U.S. Senate about matters related to climate change and industrial emissions.

 

 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wednesday, OCT. 12 

“What is Earth Charter?” 

10:20-11:20 a.m.
Sage 1214

This event will provide an interactive explanation of the Earth Charter and why we celebrate it at UWO. Led by Environmental Studies Director Jim Feldman and SIRT Director Stephanie Spehar, the intended audience is students (especially USP students), but anyone is welcome to attend.
https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/j/98813998098 

Workshop Wednesday: Sustainability and Environmental Justice

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Reeve 212

Engage in storytelling about sustainability and environmental justice during this student-focused event led by SIRT’s Brooke Berrens and Stephanie Spehar.

Film Screening and Discussion: “Connected by Coffee”

5:30-7:30 p.m.
Sage 4232

“Connected by Coffee” tells the story of Latin American coffee farmers and how our daily brew is deeply connected to a troubled past and hopeful future. Following a 1000-mile journey from Mexico to Nicaragua, the film will show how equitable trading relationships are empowering communities and bringing social justice. Discussion will follow the film showing.

 

Saturday, OCT. 15 

Service Saturday: Garden Clean Up Day!

9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
UWO Community Gardens

Join us for UWO’s annual Service Saturday and help make our Community Gardens ready for winter. Participants should expect to perform light physical labor, such as weeding, moving vegetation, etc. 

*Please bring work gloves. 

 

Wednesday, OCT. 19 

Earth Charter Keynote: Andrea Dutton
“The View from Here: A Geologist’s Perspective on Living Through Climate Change”
 

5-7 p.m.
Culver Family Welcome Center

Andrea Dutton is a MacArthur fellow, Fulbright scholar and fellow of the Geological Society of America. She is highly active in communicating about climate change and sea-level rise to the public and has been extensively quoted and featured in popular media. She’s even testified to the U.S. Senate about matters related to climate change and industrial emissions.
*Recording link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U-9eq7ubLDpMCw8pfn1llUTc_Yy75W1C/view?usp=sharing  

Thursday, OCT. 20 

Film Screening and Discussion: “Riverblue

5-7 p.m.
Sage 1214

Following international river conservationist, Mark Angelo, Riverblue spans the globe to infiltrate one of the world’s most pollutive industries: fashion. Narrated by clean water supporter Jason Priestly, this groundbreaking documentary examines the destruction of our rivers, its effect on humanity and the solutions that inspire hope for a sustainable future. Through harsh chemical manufacturing processes and the irresponsible disposal of toxic chemical waste, one of our favorite iconic products has destroyed rivers and impacted the lives of people who count on these waterways for their survival. Riverblue brings awareness to the destruction of some of the world’s most vital rivers through the manufacturing of our clothing, but will also act as a demand for significant change in the textile industry from the top fashion brands that can make a difference. Discussion led by Jennifer Mihalick from the chemistry department will follow the film screening.

Sustainability Institute for Regional Transformations

 

UW Oshkosh
800 Algoma Blvd.
Oshkosh, WI 54901

Contact Info:

(920) 424-0440
SIRT Office: 4483 Sage Hall
 

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