Planetary health and our wellbeing are as intertwined as two things can be. Spending time outdoors and learning about the world around us are just some of the ways to take care of our own wellbeing. Auckland Climate Festival provides ample opportunity to do just that with over 150 events to choose from. Below you will find a shortlist of events, curated by our own Unitec Sustainability Club.
Forest Photography Walk
Saturday 16th September, 10am-12pm, Kohimarama Forest
Explore this special forest with digital SLR cameras in hand, provided by IMAgEN8. To find out more and register, click here.
Pourewa maara kai open day
Saturday 16th September, 10am-2pm, Ngāti whātua Ōrākei
Bring friends and whānau along for delicious kai, tour of the maara kai and nursery, learning about the history of the area, composting workshop and a mini working bee for making and painting recycled timber signs for the Maara and Nursery. To find out more and register, click here.
Forest Bathing: A guided walk
Sunday 17th September, 10am-12pm, Auckland Domain
Forest bathing has been shown scientifically to activate the parasympathetic (rest and digest) nervous system, giving you a chance to calm the mind and spirit while fostering a nature connection. And with an expert guide, why not give it a go? To find out more and register, click here.
Food Security and the Just Transition
Wednesday 20th September, 7am-8.30am, Ellen Melville Centre
This breakfast event will be joined by speakers who are actively working alongside food-insecure communities. They will share their insights and experiences, shedding light on strategies to ensure that every individual has access to safe, nutritious and culturally appropriate food as we transition to a low-carbon future. For more information and to register, click here.
Transporting us to a cooler future
Wednesday 20th September, 5.30pm-7.30pm, Auckland Town Hall
At this Auckland Conversations we will explore the cooler transport future for Auckland: Why we have ended up with the transport system of today, what can be done to enable a cooler transport system for the future, and importantly how to make the changes needed to get us there. To find out more and register, click here.
Dynamic Futures
Monday 25th September, 1.30pm – 4.30pm, 21 Pitt Street
Try your hand at making climate adaptation decisions at this fun, interactive session run by Beca, the Environmental Defence Society and NIWA. To find out more and register, click here.
Why Wai?
Monday 25th September, 6pm – 7.30pm, Online
Join Six Generations, Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua and Denmark’s Klimatorium for a koorero exploring the festival’s theme: Ngaa hua o Wai. Here we draw on international perspectives across Aotearoa, Europe and the UK on why Wai is important in our climate response. To find out more and register, click here.
Auckland’s future economy, jobs and skills in a changing climate
Wednesday, 27th September, 11.30am- 1.30pm, University of Auckland
Engage with a panel of experts from academia, industry and government, who will share their insights about developing sustainability and green skills for the future as we shift to a regenerative, inclusive economy guided by our kaitiaki values. To find out more and register, click here.
What’s eating climate change?
Thursday 28th September, 6pm-8.30pm, GRIDAKL Wynyard Quarter
We’ve gathered an awesome lineup of leaders working at different stages of the food system, who are on a mission to help reduce food waste and the emissions that come with it. Also, you’ll get to sample some delicious foods made from rescued items and know what to look for to help reduce your personal footprint. To find out more and register, click here.
How can advertising drive climate action?
Friday 29th September, 11am-12pm, Online
What does a just and regenerative Aotearoa look like? What role can media and advertising play in helping to achieve this? Is the industry ready to embrace real change? And what needs to be done? Hear from our local industry leaders sharing knowledge, views and perspectives on what role the advertising industry can play in driving action forward. To find out more and register, click here.
Please let us know, in the comments below, which ones you are thinking about attending. We could team up and go together.