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Welcome to the first edition of our UEA Sustainability Newsletter! We aim to update you fortnightly on sustainability-related news and events at UEA and in Norwich. Please send any feedback and content for the next edition to [email protected] and help us widen the reach of this initiative by inviting others to subscribe to the newsletter here: https://ueasustainabilitynetwork.weebly.com/newsletter.html Global Climate Strike on Friday 29th November Millions have taken to the streets in global climate crisis protests in September. In Norwich thousands joined the local rally on 20th September. Another Global Climate Strike has been called for Friday 29th November and we hope it'll be even bigger! The UEA Extinction Rebellion group, with support from several student societies, Student Union officers, and UCU organises a “UEA Rally & Ride in Support of the Global Climate Strike” on 29th November. There will be a short rally on campus in Earlham Park near the Security Lodge (across the road from the Sportspark) from 11am with speeches, poetry and an open mic. From 12pm, there will be a critical mass bike ride to the city centre to join the rally there (starting at 1pm outside City Hall). Those of us who don't have bikes can go as a group by public transport. If you’d like to show some support to the Student Strikers, please sign this open letter asking school principals in Norfolk to restrain from disciplining students who join the protests. CSED UEA’s Centre for Staff and Educational Development (CSED) have just pledged to only buy tea for office supplies from companies that do not use plastic in their teabags or packaging. Hopefully this great decision will inspire others to follow suit! UEA Sustainability Board Prof Dylan Edward, Chair of the Sustainability Board, attended the launch last week of the ‘Climate Commission for UK Higher and Further Education Leaders’ in London. This is being put together by currently 4 organisations representing all of FE and HE – the EAUC, UUK, GuildHE and the Association of Colleges. Efforts are being made to get NUS to also become a commissioning organization. Many students attended and the plan is to engage student organisations. It is to be a 12 month initiative with an end point at COP26 in Glasgow in 2020. There are to be focussed events and workshops - watch this space for updates!. Climate-related election hustings in Norwich The general election is approaching quickly. Climate Hope Action Norwich (CHAIN) is hosting a hustings ahead of the election on “The Climate Election: Candidates on the Climate Emergency” on the evening of the Global Climate Strike (29th Nov) from 7-8.30pm at St Mary Magdalene’s Church. The Norwich Quakers are holding a “Quaker Question Time on Peace and Climate Change” on 4th December at the Friends Meeting House from 7-9pm. UEA Vegan Society UEA Vegan Society is a compassionate and welcoming community that aims to expand the reach and message of veganism throughout UEA and Norwich through education, activism, and constant support. The society is open to all; there is no requirement to be vegan to join. Collaboration with Coeliac and Gluten-Free Society: 11am-2pm Saturday 30th November, KindaKafe UEA Vegan Society are collaborating with Coeliac and Gluten-Free Society for lunch and board games at KindaKafe. Christmas Dinner: 7pm Tuesday 3rd December, Erpingham House Erpingham House has a mouthwatering Christmas Menu this year, so book your ticket for an evening of Christmas delights. Order your meal here by Saturday 30th November. Tickets limited. Animal Rebellion UEA & Norwich Animal Rebellion is a mass volunteer movement using non-violent civil disobedience to end the animal agricultural and fishing industries, halt mass extinction and minimise the risk of climate breakdown and social collapse. AR Norwich Climate Urgency, Animal Emergency, and What to do about it Talk: 7-9pm Wednesday 27th November, Erpingham House, 22 Tombland, NR3 1RF Norwich. AR UEA Meeting: 12-1pm Tuesday 3rd December, Queens 0.13 AR Norwich Meeting: 6-8pm Monday 9th December, Re.Source Extinction Rebellion UEA & Norwich After the rally in the city centre on Friday 29th November, the Extinction Rebellion is planning a Black Friday Sale Action from 3-5pm (meet at The Forum). If you are new to Extinction Rebellion and would like to learn more about the organisation, an Introductory Session will be held on Thursday 5th December 7-9pm at Heathfield Student Community Home. Please help us improve this newsletter by submitting any relevant content or suggestions for improvements to [email protected]. We also welcome contributions to our newly set-up UEA Sustainability Blog: https://ueasustainabilitynetwork.weebly.com/blog Please get in touch with any relevant content. Finally, we welcome new members to the editorial team! Please get in touch if you can lend a hand. Thank you! Em, Henry & Hannah
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