Sustainability and Diversity Day
The HWR Berlin warmly invites you to the Day of Sustainability and Diversity, where all interested parties can explore the facets of diversity and the responsible use of nature and society. An interactive climate planning game, sounding board, barcamp, insights into sustainability and diversity-oriented research as well as exciting keynotes offer various opportunities for critical exchange and lively discussions.
Wed
22.05.
09.00–18.15
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Campus Schöneberg
Building B Aula
Badensche Straße 50-51
10825 Berlin
Sustainability and diversity department
Foto: Irina_Strelnikova/iStock/Getty Images Plus
Most of the program is only available in German. The corresponding program items are marked with "in English".
Program
10.00-12.00 | ClimateChallenge 2024 (in English) | Room B 2.03
Immerse yourself in the world of climate policy and take on the ClimateChallenge 2024, an interactive simulation game. The simulator allows participants to take on the role of decision-makers, politicians and activists to jointly explore solutions and try to limit global warming to below 2°C by 2100.
- Register using the form below.
10.00-11.00 | Sounding Board Sustainability and Diversity | Aula
The Sustainability and Diversity teams will report on last year's activities and would like to receive your feedback. Take the opportunity to contribute your ideas on sustainability and diversity at HWR Berlin.
11.00-12.00 | Workshop Sustainability Concept | Aula
We will discuss with you our ideas on how we can make sustainability measurable in the areas of management and communication, operations and campus life, studies and teaching, research and transfer.
12.30-12.45 | Welcome by the Vice President for Sustainability of the HWR Berlin and the Central Representative for Diversity and Anti-Discrimination of the HWR Berlin | Aula
12:45-13:15 | Keynote »Prof. Dr. Levermann: Folding the world« | Aula & Livestream
Anders Levermann, Head of Complexity Science at the Potsdam Climate Institute, presents a mathematical perspective to overcome the dilemma between limited resources and the need for further development. Learn how science can help tackle the challenges of growth and the climate crisis while mitigating social inequality.
13.20-13.50 | Keynote »Eren Ünsal, Leiterin der Landesstelle für Gleichbehandlung – gegen Diskriminierung« | Aula & Livestream
13.50-14.30 | Coffee break and poster session | Aula
Exhibition of research work by teachers and students of the HWR Berlin on the topics of sustainability and diversity. The researchers will be available for questions.
14.30–16.00 Uhr | Barcamp | Aula
There will be space to present your topics and ideas on how universities can contribute to greater sustainability and diversity in the areas of operations, research and teaching in 3-minute pitches. Selected ideas and topics will be discussed afterwards. Would you like to register your pitch in advance? Write an email to nachhaltigkeit(at)hwr-berlin.de.
16.00-17.15 | Building futures! A trial #soloprobe for sustainability at the HWR Berlin | Martin Ciesieski & Caroline V. Rudzinska | Aula
How many futures do we have? Which futures are probable and which futures would be desirable for the HW Berlin? What kind of (free) spaces and methods are needed to actively shape them? We will discuss and test these questions together using an artistic research format: the #soloprobe. The aim is to sketch an initial picture of the future of the HWR Berlin together on site and to approach the topic of sustainability in a meaningful and playful way, with fun and emotional curiosity.
17.15–18.30 Uhr | Get-together | Aula und/oder Innenhof vor Haus B
Registration: We look forward to receiving your registration via e-mail to nachhaltigkeit(at)hwr-berlin.de, so that we can plan the get-together accordingly.