Destination STEM Week 2024 - Sustainability for a Greener World

Earthwatch Europe
Jun 21

Destination STEM, the new initiative from STEM Learning UK to bring more STEM opportunities directly to young people to support them on their journey, are running a 'Sustainability for a Greener World' Week 1st-5th July, appropriate for students aged 11-18 across UK schools, colleges, sixth form centres and universities.

The week will follow a set schedule every day and cover a different topic, as follows:

  • Monday 01, Sustainable Environment – reducing carbon emissions, eco-friendly buildings, environmental study and supporting environmental recovery, restoring natural resource environments, ecological agriculture etc.

  • Tuesday 02, Sustainable Engineering – Food production and preservation, Housing and shelter, Waste disposal and management, Pollution reduction, Space led innovation, Water supplies, Transportation, Improvements in industrial processes etc.

  • Wednesday 03, Sustainable Technology – innovative solutions to environmental challenges, optimising the use of resources and reducing greenhouse gases, Earth observation, use of big data etc.

  • Thursday 04, Sustainable Energy - energy reduction, workplace and building management, transition to net zero, transport, eco-friendly power and energy systems, etc.

  • Friday 05, Sustainable Economy - work-place transformation, circular economy, sustainable supply chains, recycle-reuse-reduce, repurposing of materials etc.

Registering on Eventbrite provides a ticket for the whole week, and allows access to live videos and webinars each day. Use this fantastic opportunity to delve more into sustainability, and share it with your students, as those aged 14-18 can register for their own ticket!