Time to change the world… one competition entry at a time
Coventry University’s Faculty of Business and Law are hosting “Lets go to the Cop” – a climate change competition to encourage collaboration, conversation and community amongst Coventry University staff and students.
A range of top prizes will be awarded to the best submissions: including a brand new iPad, hundreds of pounds of shopping vouchers and an Insight Day with a Sustainability Manager. Digital badges will be available to all participants.
Submission deadline: 12 noon Monday 22nd of November
Explore our three competition themes below to learn more about how you can get involved:
Theme 1: Climate Change & my Future Career
Theme 2: Climate Change & Inequality
Theme 3: Climate Change & my Community
THE UK GOVERNMENT IS CALLING ON everyone to take responsibility in order to get change
Mr Boris Johnson, UK Prime Minister, wants countries big and small to be accountable, specifically around four big topics: coal, cars, cash and trees.
“My message is clear… future generations will judge us based on what we achieve in the coming months. I will be pushing for corrective action on coal, climate funds, cars and trees so we can make a success of Cop26 and keep our climate change goals within reach.”
Mr Johnson as reported in “Time running out to make Cop26 climate summit a success, Boris Johnson tells world leaders on US trip” The Independent, 18th September 2021.
Coal – Burning fossil fuels like coal creates power but has a big impact on the environment. The UK has cut its use of coal in recent years but other countries still rely on this method for their electricity and other services.
Cars – Their use has a huge impact on air pollution. Engine fumes create greenhouse gases which warm up the Earth’s atmosphere and cause long-term issues for eco-systems and sea temperatures.
Cash – Developed countries need to honour the $10B climate finance pledge. Investing into environmental projects, scientific studies about the climate and renewable energy will all help the planet.