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This theme is about the science behind Earth's changing climate systems and their cascading impacts. It explains greenhouse gas effects, feedback loops (like melting permafrost), and how climate models predict future scenarios. The concept also differentiates between mitigation (reducing causes) and adaptation (adjusting to effects) strategies.
Fun Fact: The last time CO₂ levels were this high (417ppm), sea levels were 25 meters higher and camels lived in the Arctic.
A Creative Exploration of Climate Change
Students will take part in a meaningful day focused on understanding and expressing the realities of climate change. They will begin with a lecture or performance, followed by hands-on creative sessions where they’ll share their reflections through artistic or technological forms. A student film festival will take place during the day to showcase original climate-themed videos.
🧳 What to Bring:
Your laptop
A refillable water bottle
A packed lunch and morning snack
Clothing suitable for your workshop
MYP3
(Morning Lectures)
Finn van den Ijssel
In this lecture, young activist and filmmaker Finn van den IJssel shares how he found a healthy, active way to engage with the climate crisis. He emphasizes that beyond technology and ecology, culture, relationships, and emotions play a key role. Through art and storytelling, participants explore how these elements can inspire meaningful action.
10:15 - 11:00 (45 mins)
Lecture Hall
1 Lecture
Eduardo Urias
In this lecture, Eduardo Urias, a Professor at VU, explores the global energy crisis and the growing issue of energy poverty, highlighting how unequal access to affordable energy impacts communities. He will discuss the potential of renewable energy and the rise of energy communities, local groups that generate and manage their own energy, as powerful tools for promoting sustainability, reducing emissions, and fostering social equity.
10:15 - 11:00 (45 mins)
Primary Hall
1 Lecture
Henno Van Beek
"We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot on the accelerator” This is what we often hear in the media. But is this bleak picture supported by facts? What is going on? In this lecture we will look at trends in floods, droughts, wildfires, heat waves, tropical storms, sea level and food production in an attempt to find good news. Will we succeed?
10:15 - 11:00 (45 mins)
C5.09
1 Lecture
MYP3
(13:15-14:45 Afternoon Workshops)
Magazine Making
In this workshop, students create a mini magazine (Zine) to share personal messages about climate change. They work as an editorial team, turning newsworthy ideas into visual stories. It’s a way to express feelings like injustice or admiration, while exploring the sustainable side of Citizenship.
BRING: A magazine and/or a newspaper in English, a pen, pencil and scissors
13:15 - 14:45 (90 mins)
C 3.14
Column Writing
In this workshop, students learn to write short, witty, and engaging columns about everyday actions that help tackle climate change. Guided by a writing expert, they explore what makes a column effective and how to connect with readers. Using tips and tricks, they craft creative, compact texts, and share their work at the end.
BRING: a pen and a pencil
13:15 - 14:45 (90 mins)
C 4.03
Video Making
In this workshop, students learn how to create engaging how-to videos on climate-friendly actions. From choosing a topic and planning a script to filming, editing, and sharing online, they experience the full process. Working in groups, they explore how to clearly convey instructions and inspire others to reduce their environmental impact.
BRING: laptop
13:15 - 14:45 (90 mins)
B 3.08
Blackout Poetry
In this workshop, students transform book or newspaper pages into unique poetry by blacking out selected text. They’ll focus on wordplay and visual impact to create expressive and surprising works.
13:15 - 14:45 (90 mins)
BRING: black marker % scissors, an old magazine and / or newspaper in English
B 0.04
Improvisation Theatre
In this workshop, students play spontaneous acting games with environmental and social themes. Using “Yes, and...” exercises, they’ll build scenes creatively without scripts, just imagination and collaboration.
13:15 - 14:45 (90 mins)
B 3.10
Songwriting
In this workshop, students write and perform their own original songs, from crafting lyrics and melodies to sharing their finished piece with others in a supportive environment.
13:15 - 14:45 (90 mins)
Bring: pencil and laptop
B 4.05
RAP
In this workshop, students write and perform raps about climate change or social justice. Guided by a professional rapper, they’ll explore rhythm, rhyme schemes, and vocal delivery to express powerful messages.
13:15 - 14:45 (90 mins)
B 3.09
Superimpose Photography
In this workshop, students create surreal, digital artworks inspired by Instagram artist @fetching_tigerss. They’ll learn to blend images using layering, masks, and filters to defy reality.
13:15 - 14:45 (90 mins)
BRING: Laptop
B 3.21
Illustration
In this workshop, students turn quick sketches into imaginative illustrations through fun, creative exercises. With no rules, just curiosity, they’ll explore surprising ways to bring their ideas to life and share them with others.
13:15 - 14:45 (90 mins)
Bring : pencil and laptop
C 3.16
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