Challenge: Climate Action Helsingborg

Do you want to actively contribute to sustainable development? Have you often been told that you are full of ideas and a problem solver? By taking part in Challenge: Climate Action Helsingborg, you will solve a real life climate case for organisations in the civil society together with like-minded students. You will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and knowledge with others who are passionate about sustainability. This is also the perfect oppurtunity to expand your own network.

What to expect?

  • Two physical meetups - one kick-off on and a final presentation. At these events you get to meet all organisations and students participating in the challenge. You will also be presented to your team and your organisation. Of course, food and refreshments will be served during the events, so that you can keep your energy levels up and your minds sharp.
  • In between the meetups you will work with the case. The work covers about 10-15 hours per person to come up with your team's solution. If feasible, you also get to do a study visit at your organisation.
  • You gain experience of applying your knowledge to existing challenges in real life context and get insight into current climate challenges that non-profit organisations. You also get the opportunity to make a real difference and contribute to climate action locally!

Who are you?

For this event, we would like to invite you who study, or have keen interest in, sustainability topics and how to apply them in a applied context. Your main background could be in humanities, social sciences, engineering, science, economics, or other disciplines. And of course, you are a team player and have great problem-solving skills. We celebrate diversity and realise that a wide range of competencies are needed to solve the complex sustainability issues that society face today.

The organisations

We invite four non-profit organisations in the city of Helsingborg, where each presents their own challenge related to climate issues. Explore the challenges here:

  • Hittarps IK is a football and gymnastics club in northern Helsingborg, primarily working toward engaging youths in an inclusive way through their vision ”As many as possible – for as long as possible”.  Central to their organisation is Laröds IP, where training, competitions and recreational activities take place. Unfortunately, this also generates waste that are not always recycled properly. Hittarps IK is now searching for innovative ways to encgourage proper sorting of waste.
  • Hemlösas Hus is looking for your help in finding a practical and inclusive solution for waste sorting. Design sorting systems for tight spaces — and make sustainability accessible to all.
  • Helsingborgs Hockey Club wants to tackle its biggest climate challenge: transport. Why do so many families rely on individual car travel — and how can we shift habits toward greener options like carpooling, cycling, or public transit? Dive into the reasons behind current travel behavior and help design smarter, more sustainable ways to get to the rink.
  • Eskilsminne IF: Eskilscupen – Sweden’s second-largest youth football tournament – brings together 18,000 participants in Helsingborg each year. In the school canteens where meals are served, a significant amount of food goes to waste. Eskilsminne IF is now looking for creative students to help develop smart solutions to reduce food waste and lower the tournament’s climate impact.

The practicalities

Dates: Kick-off October 7th and presentation event October 21st
Time: On both dates we start at 17.00 sharp, but you are welcome to drop in from 16.30. Estimated finishing time is 20.00.
Place: Drottninggatan 14, Helsingborg
Travel expenses with public transportation within Skåne, to and from the events, will be reimbursed by Sustainalink.

Application: The last day to apply is September 28. You will receive an email informing you whether you have been selected to participate or not the day after. Please note that you must reply to this email on September 30 to keep your place.

Any questions about the event or the application process are kindly referred to info@sustainalink.se.

 

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Sustainalink in collaboration with Klimatfonden Helsingborg