2022 International Summer School of Political Ecology

The aim of the 2022 International Summer School of Political Ecology is to exchange views, discuss and critically examine contemporary studies, practices, methodologies and processes for just, inclusive and deliberative transitions towards living well within planetary boundaries. Transitions are ongoing and inevitable; the summer school will address areas that are particularly exposed: the State and democracy, energy and transport, consumption and manufacture, and land use.

The 2022 International Summer School of Political Ecology is intended for theoreticians, practicians and activists and anyone interested in environmental and ecological issues. Participation in the summer school is FREE OF CHARGE!

Why you should participate:

  • Obtain points via an accredited application for doctoral and MA students (10 ECTS / 5 ECTS).
  • Learn about the latest research in the field of transitions from leading international and Slovenian researchers and practicians.
  • Develop critical thinking with regard to transitions.
  • Enjoy the summer school without paying a participation fee.
  • Take part in interactive evening activities. 

Join us in formulating new concepts for just transitions! Apply here!

The event will be hybrid: in person and via Zoom.

Please apply until:

  • 15 April 2022 – MA and doctoral students who wish to obtain ECTS credits;
  • 15 May 2022 – all other participants.

All information about the summer school is available on the website.

The 2022 International Summer School of Political Ecology is organised as part of the Life IP CARE4CLIMATE integral project, which, through awareness-raising, education and the training of key stakeholders, will encourage the implementation of measures to help Slovenia meet its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets by 2020 and 2030. More information about the CARE4CLIMATE project can be found on the official project website.

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WEBINAR - Best practices from Finland

Webinar about sustainable public procurement, energy-efficient buildings and handling of food waste

The Eco Fund is again offering incentives for pilot projects involving the complete renovation of multi-dwelling buildings, co-financed with new financial instruments – a loan from the reserve fund or energy contracting and a subsidy of up to 50%.

News Raising awareness and capacity building for the transition to a low-carbon society 4.3.20

The Political and Legislative Background of Climate Change Mitigation

As part of the LIFE IP CARE4CLIMATE project, Umanotera prepared a document entitled The Political and Legislative Background of Climate Change Mitigation, which presents key institutions and political processes in the field of climate change, the European Union's climate and energy policy, and Slovenia's climate and energy policy.

News Raising awareness and capacity building for the transition to a low-carbon society 29.11.21

The Enough for All Conference: A solar power station in every community

"The time to set goals and discuss strategies has passed. Now is the time to act," says Dr Jonas Sonnenschein from Umanotera, which decided that this year’s national conference topic will be community solar power stations, precisely because of the important role they can play in the necessary speedy decarbonisation of the electricity power supply in Slovenia. More than 140 participants, including representatives of municipalities, regional development and energy agencies and state administrations, as well as representatives of civil initiatives, non-governmental organisations, research institutions and companies, attended the conference to learn about the new legal framework and inspiring successful practices from Slovenia and abroad.

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Presentation of the Climate Café in Portorož

On Saturday, 15 October, the Grando salt warehouse in Portorož hosted the second Climate Café as part of the events marking Piran’s municipal holiday.

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Networking e-meeting with Interreg Central Europe- STREFOWA

Insights on the logistical aspects of hackathons through networking.

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LIFE IP Care4Climate: With music towards a low-carbon society

The Slovenian National Youth Orchestra (SMO) will perform at the Ljubljana Festival 2020 together with special guests under the motto – We Have Only 1 Planet!

News Raising awareness and capacity building for the transition to a low-carbon society 26.8.20

LIFE IP Care4Climate: the transition to a low-carbon society with music

On Saturday, 29 August 2020, a concert of the Slovenian National Youth Orchestra (SMO) under the slogan We Only Have 1 Planet will take place as part of the Ljubljana Festival. Come to Kongresni trg in Ljubljana, where you will be able to listen to the most beautiful classical and pop arrangements from 8:30 pm onwards!

Due to climate change, European forests are facing an enormous challenge. The resilience and stability of forests must be increased today in order to preserve them and reduce the effects of climate change in the future. We will attempt to answer a few questions about how to achieve that at the international summer school "Strengthening the resilience of forests to climate change", organised in Postojna between 18 and 22 July by the Slovenian Forestry Institute as part of the LIFE-IP CARE4CLIMATE project 2022. The programme is aimed at BSc forestry students from Slovenia and EU member states. The emphasis of the programme will be on silvicultural solutions and good practices that have proved successful in Europe in strengthening the resilience of forests to climate change.

Soil processes are affected by various factors, including management methods and land use, e.g. in agriculture. Soil can be a GHG source or sink. This can be established by direct measurement in the field, namely with special sensors for greenhouse gas measurement. Based on information about emissions, activities can be adapted or measures for their reduction can be implemented.

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