Title: Webinar | Libraries for a Greener Future: Innovative Responses to Climate Change
Uploaded by: IFLA CPDWL Chair, Helen Chan
Date of Webinar: January 17, 2025 (Friday)
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 PM HKT
Join us for an exceptional CPDWL webinar focused on how libraries are spearheading innovative initiatives to address the critical issue of climate change. Positioned at the forefront of environmental education and sustainability, libraries play a pivotal role in our communities.
Webinar Overview:
This session will feature enlightening presentations from esteemed speakers, followed by a panel discussion with experts and chairs from various IFLA Regional Division Committees. Together, they will explore the transformative impact of libraries in fostering environmental stewardship and sustainability.
Collaborators:
This webinar is organized in association with:
Europe Regional Division Committee
Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Division Committee
Middle East and North Africa Regional Division Committee
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Division Committee
North-America Regional Division Committee
Asia-Oceania Regional Division Committee
Esteemed Speakers:
Claire McGuire: Manager of Policy and Advocacy at IFLA, overseeing initiatives related to sustainable development and climate action.
Traci Engel Lesneski: CEO of MSR Design, discussing the role of built environments in promoting well-being and sustainability.
Ton van Vlimmeren: Former library director and consultant, sharing insights from international library networks.
Erik Boekesteijn: Senior advisor at the National Library of the Netherlands, on the global impact of innovative library designs.
Calvert Wright: Architect and educator, discussing the design of 21st-century libraries and learning environments.
Regional Chairs: Insights from IFLA Regional Division Chairs on the local and global environmental initiatives led by libraries.
Participants will gain valuable insights into the role of libraries in environmental stewardship and will be introduced to the IFLA Library Map of the World on SDG Stories, enhancing their expertise and understanding of libraries' impact on sustainable development.