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12 November 2024

Swiss Schools Sustainability Summit

The Swiss Schools Sustainability Summit is a student-led event aimed at promoting sustainable practices across international schools based in Switzerland.

General logo for the sustainability summit.

 

The Swiss Schools Sustainability Summit 2024, under the theme ‘Our Commitment to the Future: People, Planet, and Prosperity’ will be hosted on 12 November on campus. This event will welcome 100 students representing over ten international schools in Switzerland, as well as environmentalists and sustainability advocates.

2024 Programme

08:30 - 09:00                       

Delegate arrival and check-in
09.00 - 09.15

Student Welcome and Introductory Speech

09.15 - 10.00 

Key note speaker: Nick Bubb - CEO, Tusk

10.00 - 10.30  Break 
10:30 - 11:00

Keynote speaker: Anthony Dixon - The Alliance for Sustainable Schools (TASS) 

11:05 - 11:40 Interactive session: Intergenerational Leadership for Nature and Climate

A fun and interactive session to learn how young people can play an important role in tackling climate change and biodiversity loss.

Speakers:
Lindsey Prowse (1t.org – Trillion Trees Platform)
Gill Einhorn (World Economic Forum)

11:45 - 12:20

Lunch
Over lunch, we’ll discuss which sustainability ideas inspire you the most. This is an opportunity to share your thoughts and hear from your peers.

13:00 - 13:50

Informed Optimism: How to Take Action for the Planet
This session is about staying hopeful and taking the right actions to make a difference in our changing world.

Speakers:
Lindsey Prowse (1t.org – Trillion Trees Platform)
Gill Einhorn (World Economic Forum)
Marie-Claire Graf (Co Founder, Youth Negotiators Academy)
 

14:00 - 15:00

Cross School Breakout sessions

15:00 - 15:30 Student feedback & presentation of ideas
15:30 - 16:00  Tea and Snacks
15:45 - 16:30 Thrift Store

 

Guest Speakers

 

Nick Bubb

Nick Bubb is the Chief Executive of Tusk. A Charity with a mission to accelerate the impact of African-driven conservation.

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AntHony Dixon

Antony Dixon is Chairman of "The Alliance for Sustainable Schools" (TASS), a non-profit network of schools working together for a sustainable future.

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Gill EINHORN

Gill Einhorn is Head, Innovation and Transformation, Centre for Nature and Climate at the World Economic Forum.
 

 

LINDSEY PROWSE

Lindsey Prowse is Lead, North America & Youth Engagement – Trillion Trees platform at the World Economic Forum.

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Sustainability at Aiglon

As a community-owned school, Aiglon is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment and society. We are committed to a sustainable future seeking to engage our community to foster innovative solutions. Learn more about our initiatives.

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