Collective action for a changing climate – online symposium 2026.
07 October 2026
Friday 30 October
This symposium brings people from education and the wider union movement together to explore how we can contribute to inclusive and equitable responses to climate change and sustainability.
The symposium is free and open to people across tertiary education, the wider union movement, and others interested in collective responses to climate change and sustainability. You do not need to be a member to attend.
There will be four panels across the day:
Panel 1: Learning for Change
What should education enable people to know, do and become in a changing climate — and how can teaching and learning contribute to a more sustainable and equitable future?
Panel 2: Research that Powers Change
What research and knowledge can we apply to creating a more sustainable and equitable future? What enables that research to flourish, connect with communities and contribute to change?
Panel 3: Leading Change by Example
How can those of us working in tertiary institutions lead through our own climate and sustainability actions, support workers and communities through change, and demonstrate what a just transition can look like in practice?
Panel 4: Collective Union Action for a Changing Climate
How are workers impacted by climate? What role can unions play in achieving a fair and just transition? What can we learn from climate and sustainability action across different sectors, and where could unions work together for change?