The day will take place simultaneously at two locations, with two separate programs:
The Valence University Institute of Technology is rolling out a program tailored to its region for the EUT's CSR Day from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All second-year students will participate in one of these three activities:
In the afternoon, for all volunteers interested in biodiversity, students, or staff: a tour of the farm.
Grenoble CSR Day in detail
Morning: lecture by François Pompanon
Biodiversity: Origin, challenges, and consequences. What actions can we take at our level?
The preservation of biodiversity is integrated into the Sustainable Development Goals defined by the UN, and affects human health, economic development, land use planning, etc. Despite these major challenges, recent reports published by IPBES (the "IPCC of Biodiversity") highlight the unprecedented decline in biodiversity and the inability of current trajectories to achieve the goals of conservation and sustainable use of nature. The conference will present the basic mechanisms responsible for the functioning and evolution of biodiversity in its various dimensions (genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecosystem diversity), the scientific consensus on biodiversity decline and its causes, and the impacts on the development of human societies. François Pompanon will also present actions that everyone can take, at their own level, to preserve and promote biodiversity.
François Pompanon is a professor at the University of Grenoble Alpes (UGA). A specialist in the genetic mechanisms involved in the evolution of biodiversity, he conducts his research at the Alpine Ecology Laboratory (UGA-USMB-CNRS), which he directed from 2016 to 2020. He is responsible for the Master 1 Biodiversity Ecology Evolution program at UGA, and for OBIGA, a participatory biodiversity observatory covering the Grenoble Alpes metropolitan area.
Afternoon: Participatory workshops
Discovering biodiversity in the city – Isère Bird Protection League
Biodiversity challenge activity: discover how to encourage wildlife in your garden through 12 challenges to complete throughout the year. Followed by a nature walk to explore the biodiversity of our parks and gardens, accompanied by an enthusiastic guide.
Biodiversity mural
A collaborative, fun, and scientific workshop to discover biodiversity, the pressures weighing on it, and the consequences of its erosion. All data is taken from the IPBES (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) report. Includes a debriefing and reflection on actions that can be taken.
Ec'Olympiade organized by the Infocom Student Union, open to all students
On Thursday, March 7, at 2 p.m., come and take part in the Ec'Olympiade in front of the Doyen Gosse building at IUT 2!
The goal? Complete challenges with your friends to win prizes while doing your bit for the environment! You'll have two hours to complete all the eco-friendly challenges.
To participate, you can come alone or in a group. However, you will need to register in advance. Individuals who come alone will be assigned to teams. Prepare a team name and a color that will represent you.
On the day itself, be sure to check the Instagram account @BDE_infocom_grenoble. If the weather is bad, the afternoon event may be canceled.
We are counting on you and your team!
Recycling electric scooter batteries to make lamps: a brief excursion into the world of low tech
After a brief presentation of his background and what led him to take an interest in the low-tech movement, Martial Balland, from Low-tech Lab, will present the main principles of this approach to technology, which aims to reduce the environmental footprint of objects. A lively debate will then be organized to illustrate this approach, so that everyone can give their point of view and ideas for action can emerge. To embody this possibility of doing things differently, a solar lamp made by Low-tech Lab will be presented. Finally, students will be given the floor for a discussion on the place of low-tech in teaching at the IUT.
Sewing workshop and zero waste
Zero-waste sewing workshop where you can learn to sew your own washable makeup remover wipes and washable paper towels. You will have the opportunity to sew a pouch from jeans and cotton scraps. If you have an old pair of jeans, bring them along and you can make a pouch or sew one or more fabric scraps.
I bring the machine and the fabrics, and you leave with your creations and a gift!
In addition, you will discover alternatives to replace disposable products used on a daily basis. Lots of eco-friendly and economical tips for shopping, the bathroom, the kitchen, and travel.
Sports recycling center
Through two activities, Recyclerie Sportive will raise students' awareness of the challenges of sustainability in sports equipment:
Life cycle of balloons
The world of sports generates a lot of waste, such as clothing, helmets, rackets, and also... balls. But do we really know the impact of this equipment on the environment? What is the average lifespan of a tennis ball? How are pétanque balls made? What happens to rugby balls once they are thrown away?
Waste frieze
What happens to our waste once it is thrown away? What impact does it have on our environment? The waste timeline is an interactive activity that offers a fun and engaging opportunity to raise awareness about waste management and reduction, through the lens of our experience in sports reuse.
In general: environment, social/societal issues, citizenship, etc. It may relate to an SAE, teaching, a story, a personal commitment, a collective initiative, an institutional approach, etc. Any action in which you may be involved or any point of view you wish to convey. The main themes for this year are "
