Posts Tagged ‘Sparks Bristol’
Everything, Everywhere, All at Once – The Global Goals in 2026
Our co-director, Jenny, thinks positive! As our media loves to dwell on negativity, it’s easy to look at the 17 UN Global Goals (SDGs) and focus on what hasn’t been achieved. And yet I still marvel that 193 countries signed up to this ambitious and groundbreaking set of targets that envisage a fairer greener future…
Read MoreCelebrating the Third International Cultural Festival at Sparks
On the 6th June the 3rd annual International Cultural Festival returned to Sparks, bringing flavours from around the world to the city centre. This joyous celebration of performances, music, dance and food from the wealth of cultures represented by the people of Bristol was part of Bristol Refugee Festival and brought to you by Global…
Read MoreEarth Day Heroes – a volunteer’s view
Our favourite feedback leaf read “seeing so many schools taking actions to make our world a better, safer, and happier place to live.”
Read MoreCommon barriers for young people breaking into the sustainability sector…
“Young people are ready to get involved, learn and contribute to a sector which will shape all our futures; we just need to be given the chance!”
Read MoreWhy Earth Day Matters
22nd April is a day of hope and optimism every year. Why? Because millions of people celebrate our incredible planet and take action to protect her.
Read MoreMicrofibres, Fast Fashion & School Uniforms: Why Young People Deserve Better
Every time we wash our clothes, we unknowingly release a hidden pollutant – microfibres – into our water, soil and air. Garments can shed up to 1,900 microfibres in a single wash, and globally, washing machines are estimated to release microfibres equivalent to 20 million pairs of socks annually into the environment. Microfibres are now found everywhere from sea ice…
Read MoreSparks Bristol co-founder honoured with Doctorate
Our co-director Jenny Foster has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Education from UWE in recognition of her contribution in the fields of international development, sustainability and social justice, her commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals and contribution to the development of climate and sustainable education through the leadership of Global Goals Centre.
Read MoreCelebrating One Year of Sparks Bristol
Find out how we celebrated one year of our biggest project to date – a hub of sustainability, creativity and community known as Sparks Bristol.
Read MoreCreating Sparks Bristol – a project update
We’ve been busy working with Artspace Lifespace to make Sparks Bristol a reality. Find out how the project is coming along from John Hosken.
Read MoreMya-Rose Craig, AKA Birdgirl, shows support for Sparks Bristol
Global Goals Centre Ambassador Mya-Rose Craig, AKA Birdgirl, shares support for Sparks Bristol.
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