2021 Themes: “Ecosystem Restoration” and “Protect and Restore our Blue Planet”
“This is our moment. We cannot turn back time. But we can grow trees, green our cities, rewild our gardens, change our diets and clean up rivers and coasts. We are the generation that can make peace with nature. Let’s get active, not anxious. Let’s be bold, not timid.”
We are marking World Environment Day and World Oceans Day here at KAUST with some activities for you to participate in and help raise awareness around restoring and protecting our ecosystem and oceans.
Saturday, June 5 at 6.00 p.m.
Chasing coral film
Join the Students for Sustainability as they screen the movie ‘Chasing Coral’! Breathtaking photography, nail-biting suspense, and startling emotion – Chasing Coral is a dramatic revelation that won’t have audiences sitting idle for long.
Showing in Discovery theater
- Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Seating is limited, so it is first come, first served
- Movie screening should be limited to 20
Saturday, June 5 – Thursday, June 10
Red Sea Research excursion writing competition
Coral reefs are threatened with extinction due to climate change and other impacts. Saudi Arabia is the custodian of some of the most resilient reefs in the world, but even these powerful reefs are currently endangered. KAUST researchers have been working against the clock to quickly understand the reefs and develop solutions to protect them.
Win a Red Sea snorkelling and boat trip with the researchers from the Red Sea Research Center!
Join the researchers for a guided snorkeling trip in the Red Sea and learn more about the coral reefs, their importance and how we can all help in the innovative, groundbreaking studies and solutions that are being developed right here at KAUST.
To enter, write a short paragraph explaining why you deserve to be on the trip. This may include things you have already been doing to protect our oceans and ecosystem, why you want to learn more about this topic, or anything else that makes you deserve to be on board. Send your entry to getengaged@kaust.edu.sa and 10 worthy winners will be selected.
Upcycling workshops
Renad Bougis from the Students for Sustainability will be leading workshops to upcycle plastic bags.
Wood Embroidery
Learn upcycling techniques to create plastic yarn, learn the basics of wood embroidery and create a wood coaster. Bring your clean, colored plastic bags. Everyone welcome, aged 13 years and up.
- When: Sunday, June 6 & Monday, June 7
- Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Workshop length – 2.5 hours.
- Fee: SAR 30
- Location: Campus Library, L3, Seaview Room
Capacity is limited, so book now
Mandala Workshop
Learn about mandalas and create a crocheted centerpiece or coaster. Bring along your clean, colored plastic bags! All other tools will be provided. Everyone welcome (13 years and up).
- When: Tuesday, June 8
- Time: – 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Workshop length – 2.5 hours
- Fee: SAR 30
- Location: Campus Library, L3, Seaview Room
- Booking link for Tuesday event
Learn more about World Environment Day
This World Environment Day, join #GenerationRestoration to revive and protect our ecosystems. View the Ecosystem Restoration Playbook here.
