An English-speaking community located in the heart of Basel

Centrepoint, in association with the International Volunteers of WWF Switzerland, presents a talk by Jack Church. Jack has given numerous talks on climate change and how to calculate ones environmental footprint using the WWF Footprint Calculator. He has a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and a professional background in retrofitting houses to make them more energy efficient.

Topics covered in the talk include:

• Introduction to climate change and where we are headed
• Why energy source substitution does not bring about the system changes required
• Understanding our Environmental footprint – individual changes vs system changes
• Where we could go from here

The talk will be followed by a discussion and an Apéro.

Entrance CHF 5 for members and CHF 10 for guests (collected at entrance). Adults only.

Spaces are limited, so register to secure your spot at: centrepoint.ch/event-5366142/Registration

Date and Time: Oct 5th 2023, 18.30 - 21:00

Place: Centrepoint, Im Lohnhof 8, 4051 Basel

Open to members and guests.

On Thursdays once a month between 18:00 and 20:00 Centrepoint is open to members and guests for the Monthly Apèro.

Join us for a glass of wine with some cheese and snacks, and enjoy mingling with the wonderful community we have. It's a chance to meet up with friends old and new and talk about anything that comes to mind. Everyone is welcome. No need to book, just drop in.

CHF 5 for members, CHF 10 guests, free for new members with their voucher. Cash payment only.

Swiss Culture and Language Learning: Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Location: Centrepoint

Time: 19:00 - 21:00

Moving to a new country can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming.

This free interactive talk series will give you some practical tips to help you acclimate to Basel, be part of a vibrant community and feel more confident with your relocation.

Culture and language assimilation are both essential elements when establishing yourself in any new country. Throughout this interactive talk, insights will be shared into Swiss culture as well as practical advice on learning a new language.

Join us for this in-person talk, followed by a light Apéro.

Please register individually by clicking here (i.e. do not register for multiple tickets under one name).

After the talk we will be emailing a list of helpful resources to all participants and need individual emails to do so.

Future Events of this series:

Socialization and Exploration: November 21, 2023, Register here (each person separately)

Hosted by: Swiss Discovery Tours is formed by Melinda Taylor Schoutens of Fresh Air Kids Switzerland and Meaghan Renner of You Belong in Basel.