JULY 12 & 13 at the University of Canterbury

The youth sustainability forum that inspires. educates. connects. challenges.

EnviroPAST: Plastic and Sustainability Talks is a two-day forum which brings passionate young people together and connects them with sustainability experts and each other.

EnviroPAST is offering travel scholarships of up to $300 for young people who live outside of Greater Christchurch for our 2024 forum. Apply here.

INCREDIBLE SPEAKERS

Be inspired by the businesses, academics and entrepreneurs at the forefront of sustainability.

EXCITING WORKSHOPS

Our workshops are hands-on, interactive and are sure to leave you excited to explore new ways of making a difference.

PRACTICAL ACTION

All of our events feature hands-on work in the community, such as beach cleanups and tree plantings.

AND SO MUCH MORE...

Stalls, videos, great food and company are just a taster of some of the other experiences waiting on your doorstep!

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A by-youth-for-youth Sustainability FORUM

EnviroPAST (Plastic And Sustainability Talks) is an initiative and forum, bringing together young people and experts in an exciting mix of speaker sessions, workshops and community projects. This year, the forum is taking place in Ōtautahi Christchurch on July 12 & 13 at the University of Canterbury.

PROMOTIONAL FILM

Get a taster of Enviropast 2024

Take a look back at our past forums to get a feel for what’s in store for this year’s Ōtautahi event.

2024 Programme

SEE WHAT AWAITS YOU AT ENVIROPAST 2024

This year’s forum will explore how we can live more sustainably in our urban environments. The full programme is still being finalised, but here are a few things to get excited about!

Hands-on workshops on topics like composting, starting an environmental initative and the UN's sustainability goals.
Thought-provoking speakers. You'll hear a wide range of perspectives on our urban environment, drawing on both Western science and indigenous knowledge.
By attending the forum, you'll be eligible to apply for an up to $500 grant to put towards your own environmental project! How awesome!
A panel session exploring how you can incorporate your passion for the planet into your adult life or career.
Practical action in the community. You'll get to help out with a local environmental project - UC's community garden! You'll also get to participate in a climate cafe and feed into your regional council's work on public transport.
The forum is fully funded, which means there's no cost to attend. What's more, your registration includes catered lunches and breaks, all workshop materials and more - all at no cost!

Thanks to the organisations who make enviropast possible

Thanks to the generous contributions of our sponsors, we are able to run EnviroPAST at no cost to attendees. Interested in supporting a future event? Get in touch with us to learn more about our sponsorship package.

PAST EVENTS

SEE THE HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR PAST EVENTS

Get a feel for what may be in store for you at EnviroPAST by taking a look at the programmes from our past events.

TESTIMONIES

Hear from previous attendees

“I’ve always been someone interested in the environment so it was so good to get more information and knowledge. Not only do I now know why we need to be doing something, I know the effect that it can have and some ways that I can start doing my bit. It was also so good to meet new, like-minded people.”

Brydie

Attendee

“My highlight was being able to surround myself with like-minded people. It was so cool to hear about how everyone wanted to play their part in changing the world."

Neve

Attendee

“I think there was a great mix of educational content and content more designed to inspire us or provide ways on how to take action which gave us a very clear overview of the problem and how we can solve it. We had a lot of fun planting trees while knowing that this was an actual action that would make a difference.”

Yuma

attendee

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