Week 17, 20–25 April, the library will once again be running its Climate Week. A week dedicated to highlighting research on climate issues and encouraging a circular lifestyle. You’re welcome to swap clothes, seeds, cuttings and books. There will also be a lecture, an exhibition and more.

Orkanen Library Events

Swap instead of buying new

During the week, you can bring clothes you no longer wear, books you’ve already read, plant cuttings or seeds to share. Swap for something new, get inspired by others’ favourites, and let the things you no longer need find a new home.

  • Clothes swap
  • Plant cutting exchange
  • Seed swap
  • Book swap

Share your best staycation tips

…and be inspired by others.

Share your best vegan recipe

…and win a cookbook.

Hand in old eyeglasses

Hand in glasses you no longer use, and we will pass them on to Opticians Without Borders (an initiative started by Synoptik in collaboration with the aid organisation Vision For All).

AI and the Climate

Lecture on AI and the climate with Anna Bruun Månsson. Note! The lecture is in Swedish.

Book exhibition - Research studies on climate and sustainability

During Week 17, you’ll find a display of books written by the university’s researchers at the Orkanen Library.

Research studies from Malmö University - Online

The university has many researchers working on sustainability. Here you can find studies organised according to the UN’s 17...

About Week 17

Week 17 is a Nordic theme week focusing on the UN’s 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development (Agenda 2030). Throughout the week, libraries across the Nordic region highlight the Global Goals in collaboration with local organisations, institutions, and volunteers.

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