One hundred years from now, what will our environmental legacy be? The 2009 United Nations Copenhagen Summit was an unprecedented opportunity for our government leaders to come together to solve climate change. In the aftermath of 11 days of indecision, ask yourself what are we doing now and what will we do in the future. How will future generations remember our time?

The Copenhagen Legacy Essay Contest is seeking essays that attempt to answer this question in a creative and inspiring manner. Imagine yourself in the year 2110 and write an essay that explores the environmental legacy of the 21st century.

The winner will receive a $2,500 scholarship from AIR MILES My Planet and a chance to be published in Alternatives Journal, Canada's national environmental magazine.

The contest is open to anyone enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution. The deadline for submissions is March 31st. The winning essay will be announced in late April.

The following are suggested guidelines for the essay:

• Incorporating thorough research of the Copenhagen Summit and its implications
• Healthy optimism balanced with appreciation for political and social realities
• Arguments incorporating current climate projections as historical records
• Strong analysis of the reasons behind contemporary and future environmental attitudes
• Creative input without resorting to blind conjecture

For more details and to submit an essay visit www.copenhagenlegacy.com

The DSU Sustainability Office’s third annual Green Week will be an exciting and engaging five day event full of depth and variety. We will offer high quality speakers, seminars, entertainment, a farmers’ market, discussion forums, social events, an art show…and more! Our featured keynote address will be given by renowned Canadian activist and leader on issues of environmental and social justice, Maude Barlow.

The purpose of Green Week is to provide opportunities for Dalhousie students and community members to learn about, and become engaged with, a variety of environmental and social issues. It is the largest event of its kind at Dalhousie and in Halifax. Green Week is designed to appeal to people of all levels of environmental awareness and education.