1. CarboSchools session Poznan, 10 October 2007

2. Student-Cruise from Warnemünde to Gdansk 16 - 22 Oct. 2007, RV ALKOR NaT-Working “Marine Research”, IFM-GEOMAR, Cluster of Excellence “The Future Ocean”, Kiel, Germany 6 students (age 16-18) from different schools in Kiel, Germany, with prior experience in ocean research (NaT-Working)‏ 2 students from Bergen, Norway: exchange students (CarboNordic) 1 teacher from Kiel (NaT-Working)‏ 3 scientists (oceanography, marine biology)‏ incl. 2 day trips with 7 students and 2 teachers from Poland: winners of Science Competition Program: Training: use of scientific methods Research: sampling of Mnemiopsis (jellyfish invading the Baltic) along the cruise track Public Outreach: “Open Ship” for general public in Gdansk Mnemiopsis leidyi Cruise plan: 2 days from Warnemünde to Gdansk 2 day trips into the Baltic in Gdansk 1 day “Open Ship” 2 days from Gdansk to Warnemünde

3. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk University of Edinburgh Imperial College London University of Manchester University of Sussex University of Cardiff University of York University of Birmingham John Innes Centre An opportunity for early-stage researchers to develop and use effective communication and teamwork skills by working with school pupils UK Partnership scheme - National Scheme run locally by regional coordinators

4. EPOCA Research on ocean acidification 2008-2012 Education component in collaboration with EUR- OCEAN network of public aquaria Goal : help public aquaria to raise awareness about acidification, research & solutions / including through school projects 30 k€ budget for writing of educational resources & exhibit contents guidelines + workshop with aquaria

5. TSP school conference Input please: how to best articulate a school conference (with teachers & 2-3 pupils from 5-10 schools) with the carboeurope final conference?

6. Second CarboSchools booklet Publication October 2008 (?) - 3 chapters : Key findings from CarboEurope/Ocean (+a new question: ocean acidification ?) Examples of school projects Actions to reduce GHG emissions -(Individuals) -Schools, pupils & teachers -Research institutes & scientists…

7. At the scientists’ side Can we change from « business as usual » ? Environmental impact assessment & reduction plan at institute level (building, energy, waste, recycling, heating etc.) Reduce travel? More virtual mobility? Promote rail trips? Choose « green » hotels & conference centers …your ideas? …How to push that forward?