This conference gets to the core new thinking that is needed. And coming up with ways to implement the new social contract that needs to emerge. I will be unable to attend, but hopefully good things will come from this effort. I'm glad that talented people are addressing this critical issue.
Ross McCluney
De-Growth conference. April 29 - May 2nd
The evidence is overwhelming that unlimited industrial growth is
no longer possible.
Our challenge now is to find ways to shrink the overall size of the
economy
without creating unemployment and poverty.
Please join us and a panel of some of the world's leading experts in a dialog that will pave the way to creating a new framework in understanding.
April 29th - May 2nd Vancouver will be hosting the first ever de-growth conference in North America.
When: April 29th - May 2nd
Where: Vancouver Library and One Two One Studios.
To register or for more information on this historic event please visit http://www.de-growth.com
Speakers list:
Dr. Peter Victor is an economist who has worked on environmental issues for over 40 years as an academic, consultant and public servant. Dr. Victor is a Professor in Environmental Studies at York University and from 1996 to 2001 was Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Studies.
John de Graaf has worked with KCTS-TV, the Seattle PBS affiliate, for 28 years, as an independent producer of television documentaries, many with environmental subjects. More than 15 of his programs have been broadcast in Prime Time nationally on PBS. He is also the recipient of more than 100 regional, national and international awards for film-making, including three Emmy awards. The de Graaf
Environmental Filmmaking Award, named in his honor, is presented annually at the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival in Nevada City, California.
Rex Weyler is an American / Canadian author, journalist and ecologist. He has worked as a writer, editor, and publisher at newspapers and magazines, and occasionally as a commentator on Canadian television. In the 1970s, Weyler served as a director of the original Greenpeace Foundation. He was a cofounder of Greenpeace International in 1979.
Brian Czech is the president of the Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy (CASSE), a non-profit organization based in Arlington, Virginia. The mission of CASSE is to educate the public and policy makers on the fundamental conflict between economic growth and: 1) environmental protection; 2) economic sustainability; 3) national security, and; 4) international stability. He currently serves as Conservation Biologist in the national office of the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service.
Anita Burke Founder, Catalyst Institute Ms Burke has been heard to say "The greatest risk management strategy at this time is to begin the deep and rich investment into personal spiritual connection and the building of community". Anita previously spent 18 years with Shell International as advisor to the Shell International Committee of Managing Directors on the operationalisation of sustainable development and the energy portfolio implications of a carbon constrained future.
Mark Anielski is President and CEO of Anielski Management Inc (AMI) located in Edmonton, Alberta. As an economist he works with communities, businesses and governments to help them assess, measure
and manage their genuine wealth -- the things that matter most to their well-being, quality of life and sustainability. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Alberta, School of Business and teach a course in Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Entrepreneurship.
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