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Change for the Climate will bring together a diverse range of voices on climate issues in order to further educate us to the challenges we face. The day will consist of a series of lectures and workshops presented by academics, politicians, and activists - members of our community.
This gathering aims not only to provide perspectives from specialists in the relevant fields of science and public policy, but also to explore practical avenues for change that can emanate from an individual and community level.
Together we will explore strategies for taking action to influence key decisions makers in the lead up to UN World Conference on Climate Change in Copenhagen later this year. In the event that policy developed at the UN conference falls short of what climate science and logic demands, we as a community must have the tools and the networks to take necessary democratic action.
Change for the Climate hopes to strengthen and consolidate an effective grass-roots response. We believe the most powerful systemic changes, which are required to stop devastating climate change, are born from strong and empowered communities.
Speakers confirmed:
Sen. Christine Milne – Greens Senator for Tasmania and Deputy Greens leader.
Amelia Young – forest campaigner who now works with the Wilderness Society
David Cameron – Department of Sustainability Senior Botanist and Flora Information System Curator & Threatened Species Officer
David Spratt – a climate-policy analyst and co-author of Climate Code Red
Professor Alberto Gomes – anthropologist and lecturer at La Trobe University. He has worked with many local groups in Malaysia on the preservation of their environment.
Jack Lomax – environmental activist from Tasmania. Jack has long been involved in direct action against destructive logging practices in Tasmanian old-growth forests.
Workshops Include - Civil Disobedience, Effective Letter Writing to Politicians, Sustainable living and transport, How to Start Your Own Food Co-op, Dumpster Diving, Bicycle Maintenance
More info and to register: