"I tend to agree with Gareth and there is much that committed citizens can do - see the Modbury plasticbagfree campaign where most of the community actions started - http://www.plasticbagfree.com/
However the challenge with Govt action on…"
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Mike Bell replied to Susan Howard's discussion Is a Wealth Culture Stoking an Environmental Crisis?"Gareth Kane said:Susan Howard said:I still think it is more realistic than trying to transform the prevalent economic system.
I agree Gareth. And I think we might get to learn sooner than we think. Having experienced the paradox of trying to…"
Mike Bell replied to Susan Howard's discussion Is a Wealth Culture Stoking an Environmental Crisis?"Yes I agree it a wealth culture - and its rooted in a consumption culture.
Until we address the behaviour change needed to move away from our over-consuming lifestyles, I afraid no amount of 'green investment' is going to save us.
I fear…"
Mike Bell commented on Mike Bell's event 'Free Presentation on Low Carbon Diet'"Empowering Communities to Reduce their CO2 Footprint
- a possible approach for Newcastle upon Tyne
Monday 11th May 2009, 14.30 – 16.00
Northumbria University, Lipman Building,…"
Mike Bell posted an eventFree Presentation on Low Carbon Diet at Northumbria University
May 11, 2009 from 2:30pm to 4pm
David Gershon, from US, will be presenting on the success of the Low Carbon Diet on Monday 11th May at 2.30Please get in touch for more informationSee More
Mike Bell posted an eventEmpowering Communities to Reduce their CO2 Footprint at Newcastle upon Tyne (venue to be confirmed)
May 12, 2009 from 9:30am to 5pm
I am organizing a workshop with a US organisation , Empowerment Institute that has extensive experience in empowering households and communities to reduce their CO2 emissions in ways that are sustainable and measurable.It is estimated that half of the UK’s carbon footprint comes from the residential sector and up to 90% of a communities. If a local authority is to achieve the annual 2% to 4% carbon reduction goal required of it by the National Performance Framework Indicators it must develop an…See More
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- Job Title
- Catalyst-Creator
- Description of Services
- 100 Climate Change Councils project with aims:
- To catalyze individuals and local groups to take massive action on climate change.
- To create an ongoing community of practice with the power to exponentially impact attitudes and behaviours towards the environment.
- To communicate the recommendations for action to Government and to the Copenhagen Climate Conference in 2009.
See www.climatechangecouncils.com
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- 0191 241 0236
- What do you want from the network - customers, contacts, suppliers, collaborators?
- I am looking for opportunities to collaborate and co-create brilliant solutions or processes for clients.
What I offer is many years expertise in helping groups access their collective wisdom to resolve complex issues including Wisdom Council, Open Space, World Cafe, Future Search and many solutions tailored to the organisations specific needs.
Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 7:24 on August 19, 2008, Mike Bell said…
- At 7:27 on August 19, 2008, Mike Bell said…
- At 7:57 on August 19, 2008,
Graeme Mills said… - Hi Mike - welcome to the network.
Hopefully this will build up over the next few days (only day 2 really). Fell free to add an event, discussion, write a comment on other people's pages and of course invite other like-minded people to join the network.
- At 15:39 on August 19, 2008, Graeme Mills said…
- Hi Mike - in the short term the aim is to simply develop a means for an environmental sector to develop a network - enable them to share ideas and collaborate on mainly business issues. Since the demise of the Environmental industries Federation there has been no means of people meeting up to develop new contacts or existing relationships. In the medium term we will have to expand these aims but based on the feedback we get - I personally think there is a need for a body to represent the sector in the region and link academia with environmental industries. But it depends what the group priorities are. I'll be working hard to do introductions but am not precious about this group either - if there's not the demand then it will not be sustained.
In some ways I am hoping it will grow like a bio-culture in a Petri dish - a bit like most fo the social networks around.
- At 15:56 on August 19, 2008, Mike Bell said…
- Thanks for this background Graeme, let me know if I can help in any way.
- At 12:42 on August 26, 2008, Graeme Mills said…
- Mike - John Dean has just joined the network he's a freelance journalist who works for the Northern Echo with a regular environmental column - may be worth making contact. Graeme
- At 15:10 on August 26, 2008,
John Dean said… - Mike
Interesting - would you like to ring me on 01325 463813 and we can discuss?
Thanks
John
- At 14:30 on August 28, 2008, Graeme Mills said…
- Mike - John Thackery has just joined the network. I don't know John but his profile would suggest you may have something to talk about. Graeme
- At 15:14 on September 5, 2008, Mike Bell said…
Tenth of the way there!
We now have 10 Climate Change Councils confirmed – one tenth of our target, which is a great achievement over the summer season and we don’t start till next month!
We have another 30 in the pipeline waiting for people to get back together to finalise their decisions - so we are in a great place and we still need more connection with hosting organisations.
Of course there is a big difference between having 10 confirmed and actually holding 100 Climate Change Councils, but I have learned to be patient and let the sequence unfold. Like growing a great oak tree, you have to start with a little acorn, there is no other way.
I am still inspired by the story of Rebecca Hosking whose successful anti-plastic bag campaign in Modbury, South Devon, led to much awareness and action including the national retailer activity in supplying reusable bags. This was one little acorn that has grown.
Imagine what would have happened if the Government had told us to stop using plastic bags! Have you noticed how we tend to resist doing what someone else tells us to do, even if it might be in our best interests?
But when we come together and explore the issues with our collective wisdom then we decide what is needed and what we want to do about it. So I am seeing each Climate Change Council as a little acorn with the potential to have a massive effect on climate change.
I'm intested in any connections people have that might be interested in hosting a Climate Change Council or sponsoring one or more.
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