Transcript What is Canberra Transition Town? - SEE

Canberra Transition Town
LAUNCH
bit.ly/CanberraTransitionTown
[email protected]
What is Canberra Transition Town?
• Part of the Transition Network and an
international ‘Transition’ movement:
www.transitionnetwork.org
• "Transition" is talking about the changes we
need to make to get to a low-carbon,
socially-just, healthier and happier future,
which is more enriching and more gentle on
the earth than the way most of us live today.
bit.ly/CanberraTransitionTown
[email protected]
bit.ly/CanberraTransitionTown
[email protected]
Transition Network vision…
• In our vision of the future, people work
together to find ways to live with a lot less
reliance on fossil fuels and on
over-exploitation of other planetary
resources, much reduced carbon
emissions, improved wellbeing for all and
stronger local economies.
bit.ly/CanberraTransitionTown
[email protected]
Peak Oil and human history
bit.ly/CanberraTransitionTown
[email protected]
Transition Model…
• The Transition movement is an ongoing
social experiment, in which communities
learn from each other and are part of a
global and historic push towards a better
future for ourselves, for future generations
and for the planet.
bit.ly/CanberraTransitionTown
[email protected]
Activities…
• Energy Decent + Economic Resilience Plans
bit.ly/CanberraTransitionTown
[email protected]
Activities…
• Transition Streets
bit.ly/CanberraTransitionTown
[email protected]
Activities…
• Book Box Swap Scheme
bit.ly/CanberraTransitionTown
[email protected]
What is Canberra Transition Town?
• Formed as a banner for sustainability
projects in the ACT.
• Provides a unifying focus for what otherwise
may just be isolated local activities.
• Intended to strengthen existing activities in
the ACT, create opportunities for
collaborations and the efficient use of
resources, and minimise the duplication or
creation of new work.
bit.ly/CanberraTransitionTown
[email protected]
What is Canberra Transition Town?
Key aims of Canberra Transition Town:
• Provide support for the transition of life.
• Raise awareness and challenge the ACT
community.
• Encourage and support each other.
• Pool resources, share skills and knowledge,
and other assets.
• Acknowledge the groundwork that is already
being done in the ACT.
bit.ly/CanberraTransitionTown
[email protected]
bit.ly/CanberraTransitionTown
[email protected]
bit.ly/CanberraTransitionTown
[email protected]
How does Canberra Transition Town
work?
• Terms of Reference established.
• Secretariat has been set up to assist the
formation of this initiative and facilitate
communications.
• Register of individuals and groups who want
to be part of Canberra Transition Town.
• Coordinate two Canberra Transition Town
gathering events per year
bit.ly/CanberraTransitionTown
[email protected]
Message from the Rob Hopkins
Dear Transition Canberra folks.
I'm delighted to see that you are starting
Transition stuff happening in your
community. If the experience of
communities around the world is anything
to go by, you will find that it acts as the
catalyst for all manner of amazing things.
I had hoped to make you a short video, but got laid low by the flu. So instead, I send
much support and gratitude for everything you go on to do, and for an inspiring event
today.
By kicking off Transition where you are, you are joining a learning network of groups in
thousands of communities in over 50 countries. Please share your stories, your
learnings, your successes, your failures.
We wish you all the best on a thrilling adventure. There is huge power in what we can
do as communities, and I'm sure Canberra will be no different. Thank you so much.
Best wishes Rob Hopkins [Founder of Transition Towns]
bit.ly/CanberraTransitionTown
[email protected]
Canberra Transition Town Activities
Transport
Urban
Economics
& Travel
Planning & Finances
Buildings
Energy
Codes
Social &
Community
Culture &
Creative
Water
bit.ly/CanberraTransitionTown
Environment &
Climate Change
Lifestyle &
Wellbeing
Food &
Gardening
Biodiversity &
Conservation
Waste &
Recycling
[email protected]
bit.ly/CanberraTransitionTown
[email protected]
Canberra Transition Town
LAUNCH
bit.ly/CanberraTransitionTown
[email protected]
Tonight’s Snapshots
350.org
Australian Youth Climate Coalition
Beyond Zero Emissions
Canberra City Farm
Canberra Environment Centre
Canberra Loves 40%
Climate Action Canberra
Communities at Work
Conservation Council ACT Region
Frank Fenner Foundation
SEE-Change
Religious Response to Climate Change
Solar Citizens
Buy Nothing
Liveability Real Estate
ANU School of Art Environment Studio
Canberra Alliance
bit.ly/CanberraTransitionTown
Christina McPhail
Emma Bliss
Stephen Bygrave
Gilles Rohan
Ryan Lungu
Jodie Pipkorn
Walter Jehne
Lynne Harwood
Clare Henderson
Lyn Goldsworthy
Mark Spain
Gill King
Tony Roberts
Tim Hollo
Cecille Weldon
John Reid
Bob Douglas
[email protected]
How can Canberra Transition Town
transform cultures?
• The Transition Handbook, Rob Hopkins
• The Power of Just Doing Stuff, Rob Hopkins
• Influenced by:
• Addiction and Change, by Carlo DiClemente
• Dr Chris Johnstone, author of Find your
Power and editor of The Great Turning Times
bit.ly/CanberraTransitionTown
[email protected]
How can Canberra Transition
Town transform cultures?
bit.ly/CanberraTransitionTown
[email protected]