Transcript The A to C of Transition

The A to C of Transition
– an overview…
Resilience is not a New Idea.
Totnes in the 1930’s…
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George Heath.
A Powerdown Pioneer.
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1981
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2007
The 4 Recognitions of the
Transition Movement.
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Life with less energy is inevitable and it is better to
plan for it than be taken by surprise
We have lost the resilience to be able to cope with
energy shocks
We have to act for ourselves and we have to act
now
By unleashing the collective genius of the
community we can design ways of living that are
more enriching, satisfying and connected than the
present.
The Early Stages of Transition
Form initiating group
Awareness raising
Form working groups
Initiator
Initiating group
Unleash!
Central group deepening
Working groups
Networking, partnerships
Awareness raising events, gather emails, widen participation
Reskilling events and workshops
Open space / form working groups
Projects
Core group
Form an Initiating Group and
Design Its Evolution from the
Outset
Awareness Raising…
Visiting Speakers…
Totnes Sept – Dec ’06
Chris Johnstone
Helena Norberg-Hodge
Guy Watson
Paul Mobbs
Bob Flowerdew
David Fleming
Peter Russell
Aubrey Meyer
Tony Juniper
Molly Scott Cato
Jerry Mander
Richard Heinberg
Penny Livingstone-Stark
Chris Skrebowski
Jeremy Leggett
Patrick Holden
Vandana Shiva
Wolfgang Sachs
Herbert Girardet
Peter Lipman
Bill Dunster
Bob Tomlinson
Andrew Simms
Lay the Foundations
• Collaborate
where possible
• Co-operation,
not competition.
Working with Local Landowners
Estates in Transition conference.
June 11th 2007.
The Official Unleashing
“Maybe they will tell stories about what happened in Totnes. Maybe this
evening will be something that is the beginning of one of those stories”.
Dr Chris Johnstone – TTT Unleashing Sept ’06.
Form Working Groups
Up and Running
Arts / Food / Energy / Economics /
Liaison with Local Government /
Heart and Soul – the psychology
of change / Medicine and Health /
Housing /Education / Transport
In formation;
Youth,
Use Open Space Technology
Develop Visible Manifestations of
the Project
“Totnes, the Nut Tree Capital of Britain”. Tree Planting, January 2007.
Example: Local Food Directory
Example: The Totnes Pound
Example: Transition Tales
Facilitate the Great Reskilling
Skilling Up for
Powerdown.
Peak Oil / Climate Change,
Permaculture Principles, Food, Energy,
Building and Housing, Woodlands,
Water, Waste, Economics, The
Psychology of Change, Energy Descent
Planning…
Great Reskilling courses
Wild Foods, natural
building, seed
saving, hand made
paints, stove
building, forest
gardening, food
growing, bread
making...
Build a Bridge to Local
Government
World Cafe on Peak Oil and
Climate Change with Local
Councillors
Endorsed by Totnes Town
Council
Contributions to Local
Development Framework.
Honour the Elders
Energy Descent Pathways
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Engage the community!!
Start with a vision and then
backcast
Use scenario planning to
work with uncertainty
Incorporate creative
activities – Transition Tales
Integrate with LA planning?
Let It Go Where It Wants
to Go
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Solar Water Heater
Challenge.
The Totnes
Renewable Energy
Supply Company
(TRESCO)
Lending Library
Earth widsom
council
Greenhouse Britain
Arts project
Nut tree planting
Car Share Club
TTT International
Youth Music
Festival…