I was born in 1956, a year after Victor Lebow proclaimed the gospel of consumption. Our enormously productive economy demands that we make consumption our way of life, that we convert the buying and use of goods into rituals, that we seek our spiritual satisfaction, our ego satisfaction, in consumption.… We need things consumed, burned … Continue reading From consumers to citizens
Announcing our 2025 conference back in May we signalled the theme would be climate and the economy. The current economy is failing to deliver the necessities for a good life. Among these necessities are good water, kai, energy, and community. We have a lot of ground to cover in two days, so we will probably focus … Continue reading 2025 Conference update
The industrial food system is causing climate chaos and biodiversity loss, but most of us still support it. Just witness the multitudes that frequent corporate fast food outlets, or the millions of dollars spent in supermarkets every day. Profit rather than nutrition drives the food system. Being a conscious consumer As I have gotten older … Continue reading Kai communities
As the world grapples with the climate change crisis, it's clear that no single discipline or viewpoint can provide all the answers. A transdisciplinary approach, which brings together different perspectives and expertise, is essential for developing effective solutions. For more on the importance of this method, you can refer to my earlier post, When Crossing … Continue reading Leveraging AI to combat climate change
Climate Action Tai Tokerau has pencilled in Friday 21 and Saturday 22 March for the 2025 Climate Action Conference. The main theme (tentatively) is climate and economy. We want to articulate that healing the climate and building prosperity are synergystic. So we will be exploring what that economy looks like, and identifying where the green … Continue reading 2025 Climate Action Tai Tokerau Conference
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