Apparently we need a third supermarket chain to create more competition and reduce the price of food. While it might generate marginal savings, it is likely to have a net detrimental impact on the economy and people's health. In Australia, a 2024 Guardian article informs of a new report into supermarket power. The government-commissioned report … Continue reading A third supermarket chain? Yeah – nah
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
In the image above Otto Scharmer distills the essence of systems change. Here is the video where the image comes from. He starts talking about systems thinking at about 17.40 (the wole video is a good watch). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPOVCSn9pdU A key point is to step into a future that wants to emerge, our institutions have to … Continue reading Systems Change for a cooler climate
On Saturday we had a screning of the Regenerating Life movie. I highly recommend it. Here are a few resources for those that want to know more about some of the people that featured in the film. Walter Jehne Here is Walter at Northtec in 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VHMeO-1X0c&t=163s Among the NorthTec videos you will find Walter … Continue reading Regenerating Life- some resources
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