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The Behavioural Crisis Driving Ecological Overshoot – Webinar

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  SUMMARY We co-sponsored this webinar, which took place on November 29th. It is available here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/e5ukippu6ewye4ne2dy7n/The-Behavioural-Crisis-Driving-Ecological-Overshoot.mp4?rlkey=z94s63m1lfwltjij4ig3t0d2q&dl=0 Apologies for the poor sound quality. This webinar was presented by the following guests: Joseph J. Merz is the Co-founder of a number of organisations. He is the Founder and Chairman of the Merz Institute – a research …

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Energy Webinar

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SUMMARY At a recent webinar, the New Zealand Labour Party Environment Sector was delighted to host our keynote speaker Associate Professor Simon Michaux – global expert and commentator on energy limits. Simon was joined by local energy heroes, Nathan Surendran – transition engineer and Solis Norton – Nuffield Scholar (energy in agriculture). At this link …

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Seminar: How can New Zealand respond to ecological overshoot?

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How can New Zealand respond to ecological overshoot?A Panel Discussion organised by Wise ResponseWhen: 09:30 – 11:30 on 21 July 2023Where: Room GBLT 4, Victoria University of WellingtonPanelists: Maria Bargh, Alison Dewes, Barry Ridler, Peter Victor When: 09:30 – 11:30 on 21 July 2023 Zoom Address. all welcome: https://vuw.zoom.us/j/92250866363 Background:Earth is in overshoot. The cumulative …

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Workshop – Are there biophysical limits to growth?

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Slides and Video of the Worshop are available now: Recording of the zoom meeting is available from Victoria University here, or on Youtube here. The Speakers slides are available here:   Associate Professor Simon Michaux (Geology) – pdf.   Professor Steve Keen (Economics) – powerpoint.   Professor Tim Jackson (Economics) – pdf   Professor Susan …

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A Better Future for Aotearoa – NZ Science Festival – Audio

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Solving the climate crisis and the biodiversity crisis – at the same time! The discussion about creative solutions to the climate crisis, the biodiversity crisis and other problems caused by economic growth is available to listen to here. The speakers include American journalist and educator Richard Heinberg, who has written extensively on energy, economic, and …

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POSTPONED – Public meeting: International Scientists Update the Climate Emergency and Response Options – Postponed until further notice

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Please note this meeting has been postponed until further notice. Ted Talk: “Why I must speak out about climate change.”  Dr James Hansen, Acknowledged World Authority on Climate Change   Beyond climate tipping points: The changing face of Planet Earth. Dr Andrew Glikson, Climate Change Institute, Australian National University, Canberra   Andrew Y. Glikson an …

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Public meeting on Impacts of mining/minerals industry – Presentations

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The meeting passed a unanimous motion: RESOLUTION: “This public meeting recommends that the Foulden Maar be designated an Outstanding Natural Feature, under s.6 (b) of the Resource Management Act, 1991.” A letter with the resolution has been sent to Hon Eugenie Sage and Hon David Clark, at the Overseas Investment Office. The resolution was moved, …

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