Ecoliteracy seminar

A Participatory Workshop

Facilitated by Schumacher College and the Transition Network

Organisation: Schumacher Dartington

Contact DK: Karen Blincoe (Mb 26361344) blincoe@iciscenter.org

Contact UK: Jon Rae (Mb:- +44 (0)7814 647 175) j.rae@dartington.org

Transforming the way we live with the Planet is vital and to do that we need a whole new set of skills that enable us to act effectively in a complex world. Fundamental to this is the ability to understand ecosystems, society and people in a holistic context which mirrors the interdependence found in the natural world.
This session will explore some of the elements of an eco literate world view focusing upon such key concepts as self-organisation, resilience, connectivity and adaptation and their practical application in such areas as design, social activism, carbon reduction, sustainable energy and food production.
The participatory session will share experiences of how complementary approaches to eco literacy can be applied to support communities in a transition towards a sustainable future.

Transition Network is a catalyst for community led responses to the twin challenges of climate change and peak oil. The transition idea initially emerged in Kinsale in 2005 and since then has spread virally across the UK and internationally.To find out more about the Transition Network and to join or start a Transition initiative in your own locality go to www.transitiontowns.org

Schumacher College in Devon, England was inspired by the radical economist E.F. Schumacher, whose commitment to appropriate scale and support for local action within a global network, has inspired people from all over the world to take action to grow a resilient and sustainable future. For information about our pioneering program of courses see www.schumachercollege.org.uk