September 2014 - Transition Network Newsletter Do you remember that our theme was about not doing stuff? That is pretty much what happened in August! However we still have some news to share that includes the latest Transition Free Press, news from REconomy, Permaculture, thoughts on supermarkets, book reviews and new training. Transition Free Press We’re out! New Autumn issue is published In this sixth issue you can find our signature mix of the practical, political and the philosophical. In line with a renewed push towards climate action this autumn, we’re focusing on fossil fuel divestment and climate activism. We are also showing how the humble acts of fermenting cabbage and saving seeds are also radical acts of liberation, why in the face of increased corporate control we are out digging fields, brewing beer, helping our neighbour, telling our own story, doing art in whatever place we find ourselves. On paper and on-line, our new action-packed edition number 6 can be now found in shops, cafes and at Transition events across the UK. If you can’t put your hands on a copy or have not had one through the door, you can also find it here:buff.ly/1vTF7YI REconomy Project Community Supported Enterprise What can a community do to incubate and support the kinds of local enterprises that best serve the interests of that community? Transition Towns Totnes & Brixton are exploring this question…buff.ly/1vTF7YK REconomy in Europe The national hubs exploring REconomy have created a great summary of over 20 Transition-oriented enterprises emerging in Belgium, Croatia, Italy, Latvia and the Netherlandsbuff.ly/1vTF67b THINKING ALOUD Addressing Drought by Thinking Like a Forest Writing in The Guardian, Rob Hopkins argues that the best way to tackle drought is by learning from how forests manage water.buff.ly/1vTF67d Can Supermarkets Ever Be Sustainable? Walmart’s new boss is on a mission. In this Guardian article, Rob Hopkins asks whether his drive for renewable energy and waste reduction will transform the supermarket model?buff.ly/1vTF67e Permaculture and Transition Having spent two years travelling the Americas, Phil Moore and his girlfriend Lauren are currently touring the UK visiting projects, places and people working toward sustainable, sane and human futures.buff.ly/1vTF7YO TRAINING We have a new training piloting next month, Permaculture for Transition. You will learn how to apply permaculture principles to transition projects, enterprises, and your life! Launch OnLine is having it fourth outing beginning October 8th. Our next train the trainers is happening in November in Sweden. Details of up and training here:buff.ly/1vTF7YS BOOKS The Second Life of Sally Mottram Rob Hopkins reviews the first novel in which Transition plays a key role, published by one of the UKs largest publishers. Written by David Nobbs, one of Britains best known comedy writers, he finds that it captures the power of one person deciding its time to do something and how infectious that can be.buff.ly/1vTF67j The Collapse of Western Civilization Naomi Oreskes and Erik Conway are science historians, and they are hopping mad at folks who deny that humans are the primary cause of climate change. Their outrage inspired them to write a 112-page science fiction rant that reviewer Richard Reese describes as a gusher of intoxicating hope and optimism.buff.ly/1vTF7YT RESEARCH Local Food Enthusiasts You are invited to participate in a survey on Local Food Initiatives. Its purpose is to better understand the challenges, issues, barriers and opportunities in transitioning communities towards sustainable food systems. The results will be included in a research paper being submitted to The Open University. The survey is online until 5th October.buff.ly/1vTF67k COMING UP UK Permaculture Convergence 12-14 September. London A diverse range of workshops, practical sessions, a visit to a very well established local permaculture LAND centre, project case studies, Diploma presentations, networking, exhibitions, woodland walks, games, adventure activities and lots, lots more!buff.ly/1vTF6nA Celebrating Green Open Homes - September An opportunity to ask a neighbour about an energy saving improvment that they’ve made, and see if it might work for you.buff.ly/1vTF6nD... 5th German Transition (Un-)Conference 3-5 October Zierenberg near Kassel About 100-150 Transitioners and other activists from all over Germany, Austria and Switzerland - plus Ben Brangwyn from the Transition Network - will gather for 3 joyful days of sharing, learning, listening and celebrating. Films, Talks, Workshops, Transition Theater, book presentations plus many associated organisations will also put their knowledge and wisdom on display. The 3 main themes will be REconomy/local Economy/alternative Economy, (skillfull) Groupwork and Strengthening our Transition Netzwerk D... …
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