Resurgence events
The events listed reflect the ethos of Resurgence and embrace issues such as deep ecology, sustainability, art and culture, and holistic education.
Events which clearly relate to these issues may be included, subject to a listing fee of £5.
All submissions are subject to the editor’s approval.
Satish Kumar lectures and talks
Details will be here soon
9 October 2008
ICUN Conference, Barcelona
Forum on World Religions and Biodiversity
One of over 800 events taking place as part of the ICUN Forum. The Forum is a grand public gathering hosted by the world’s conservation community, bringing together people from all over the world to discuss, share and learn. The panel for the World Religions and Biodiversity forum includes Satish Kumar and Mary Evelyn Tucker.
Tel: +41 22 999 0000 • Email: congressforum@iucn.org • Website: www.iucn.org/congress
14-22 October
Soil, Soul, Society, Mallorca
Organised by Guillem Ferrer
An annual gathering, bringing people to discuss crucial issues. Satish will talk and lead discussions on the theme of ‘Soil, Soul, Society three pillars of change’.
For more information contact: Guillem Ferrer • Email: HERBASSANA@terra.es
25 October 2008
Genoa Science Festival, Italy
Satish will be giving a presentation as part of the festival, which also includes talks by scientists, writers and artists, together with readings and scientific cafés, round tables, panels and forums; didactic, scientific and artistic exhibition/exhibits; workshops: including experiments under the supervision of Scientific Explainers; shows: drama, concerts, dance, clips, and films; special events: open days, performances, etc.
For more information: Website: http://www.festivalscienza.it/it/home.php • Email: info@festivalscienza.it
2 November 2008
Looking After Our Planet
The Wharf, Tavistock, Devon
An opportunity to see the highly acclaimed BBC film 'Earth Pilgrim: A spiritual journey into the landscape of Dartmoor' and hear Satish talk about waste, consumerism and the spiritual dilemmas of modern society. The event is part of a weekend-long Event for the Environment, organised West Devon Environmental Network. Tickets available from The Wharf or tel: 01822 611166.
Time: 7.30 • Cost: £5 • Tel: 0845 3455077 • Email: admin@westden.co.uk • Website: http://www.westden.co.uk/
7-9 November 2008
First European Forum: Alliance for New Humanity
World Trade Centre, Barcelona, Spain
Join Satish Kumar, Deepak Chopra and other luminaries at the first European Forum of the Alliance for New Humanity. The Forum will bring together over 500 individuals and organisations who are involved in personal and social transformation and who are committed to human well-being, the search for peace, social justice and ecological balance.
For more information see website
24 November 7 December 2008
Gandhi and Globalisation
Venue: Bija Vidyapeeth, Dehra Dun, Uttranchal, India
Participants on the course will take a deeper look at the relevance of Gandhi’s teachings in our globalised world. Satish Kumar will be teaching with Dr Vandana Shiva, and the Venerable Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche.
For further information contact: Tel: (00 91) 11 696 8077 • E-mail: bijavidyapeeth@vsnl.net • Website: www.navdanya.org
Resurgence events
3rd October 2008
Indigenous Intelligence: Diverse Solutions for the 21st Century
The Nissan Lecture Theatre, St Antony's College, 62 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6JF
Resurgence magazine celebrates 250 issues with a unique event to launch the publication of our special edition on Biocultural Diversity. Speakers include: Hugh Brody, Ken Wilson, Laura Rival, Andrew Gosler and Satish Kumar. The event will include in-depth discussions on the threats to biocultural diversity, the root causes and potential solutions.
Please note, the original venue has been changed due to demand for places. Travel Directions
Time: 3 – 6pm
Cost: free
For further information contact: Laura Rival
Tel: 01237 441293
E-mail: laura.rival@anthro.ox.ac.uk
Other events
09-10 October 2008
Happiness and Its Causes
World Happiness Forum,Savoy Place, London, United Kingdom
Happiness and Its Causes is an extraordinary conference series unlike anything else you’ve attended. It is aimed at people with an interest in developing wisdom, tools and techniques for bringing peace and happiness into their lives. Don¹t miss the event of 2008.
Key speakers include:
- Alain de Botton, Philoshoper and Author
- Matthieu Ricard, Inspiring French Monk and Photographer
- Stefan Klein, Science Journalist and Author of The Science of Happiness
- Dr David Matsumoto, Professor of Psychology at San Francisco State
- University and expert in the field of recognition of facial expressions
- Ven Robina Courtin, Tibet Buddhist Nun working with prisoners in the USA and Australia
Cost: Please visit www.happinessanditscauses.org
For further information contact:
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7608 7048
Email: gemma.castley@terrapinn.com
Web: www.happinessanditscauses.org/
11 October 2008
Bristol Schumacher Conference 2008 Less is More
The Schumacher Society, Bristol Council House, College Green, Bristol
Is is really possible to live better by consuming less?
Presenters include: Bill McKibben, Eugenie Harvey, Matt Harvey, Simon Hooton, Rob Hopkins, John Naish, Andrew Simms, Solitaire Townsend. Chair: Jonathon Porritt. A great sharing of ideas from passionate advocates of change and outspoken controversialists, on a theme that goes to the heart of current debates on climate change, peak oil, food security, and resources wars.
Time: 10am 5pm
Cost: £35, £25 conc. and Schumacher Society members, £15 students
For further information:
Tel: 0117 903 1081
Email: admin@schumacher.org.uk
Website: www.schumacher.org.uk
17th-19th October 2008
Wake Up Weekend Away A retreat for young people
Venue: An old fire station in Harwich, Essex
Organised by Wake Up Young Buddhist’s and non-Buddhist’s for a healthy and compassionate society.
A short weekend retreat led by young monks and nuns from plum village. For teenagers to 30 year olds interested in Buddhism, social change, meditation, relaxing, finding practical ways to deal with difficulties, sharing with others, being creative, and having fun!
Come anytime on the Friday afternoon to evening leave at lunchtime on the Sunday.
Cost: under £30
For further information contact: Patrick McKearney • Tel: 07969797568 • E-mail: pmckearney@gmail.com • Website: www.wkup.org/blog
7 - 9 November 2008
The Future of Food? Feeding billions in a low carbon world
Hosted by Braziers Park community and residential college, Oxfordshire
A weekend of action learning in the beautiful environment and committed community of Braziers Park, Oxfordshire. Discuss global food production trends, learn to develop an individual or community food strategy, see local organic food production at work, forage for wild foods, discover cooking with seasonal ingredients.
Cost: from £150
For more information tel: 01491 680221
Email: admin@braziers.org.uk
Website: www.braziers.org.uk/
6 December 2008
March for the International Day of Climate Action
Campaign Against Climate Change in Central London: see website nearer time for details.
There is an overwhelming need to push for urgent and radical action by world leaders on climate change, without which we risk catastrophe of unimaginable proportions. The March will demand immediate reduction of our own as well as other industrialised nations emissions and investment in a clean energy revolution.
Start time 12.00 noon
Cost: Free
For further information contact: Phil Thornhill, Fiona Dear, Diana Vogtel
Tel: 020 7833 9311
Email: info@campaigncc.org
Website: www.campaigncc.org
