Planning for a Sustainable Future & Economy.
Nelson /Tasman Weekend Symposium.

Our society mainly uses fossil fuels as an energy resource to power itself. This is especially true for all transportation which relies nearly completely on oil derived products. Not only does the burning of fossil fuels and oil accelerate global warming but it is also in a precarious state itself, being at or close to peak oil extraction rates. The imminent decline of fuel availability reflects in steeply rising average fuel prices. This in turn will lead to the continuing destructive consumption challenges our economic mode of operation, our infrastructure and our political processes. This symposium focuses in a workshop setting on a frank discussion of the energy transition we face, and on contributing to appropriate and practical responses that will help mitigate the risks arising from the large scale changes required on a local and national level.

8 Speakers

1. Alan Hart, CEO of Summit Exploration Ltd, a US-based oil and gas exploration company. Peak Oil in terms of impact on the community.
2. David Holmgren, Internationally known Permaculture speaker. David will discuss Energy & Settlement patterns. The workshop will include Motueka’s Sustainable Settlements Ltd as a case study.
3. Dr Susan Krumdieck,  University of Canterbury, Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering, Specialization: Advanced Materials for Energy Systems & Energy Systems Engineering
4. Steve Markham & Martin Workman, Tasman & Nelson Council Policy managers (in charge of Resource management). How is each council coping with the four workshop issues below?
5. Kevin Moore, Environmental Consultant and author of "Burn Baby Burn" and "Surviving The Future"
6. Deirdre Kent, Author of Healthy Money, Healthy Planet. Using the Argentinean money supply and economic collapse as an example, Deidre’s workshop will concentrate on the utility of alternative money systems to facilitate local economies and the localisation process
7. Oraina Jones, Gardener from childhood, herbalist, seed-saver and tutor in workshops on edible/medicinal herbs and weeds

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4 Workshops   

a.         Governance; Structure for Change Saturday
b.         Permaculture and Settlement Patterns Saturday
c.         Economic localisation Sunday
d.         Energy Transition Sunday

Schedule:

Full weekend schedule (Click here to view schedule).

Weekend symposium rates:

Full weekend rates:

• $75 Unwaged
• $120 Community Services card & ASPO members
• $175 standard

Single day rates:

• $50 Unwaged
• $75   Community Services card & ASPO members
• $100 Standard

Registration:

Registration Form (Click right here to register)

Venue:

Tahuna Conference Centre, Tahuna Beach Holiday Park, 70 Beach Rd, Tahunanui, Nelson.

Dates:

Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 April 2007