What should our economy look like in 2030? Adelaide Seminar
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Description
Does Australia need a new economy? The rising gap between rich and poor, and the deterioration of our climate system and biodiversity suggests we do.
Food. Housing. Energy. Water. Money. Work. Health. Media. What could they look like in 2030, what do we need to do to get there and what is already happening in Adelaide?
If you're ready to get involved in creating a new economy, this is a great opportunity to connect into existing initiatives, start one of your own, or find ways to collaborate with others.
Please join local and visiting new economy leaders at this thought-provoking evening of discussions.
VENUE AND TIME
When: 6pm, Tuesday 13 August
Where: Makerspace Adelaide, 100 Franklin Street, Adelaide
Free: this seminar is free but bookings are essential - visit https://nena-adelaide.eventbrite.com.au/
ABOUT THE SEMINAR
Speakers from different disciplines will share short summaries of what they think the economy should look like in 10 years’ time, and what actions need to be taken now in order to achieve it. The discussion will then be opened up to participants, to raise an issue, share information about a new economy project they are working on, or to find out how they can become more involved in new economy initiatives.
Come along to join the discussions and share your own ideas about how to build a new economy for Australia.
GUEST SPEAKERS
** Dr Michelle Maloney, Co-founder and Director, New Economy Network Australia (NENA), and Director, Australian Earth Laws Alliance (AELA), Brisbane
** Sharon Ede, Audacities, Adelaide
** Robert Crocker, Uni of South Australia - researches the intersection of sustainability, consumption and design
** David Riley, Chair, SA Makers
** Christy Spier, SA Urban Food Network
** Christy Spier, SA Urban Food Network
ABOUT THE SEMINAR SERIES
**This event is part of a series being organised by the New Economy Network Australia (NENA) and its partners in cities and towns around Australia, between June and September 2019. The discussions are aimed at stimulating conversation among members of civil society about what type of future we wish to build, and what changes need to happen now, to achieve that future.**
For more information about NENA, please visit: www.neweconomy.org.au
