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Governing for Ecological Citizenship in Atlantic Canada
June 16, 2021 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Climate disruption, ecological degradation, overpopulation and conspicuous consumption have created a perfect storm that if left unchecked will result in societal and ecological breakdown. As systems break down, opportunities for creative long-term change begin to emerge. These breakthroughs can lead us toward new ways of governing and new models of economy. The future of humanity and earth’s biophysical systems depend on finding and implementing breakthroughs that are socially just and ecologically regenerative. These dialogues are intended to open up conversations for change in Atlantic Canada.
Join us for the first Webinar in a 4-part series: Governing for Ecological Citizenship in Atlantic Canada, Wednesday, June 14, from 7:00 to 8:30pm Atlantic time.
Political leadership in the 21st century must find the courage to help the public understand and face the difficult reality of societal and ecological breakdown. Such leadership must transcend party politics and narrow parochial municipal self-interest. This dialogue may help Atlantic Canadians navigate a predicament unlike any that humanity has ever faced.
David Orr, Scott Leckie and Rankin MacSween will join Centre for Local Prosperity Host Gregory Heming for a 1 hour discussion followed by a 30 minute Q&A session with the public. All Webinars are from 7:00 to 8:30pm Atlantic time.
A modest fee is being charged for these events. If the fee is a hinderance to your attendance please contact info@centreforlocalprosperity.ca
David Orr is the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics and senior advisor to the President at Oberlin College. He is the author of eight books, including Dangerous Years: Climate Change, the Long Emergency, and the Way Forward and Down to the Wire: Confronting Climate Collapse. He has been awarded eight honorary degrees and a dozen other awards including a Lyndhurst Prize, a National Achievement Award from the National Wildlife Federation, and a Visionary Leadership Award from Second Nature.
Scott Leakie is the founder and director of Displacement Solutions, a non-profit initiative designed to assist refugees and displaced persons to return and recover their original homes. An international human rights lawyer and global housing advocate, he is recognised internationally as an expert in the field of economic and social rights. He is currently a Visiting Professor at the Australian National University, Canberra, Australia.
Rankin MacSween has worked with New Dawn Enterprises since 1977. He has recently retired as President and CEO of the New Dawn family of companies. Born and raised in Boisdale, Cape Breton Island, Rankin holds degrees from StFX, University of Ottawa, the Merrill Palmer Institute, a PhD from the University of Toronto and holds an honorary doctorate from Cape Breton University. He is a founding member of the Canadian Community Economic Development Network and in 2008 was inducted into the Cape Breton Business Hall of Fame.
Gregory Heming is a philosophical ecologist, writer, climate activist and former elected official. He holds a PhD in Literary Ecology and Northern Studies with special interest in steady-state economics, public policy and ecocide. Gregory is a co-founder of the Centre for Local Prosperity.