Climate movement convergence

Melbourne

Saturday February 9, 2008

Over the past few years, we have seen the emergence of a new social
change movement, driven by an inspiring new wave of grassroots community
activism. Around the country there are literally dozens of new groups,
campaigning for effective action on climate change.

As yet, this new movement has not been able to gather in the one place.
The climate movement convergence seeks to create this space in a one day
forum, aiming to bring together the remarkably diverse climate change
community we have here in Victoria, including local climate action
groups, peak green groups, thinkers and strategists, social activists
and other sectors concerned about climate change, and progressive
businesses.

We aim to provide an inspiring day of workshops, open space for
discussions, an overview of the latest climate science, ideas on
building a strong and vibrant movement, and the opportunity to ponder
what opportunities are now present with a change in federal government.
To offer a workshop, please see the website.

We would welcome your involvement.

Details:
Saturday February 9, 9am – 5pm
Northcote High School
St Georges Road, Northcote, 3070 (just north of Merri creek). Take tram
line 112 towards West Preston, stop 26: full details at:
http://tt.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/tt/TTB/20071216-092454/vic/03112Ettb.pdf

Costs: low income $15/ waged people $25 (no one excluded through lack of
funds)

We are asking people to pre-register: details shortly on:
http://sustainabilityconvergence.org.au/

Groups welcome to hold stalls ($10 fee).

Please note: we are not able to provide lunch, please either BYO
(minimum waste!) or cafes/ food outlets are close by in North Fitzroy.
If possible, please bring a cup for cuppas. Please let us know if you
require childcare (the conference organisers will provide this at no cost).

The convergence is being organised by the Sustainable Living Foundation
(SLF), Friends of the Earth (FoE), the Greenleap Strategic Institute and
Sustainable Business Practises and is supported by a range of climate
groups including Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE), Carbon Equity, Central
Victorian Greenhouse Alliance, Environment Victoria, Futureye,
Greenpeace, Moreland Energy Foundation, Western Region Environment
Centre and Zero Emissions Now (ZEN).

There are weekly planning meetings, if you would like to get involved
please contact Cam: cam.walker@foe.org.au

Further details will soon be available on the FoEA website
http://www.foe.org.au/climate-justice/media/news-items/front-page-news-feed-1/climate-movement-convergence-victoria-february-9