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Signs of Change
A national e-conference showcasing sustainability practices
15-16 November 2010, Christchurch
With local live connections to venues in:
Dunedin, Wellington, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Auckland

Introduction
The first decade of the 21st Century has confirmed the warnings of the previous fifty years – the historical development path is not sustainable. Air, water, energy, soils, forests, fish… over exploitation enabled by new technology and emboldened by new economies has brought the world’s resources, ecosystems, and even the climate to the tipping point. The benefits of profligate energy use, new technology and economic growth are obvious, but the cost is degradation of social fabric and environmental viability.  But change is happening.  The Signs of Change Conference will show-case examples of fundamental change in a wide variety of contexts.

Invitation
You are invited to participate!  The Signs of Change Conference is for engineers, scientists, business people, council workers, educators, students, health workers, farmers, transition town members… anyone who wants to know about initiatives in sustainability.  Our perceptions and expectations of the future are shaped by our experiences.  If we see and hear about signs of change in a direction that is fruitful, restorative, respectful and sustainable, then it can become our reality.  This conference provides and opportunity to make connections, share ideas, and learn what others are doing.

The conference website link is as follows:

www.signsofchange.org.nz