Unfolding a journey of collaborative inquiry |
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The Anthropocene Transition Project (ATP) is an emergent process. Its shape and directions are fashioned by the interests and creative intelligence of its participants who, through generative conversations, co-create new and ever broadening streams of action/inquiry. There is no project "plan". We are creating the path by walking together. |
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In February this year we convened a one-day workshop to explore directions for the project. The themes that emerged that day have guided its development this year. And each new initiative has in turn opened up new fields for exploration. This flowchart summarises where we have been and where we are heading. Scroll down for thumbnail descriptions of each project. |
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The Anthropocene Paradox: The slides from Professor Will Steffen's keynote address at the May 24 symposium are available on request. Defiant Earth: An audio recording of Professor Clive Hamilton's keynote address at the June 27 symposium will soon be available online. Earth System Change & Cultural Evolution: A report of this June 27 workshop will be available soon. |
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The ATP publishes a weekly online digest of up-to-date writing and videos on the Anthropocene. Scroll down the page to see the July 9 edition of the Anthropocene Transition Web Digest and click on it to subscribe. |
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Thumbnail Summaries of ATP Initiatives in 2017... |
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What principles should underpin economic thinking in the radically changing conditions of the Anthropocene Transition? After Growth Re-imagining Economies for the Anthropocene 1-day Symposium • Monday 17th July REGISTRATIONS CLOSED |
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P2P & Commoning A Transformative Social Paradigm A roundtable with Dr Jose Ramos, P2P Foundation Tuesday 18th July, 10am-12.30pm, UTS Business School, 14-28 Ultimo Rd, Ultimo "In facing up to the many profound crises of our time, we face a conundrum that has no easy resolution: how are we to imagine and build a radically different system while living within the constraints of an incumbent system that aggressively resists transformational change? Our challenge is not just articulating attractive alternatives, but identifying credible strategies for actualizing them." << CLICK THIS IMAGE TO DOWNLOAD THE PAPER REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL |
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Mapping Cultural Narratives for the Anthropocene First workshop in a series Tuesday 25th July, 6.00-8.30pm UTS Business School, 14-28 Ultimo Rd, Ultimo The stories at the heart of our cultures are the foundations upon which we make sense of the world and our lives. The dawn of the Anthropocene reveals the dysfunctional nature of the dominant cultural stories of our age. In this workshop we will map the stories that frame our lives and take a look at some of the new stories emerging from the grassroots and the periphery. The workshop may be the first in an ongoing inquiry into cultural narratives in the Anthropocene Transition. Participant numbers will be limited but if you miss our this time you can put your name on a priority list for the next workshop. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE |
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Complexity Matters The ATP is now convening regular forums/workshops to explore how complexity thinking can enable transition and to share research and experience in the application of complexity theory in diverse settings. These gatherings of scholars and practitioners are held at 4-6 week intervals. One focal question is how might an understanding of complex systems be more effectively fostered in education at all levels and in areas of professional and social practice?
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In one of cinema's all time horror classics Dr Frankenstein tampers with life and death to create a monster he cannot control. Is Frankenstein's monster a metaphor for the Anthropocene? What inspiring new stories can we imagine for transition times? The Frankenstein Paradox Public Forum • Saturday 12th August • 2.00-4.00pm Chau Auditorium, UTS Business School, 14-28 Ultimo Rd, Ultimo A Sydney Science Festival event REGISTER HERE |
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Focussing the attention of engineers and associated professionals on the challenges of the Anthropocene for design and construction practices and education and professional development. Engineering PLUS Constructing the Anthropocene Transition A rethinking professional practice project This on-going project will involve the UTS Faculty of Engineering and IT and engineering and related professional bodies. CLICK HERE TO REQUEST MORE INFORMATION |
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MYTHOS: The Anthropocene in Stories, Dreams and Creative Imagination Workshop series starting mid October UTS Business School, 14-28 Ultimo Rd, Ultimo What does depth psychology have to tell us about the stories that we play out in our lives and cultures? Can an understanding of ancient and modern mythic stories help us to transform a culture of alienation into a story of return? DETAILS & REGISTRATION AVAILABLE SOON |
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Living in the Anthropocene: A monthly dialogue circle Our Living in the Anthropocene dialogue circle convenes on a Saturday afternoon every month. The group utilises a form of open but structured communication created by British physicist David Bohm in partnership with spiritual teacher Krishnamurti that aims to connect people to what is deeply real in their lives. There is no agenda for dialogue circles—no topic is set in advance. The content of the discussion is whatever arises spontaneously from the group. ASK FOR MORE INFORMATION |
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Indigenous Voices in the Anthropocene An on-going consultation The ATP has embarked upon a process of consultation with Australian indigenous elders, community leaders, scholars, artists, writers, entrepreneurs and professionals to explore ways in which the voices of this land's first peoples can be brought into forums about the Anthropocene Transition. ASK FOR MORE INFORMATION |
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Law & Governance in the Anthropocene Transition An on-going seminar series by invitation The ATP is collaborating with law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth to convene a series of seminars on the practice of law in the Anthropocene Transition. ASK FOR MORE INFORMATION |
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Earth Sovereignty A two-day symposium 19-20 February, 2018 UTS Business School, Ultimo In association with the Australian Earth Laws Alliance. Details to be announced in October. ASK FOR MORE INFORMATION |
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During 2017 the Anthropocene Transition Project has developed collaborations with: UTS Institute for Sustainable Future Corrs Chambers Westgarth Sydney Environment Institute, University of Sydney UTS Batchelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation UTS Climate Justice Centre UTS Centre for Compassionate Conservation UTS Faculty of Engineering and IT Australian Earth Laws Alliance New Economy Network for Australia |
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Below is the July 9 edition of The Anthropocene Transition Web Digest. Every Sunday we publish this online digest of articles, research reports and videos on Anthropocene related topics from around the world. You can read the digest on the Age of Transition website or click below to subscribe and receive a copy in your inbox. |
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The Anthropocene Transition * a web digestwww.anthropocenemagazine.org In many parts of the world, urban nature is experiencing a renaissance. Stories abound of biodiversity in cities, vegetated infrastructure, the psychological benefits of greenery. But one aspect of... |
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Visit the Anthropocene Transition Project online Age of Transition Website New blog discussions are posted regularly • Web Digest of articles/reports on the Anthropocene updated every Thursday and Sunday evening Preparing for the Anthropocene Transition Linkedin discussion group with regular postings from contributors around the world. (You need to be a Linkedin member to join this discussion group.) Learning 4A Change An online forum about learning in and for the Anthropocene Transition |
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