Welcome to the
Planet Protection Conference 2019
at DRH Lindersvold
The aim of the conference is to demonstrate how materialism and our way of life today threatens the equilibrium of the planet and life on Earth. We will also share ideas on how we can protect the planet together, in some inspiring workshops.
It costs 280 DKK / €37,50 to partipate in the conference. This covers food, accommodation and programme costs.
A4 poster with date and venue
A4 poster with conference programme
Talks
Saturday 5 October at 10:00:
Welcome speech by Gert Tjoelker, who is a teacher at DRH Lindersvold.
Saturday there will also be two more talks:
Nanna Clifford (NOAH) will speak about industrial agriculture as a main method of providing food in Europe and as a major contributor to inequality, unequal distribution, pollution and global warming and climate change.
Tina Whittington (principal of DRH Lindersvold) will talk about how the climate crisis impacts people in their millions in the southern hemisphere of the world and what efforts are necessary to deal with the throwbacks that occur as cyclones, floods and droughts.
After the talks there will be time for questions and discussions.
Here are the workshops on Saturday 5 October at 16:30
Learning vs. Schooling
Shaping the Open Future through the lens of Degrowth – a fundamental transformation of our lives and an extensive cultural change.
The Fossil Gas Phase-In
This workshop challenges the narrative around gas as a sustainable fuel & suggests a way forward for the movement for energy democracy.
Plastic Pollution in Depth
How does plastic pollution impact fertility rates & biochemistry in living beings and what that does it mean for the balance of life and ecosystems?
Biodynamic Gardening
We will visit Vidarslund which is a biodynamic vegetable farm. We will be shown around the greenhouses and fields by the daily leader Jean.
Industrial Agriculture Alternatives
Can we support more than 7 billion people on this planet without industrial agriculture? Nanna Clifford will talk about some of the alternatives.
Cultivate Climate & Community
The 3C project intends to leverage local resources to generate products for home consumption by people who want to bond with others and nature.
The Benefits of Beekeeping
Humans depend on bees for many different reasons so we need to respect them. Without the bees’ help, many crops would suffer serious consequences.
Here are the workshops on Sunday 6 October at 09:00
Songs about the Climate Crisis
Singing songs to inspire and empower is one method to gather people. That’s why we have to write a lot of good songs about protecting our planet.
Foraging for forest food
Reconnecting with nature by finding and using the products that nature provides us is very satisfying. Learn some tips and tricks in this workshop.
Island Nations & Climate Crisis
How does the climate crisis impact island nations like St Vincent & the Grenadines? Presenting the projects and impact of Richmond Vale Academy.
Cultivate Climate & Community
The 3C project intends to leverage local resources to generate products for home consumption by people who want to bond with others and nature.
Fast Fashion Perils
After a presentation about the “Fast Fashion” industry and an analysis of the damage and degradation it causes, we will discuss what to do about it.
Garden Farming Introduction
Growing some of your food can be done in a relatively small piece of land. Christiane will share some of her experiences in making it happen,
The Military & the Environment
Even in the absence of war, military establishments consume massive amounts of fossil fuels and have a devastating impact on the environment.
Here are the workshops on Sunday 6 October at 11:00
withNature2020
The project sets out to assemble people around the world on 22nd May 2020 to form giant images of endangered plant and animal species.
Learning vs. Schooling
Shaping the Open Future through the lens of Degrowth – a fundamental transformation of our lives and an extensive cultural change.
Island Nations & Climate Crisis
How does the climate crisis impact island nations like St Vincent & the Grenadines? Presenting the projects and impact of Richmond Vale Academy.
The Benefits of Beekeeping
Humans depend on bees for many different reasons so we need to respect them. Without the bees’ help, many crops would suffer serious consequences.
The Military & the Environment
Even in the absence of war, military establishments consume massive amounts of fossil fuels and have a devastating impact on the environment.
Soap-making the Easy Way
Making your own soap from natural oils and ingredients is not hard to do. One of the benefits is having complete control over the ingredients in the soap bars.
Capitalism, the Great Destroyer
The steady destruction of the planet by our way of life is an ongoing concern. 200 years of capitalism has exploited people as well as nature.
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