Please join us for the first gathering of 'Regen Brisbane'

NEXT WEEK!

Thurs 29 and Fri 30 July, 2021
In person and online
Hosted by AELA, QUT, NENA & Future Dreaming

Please join us for the first of a series of events (hybrid events - online and in person in Brisbane), which will enable us to explore how Brisbane/Meeanjin could become a regenerative city.

BOOK YOUR TICKET HERE

READ THE FULL PROGRAM HERE
 

Regen Brisbane/Meeanjin is proudly hosted by the NENA Brisbane Hub, QUT Design Lab, Australian Earth Laws Alliance, the Greenprints Initiative and Future Dreaming Australia.

OVERVIEW OF THE TWO-DAY PROGRAM

DAY 1 - THURSDAY 29TH JULY – 10am to 4pm
A one day introductory event, offering a 'scan' across different approaches to creating a regenerative city and community.

DAY 2 - FRIDAY 30TH JULY - 10am to 3pm
A one day series of workshops, for everyone who participated in Day 1, and would like to go on a 'deeper dive' into exploring ways to develop a Regenerative Brisbane.
The program for Day 2 will be confirmed soon.

OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING TOPICS

• Indigenous perspectives about creating regenerative societies
• Getting to know the living world and our non-human neighbours in the South East Queensland Bioregion and Brisbane River Catchment
• Locating ourselves within the Earth community: Earth Systems Science, Planetary Boundaries and Climate Change
• Rethinking Economics: Doughnut economics, circular economy, regenerative community economies and Australia's "Greenprints" approach
• Cities in the 21st Century – design, impact and future thinking
• Brisbane's ecological footprint: food, energy, transport, housing and material consumption - where do our resources come from, and where does our waste and pollution go to?
• Social justice and equity in Brisbane/Meeanjin – past, present and future
• Law and governance that supports regenerative societies: how can we organise ourselves to transform our cityscape?
• Just transitions: exploring the “how to” transition to new, regenerative economies and social structures

GUEST SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

• Representatives from the Yuggera and Turrbal Peoples (speakers being confirmed)
• Mary Graham, Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Queensland and Kombu-merri person
• Professor Will Steffen, Climate Council (via zoom)
• Jonathan Sri, Councillor for the Gabba Ward, Brisbane City Council
• Professor Marcus Foth, QUT Design Lab
• Dr Michelle Maloney, Australian Earth Laws Alliance and New Economy Network Australia
• Mary-Lou Kelly, CEO, Global Greentag International
• Representatives from Healthy Land and Water & Local Land Care Groups
• Many more!

ATTENDANCE OPTIONS

ONLINE

• You can participate in Day 1 and Day 2 entirely online if you choose to
• (Please note that Day 2 is made up of interactive workshops and will only be open to people who participated in Day 1 overview sessions)
• The zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 3 days, 1 day and 1 hour before the event begins

IN-PERSON

• You can attend Day 1 and Day in person in Brisbane
• (Please note that Day 2 is made up of interactive workshops and will only be open to people who participated in Day 1 overview sessions)
• Venue: QUT Kelvin Grove, Peter Coaldrake Education Precinct (E Block), Level 5 - Click here for a map of QUT Campus, and look for "E" Block

** PLEASE NOTE: There are higher ticket prices for in-person attendance, to cover our fully catered program: lunch, morning tea and afternoon tea are included for all in-person tickets. Please email us if you need assistance to join us - we aim to be as inclusive as possible **

 

MORE INFORMATION

• Humanitix booking page
• Facebook event page
• Email - nena@neweconomy.org.au  or  events@earthlaws.org.au