Can we do things differently?
CHALLENGES IN THE ANTHROPOCENE
During the 4.5 billions of years, since the origin of the Earth, natural forces dominated the shaping of the Planet: moving continents, vulcanos, earthquakes, meteorites ... During the last 200 years Humans themselves have become a force that is able to shape the Planet. We have entered a new geological era: the Anthropocene. The result is an undeniable human development, but at the cost dwindling natural resources, wide-spread pollution, climate change, ... How can Humans use their forces, our forces, to do things differently?
Bring your answer, or another question. Bring a picture or a poem or a YouTube video, and we’ll try to tie it all together in a collective presentation, under the guidance of Frank Raes. Frank Raes (B) is working for the European Commission and active in the area of climate change science and policy. He currently leads the Climate Risk Management Unit of the EC’s Joint Research Centre. 16.30 - 18.30 on 28th August at Warehouse9 |