Regen Brisbane/Meeanjin is a network of individuals and organisations exploring how we can work together to make Brisbane a regenerative city. Please join us in 2021/2022 for a series of online and in-person events, which will enable us to explore how we can work together, to create innovative, Earth-centred and socially just ways for Brisbane/Meeanjin to become a regenerative city. 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.
This is 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.
Full Program | Watch Video recordings.
PROGRAM TOPICS INCLUDES
- 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 & Waka Waka person
* Ross Williams, Future Dreaming and Bindal/Juru person
* Professor Will Steffen, Climate Council (via zoom)
* Jonathan Sri, Councillor for the Gabba Ward, Brisbane City Council
* Professor Yin Paradies, Deaking University (via zoom)
* 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!
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.
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
MORE INFORMATION
Email – events@earthlaws.org.au or nena@neweconomy.org.au
BOOK HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/regen-brisbane