Calendar Of
Population And Sustainability EventsCalendar Of
Population And Sustainability Events| September 9 | How We Live: A Civic Initiative for a Livable New England |
| September 17 | ZPG of Greater Boston Meeting—Barbecue and Potluck Brunch |
| September 25 | M.I.T. Regional Sustainable Development Forum |
| October 5-7 | The Natural Step Fifth Annual Conference on Sustainability |
| October 12-15 | Second Nature Northeast Regional Workshop |
| October 16-17 | Building an Ecological Economy Conference |
| October 16, 23, 30 | Getting a Handle on Growth: Settlement Patterns in Our Communities |
| October 20 | High School Environmental Leadership Conference |
| October 21 | Population: Benefits of Slowing the Growth (not local) |
| October 21 | NECSP Activist Exchange and Board Meeting |
| October 22-28 | World Population Awareness Week |
| December 2 | NECSP Board Meeting |
The Challenge Conference is the first public event in an implementation-focused 18 month initiative called Creating Livable Communities. It was developed by the Boston Society of Architects, in cooperation with the Environmental Protection Agency; the Boston Bar Association, Environmental Law Section; the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Planning Association; the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy; and the Urban Land Institute, Boston District Council. The Challenge Conference will set the direction and tone for the entire initiative. From a mix of formal presentations and moderated debates, participants will derive a rounded view of the key issues that are driving—as well as countering—attempts at "smart growth" and that can contribute to action agendas that can make a livable region a reality. 8:30 am - 2:00 pm, JFK Library, Dorchester, MA. For further information contact: Alexandra Lee, Director of Special Projects, Boston Society of Architects, 617-951-1433 x225, alee@architects.org
8:00 am -5:15 pm, Cambridge, MA. Can development in the Metro Boston region promote vibrant and diverse communities and work within Nature's limits? The core of the event will be presentations highlighting projects and programs in and around the metro Boston region that have integrated sustainable development principles into strategies for recycling/reuse-based economic development, industrial ecology, affordable housing, open space and habitat protection, transportation and alternative fuel use, land use planning, zoning and green building guidelines, and local production and consumption of goods and services. Registration fee of $35.00 includes lunch and a reception. For more information or to register, please visit New Ecology's website or contact: Kit Perkins, New Ecology, Inc., (617) 354-4099, or forum@newecology.org
The Carter Center, Atlanta, Georgia. The conference will offer a systems approach to sustainability, and will focus on the social aspects of sustainable development. Speakers include Alan AtKisson, Vicki Robin, Paul Hawken and many others. Registration materials and a full conference brochure are posted at The Natural Step website. For more information, contact workshop@naturalstep.org, or call 415-561-3344.
Trinity Conference Center, West Cornwall, Connecticut. The third in a highly acclaimed series of workshops highlighting exciting and innovative sustainability initiatives taking place at higher education institutions. Initiatives focus on the areas of curriculum development, operations, research and community involvement. Enrollment is limited. The deadline for discounted registration is September 14, 2000. For more information, visit the Second Nature website, send email to workshops@secondnature.org or call (617) 292-7771 extension 131.
Smuggler's Notch Resort, Smuggler's Notch, Vermont. The conference will feature internationally renowned author, entrepreneur, and speaker Paul Hawken along with a wide array of workshops and sessions focusing on best sustainable business practices. Co-sponsored by many organizations, including Association of Vermont Recyclers, Institute for Sustainable Communities, National Wildlife Federation, Northern Sustainable Communities Network, Vermont 2020, Vermont Earth Institute. Registration $60. For more information, contact Building an Ecological Economy, Champlain Mill #36, One Main Street, Winooski, VT 05404. Telephone: 802-655-7769. E-mail: info@beevermont.org. Web: www.beevermont.org
This is the first in a series of workshops offered to public officials by The Orton Institute and the Vermont Forum on Sprawl. The Fall 2000 and Spring 2001 workshops will provide opportunities for workshop participants to measure, evaluate, plan and take action on issues relating to the future patterns of settlement in their towns. The sessions will be informal, with individual input and discussion, and some homework. All four sessions will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in three locations across Vermont.
Date: Friday October 20. Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Location: Proctor Academy, Andover, NH. This gathering of students and teachers from throughout the Northeast will focus on empowering environmental leadership among teenagers, and assisting teachers with the A.P. environmental science curriculum. Interactive workshops, case studies and field trips will highlight people, organizations and companies working to bring about positive change. Global issues will be addressed in local terms, and participants will be given advice on specific actions they can take within their schools. For more information, contact Nelson Lebo at 603-735-6283, or e-mail nelson@proctornet.com
World Population Balance presents a major Midwest conference on population growth and stabilization—world, national and local. Featuring Dr. David Pimentel, Departments of Entomology, Population Ecology, and Natural Resources, Cornell University. Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minnesota. More information at the World Population Balance website, or contact David Paxson, President, World Population Balance, P.O. Box 23472, Minneapolis, MN 55423, Email WPBdPax@tc.umn.edu, telephone: 612-869-1640.
The New England Coalition for Sustainable Population Activist Exchange will be from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, followed by a board meeting from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Location: Brandeis University, Waltham MA. For directions or more information, contact Annie Faulkner at 603-847-9798 or d9cat@cheshire.net
WPAW is an intense educational campaign designed to create public awareness of the startling trends in world population growth, the detrimental effects they have on our planet and its inhabitants, and the urgent need for action in order to change this situation. Contact the Population Institute (1-202-544-3300) or NECSP (603-847-9798; d9cat@cheshire.net) for suggestions on how to raise awareness in your community or workplace.
The board of the New England Coalition for Sustainable Population will meet in the Northampton MA area. Location and time TBA. For more information, contact Annie Faulkner, 603-847-9798, d9cat@cheshire.net
Calendar revised September 10, 2000.
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Prepared by:
New England Coalition for Sustainable
Population
Annie Faulkner, Coordinator
P.O. Box 194 Sullivan, NH 03445
Telephone: (603) 847-9798
E-mail:
d9cat@cheshire.net
