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The 2020 Vision Project is supported by the ACT Government Community Centenary Initiatives Fund

The 2020 Vision Project is supported by the ACT Government Community Centenary Initiatives Fund. ACT Centenary 2020 Vision Sustainability Project Meeting current human needs without destroying the possibilities for those who will follow us . Sustainability and climate change.

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The 2020 Vision Project is supported by the ACT Government Community Centenary Initiatives Fund

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  1. The 2020 Vision Project is supported by the ACT Government Community Centenary Initiatives Fund ACT Centenary 2020 VisionSustainability Project Meeting current human needs without destroying the possibilities for those who will follow us

  2. Sustainability and climate change • A combination of serious problems is brewing which we must deal with as a human species • Each one is serious in its own right, together they pose real threats to the viability of human civilisation • Human numbers have quadrupled in the past century • Consumption driven growth economy • Demand for land and water increasing whilesupply decreasing • Energy generation is driving greenhouse gases and climate change • Most of us would like to ignore that these things are happening

  3. Global change – Crossing the safe boundaries of sustainability • The climate is changing • The oceans are becoming more acid • The atmospheric ozone layer is depleting • Nitrogen and phosphorus cycles are impaired • We are running out of fresh water • We are using up available land • Loss of biodiversity • Particles in the atmosphere are increasing • The chemistry of the atmosphere is changing

  4. The good news is that we know what to do The bad news is that we are not yet doing enough of it.

  5. Anthropocentrism vs Ecocentrism • Anthropocentrism – “the Earth was created for the benefit of humans – it is ours to exploit and we know how to manage it” • Anthropocentrism has already moved us beyond the safe limits of physics, biology and chemistry and our planet is under real stress • Fork in the road – Track labelled ‘Ecocentric future’ • Our best hope lies on the ecocentric future track “Humans are latecomers to the world – human survival depends absolutely on the proper functioning of the planet which provides us with all our essential support systems.”

  6. Imagining a Sustainable Canberra • INFRASTRUCTURE – includes TRANSPORT, URBAN PLANNING,SMARTER BUILDINGS • ENERGY – includes USING LESS ENERGY, RENEWABLE ENERGY,ENERGY EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGY • FOOD • WATER • WASTE – includes WASTE, DEALING WITH CARBON DIOXIDE • HUMAN SYSTEMS – includes THE ECONOMY, THE POLITICAL SYSTEM, POPULATION • LIFESTYLE – includes REDUCING OUR ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT,LIVING MORE SUSTAINABLY, CONSUMPTION • MAKING SUSTAINABILITY HAPPEN – includes HUMAN HEALTH BENEFITS OF CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATING OTHERS ABOUT THE NEED FOR CHANGE

  7. Shifting from an anthropo-centric to an eco-centric mindset • Our mindsets stand in way of thinking about sustainability • Harder for those over 25 • We have been conditioned to believe that humans are in control and that the earth is infinitely exploitable and expandable • Reinforced by our jobs, TV and the way the economy works • Changing our mindset about the future starts with us

  8. What is ecocentrism? • Recognition of our complete dependence on healthy ecosystems • Making their nurture central to our culture • Designing a steady state economy • A governance system that respects communities, environment and operates on democratic principles • Caring, sharing and nurture > competition, winning, dominating and controlling • Transformation when enough take the new track

  9. The ecological footprint • Per capita use of biologically active land andwater in global hectares • Can calculate from the ACF atlas for families,individuals, suburbs • The vital role of CO2 • All our life choices in food, drink, travel, leisureactivity, clothing and buildings have ecological implications • Modules in the SEE-Change curriculum materials

  10. Footprints vary in size • Enough land and water to support sustainably 7 billion people with 1.8 hectares per person. We are using 2.7 • 9.2 global hectares: size of the average ACT resident’s ecological footprint in 2008-09. The footprint has increased 25% in 10 years • 13% above the Australian average and nearly 3.4 times the global average. • People in developing countries have footprints ranging from 0.8 to 1.8 hectares. • Biologically active land has been declining, while humanity’s footprint has increased.

  11. Why am I hopeful? • Humans slow but not dumb • Ecocentrism is not yet the flavour of the month • Massive stirring of young people networks acrossthe world • When the penny dropsour entire economy andmode of thinking will change • Built around a new deeprespect and utter dependencyon land and nature

  12. ACT Government targets Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act 2010 • ACT greenhouse gas emissions target (1) The principal target … is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in theACT to achieve zero net emissions by 30 June 2060. 7 Interim greenhouse gas emissions targets (1) The interim targets are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in theACT to— (a) 40% less than 1990 emissions by 30 June 2020; and (b) 80% less than 1990 emissions by 30 June 2050. Find the Act at: www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2010-41/default.asp

  13. 2020 Vision Sustainability Project Imagine asustainableCanberra

  14. 2020 Vision Sustainability Project Changing our mindsetabout the futurestarts with us

  15. 2020 Vision Sustainability Project Aims Inspire YOU, Canberra’s young people, to think deeply about the sustainability issues we face Excite your imagination and creativity with the challenge of coming up with solutions, new ways of doing things Showcase your work to the public and generate discussion in the broader community

  16. 2020 Vision Sustainability Project 2020 Vision Competition 23 Aug 2013 Exhibition of the best competition entries at the Festival of Young Ideas Nov 2013 Parliament of Youth on Sustainability Nov 2013

  17. 2020 Vision Sustainability Project Core Activity Think about/study one sustainability topic in the context of: How will Canberra reach theACT Government’s 2020greenhouse gas emissionreduction target? How will Canberra become more sustainable?

  18. 2020 Vision Sustainability Project 1. INFRASTRUCTURE-Transport- Urban Planning- Smarter Buildings 2. ENERGY - Using Less Energy- Renewable Energy- Energy Efficient Technology 3. FOOD 4. WATER 5. WASTE- Waste- Dealing with Carbon Dioxide 6. HUMAN SYSTEMS- The Economy- The Political System- Population 7. LIFESTYLE- Reducing our Ecological Footprint- Living More Sustainably- Consumption 8. MAKING SUSTAINABILITY HAPPEN- Human Health Benefits of Caring for the Environment- Educating Others About the Need for Change

  19. 2020 Vision Sustainability Project 2020 Vision Competition Students invited to show us their vision for the kinds of changes Canberra could make to become sustainable by 2020 Creative thinking Medium of choice – art, videos, models, writing, performance, design etc Year categories: K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 KEY DATE:23 August 2013 – Best four (4) entries in each year category from each school due

  20. 2020 Vision Sustainability Project Festival of Young Ideas: Exhibition Exhibition of the outstanding competition entries CSIRO Discovery Centre – winners/runners-upBelconnen LibraryDickson LibraryWoden LibraryErindale Library KEY DATE: Throughout November 2013 Shortlisted entries

  21. 2020 Vision Sustainability Project Parliament of Youth on Sustainability Students representatives come together to map out a path towards a sustainable Canberra – come up with an agreed ‘White Paper’ and 24 agreed proposals for action 4 reps from each primary school (K-6)4 reps from each high school (7-10)At least 4 reps from each college (11-12) KEY DATES:23 August 2013 – student representative nominations due to SEE-Change 2 and 6 November 2013 – Parliament of Youth

  22. 2020 Vision Sustainability Project Parliament of Youth on Sustainability Preparation: One-page topic responseEach primary school and high school prepares a one-page submission on their topic Includes:- summary of the issues relating to that topic and Canberra’s greenhouse gas emissions- up to five (5) proposals for action and justification for those proposals Template and examples available KEY DATE:23 August 2013 – one-page topic response due

  23. 2020 Vision Sustainability Project Parliament of Youth on Sustainability Preparation: 5 minute presentationEach primary school and high school prepares a 5 minute presentation based on theirone-page submission Oral/visual presentation – could include video, powerpoint, song, drama, poem Guidelines available KEY DATES:2 and 6 November 2013 – Parliament of Youth

  24. Resources ‘Imagining a Sustainable Canberra’ manual K-6 and 7-12 Teaching Modules – includes many links to useful websites 2020 Vision Handbook www.see-change.org.au/2020vision Office of the Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment (OCSE) Fact Sheets

  25. Need help? Anne Quinn 2020 Vision Project Officerp: 6231 2452e: 2020vision@see-change.org.au

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