Evidence

Kristina (host), Martin, Dirk, Kate, Gill, Tony

making the case – persuade and motivate

is there clear evidence of peak oil and climate change? how to deal with conflicting evidence?

evidence needs to be collected for each area of activity

plan needs to be based on ‘robust’ evidence as far as possible

show that what we are proposing will make a difference

help decisions about which actions are a priority to make the biggest difference

each group needs to gather evidence as well as at a general level

find the people who know about the evidence and make it meaningful for the public

“evidence” – not necessarily solutions, but options

do research to address specific questions – gather evidence from across the world

ongoing mechanisms to keep up with new evidence

principle of making informed choices/decisions and responding to new evidence – flexible thinking

ready to question our assumptions

look at micro and macro levels

share evidence across the transition town network to avoid duplication

look abroad at existing projects

needs publicity and what has been achieved by actions


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