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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