Open Space write up (UK conference May-07)

Specific Topic Engaging the Disengaged

 

Overarching question How do we sustainably expand and support the network of communities working on transition?

Proceedings

  • Give something for free
    • light bulbs
    • beer
  • Ask for donations - get kids to go around with the donations buckets
  • Ask how do you feel
  • Tie in with the festivals
  • Target events that young people feel comfortable at
  • Hold open events
  • Use permaculture as a way of starting to engage
  • Hold work exchanges
  • Set up light bulb banks in conjunction with council
  • Offer energy monitoring service
  • Offer oil vulnerability services and workshops for businesses
  • Get funding from the council and parish council
  • Work with Cimate Justice movement
  • Understand that certain ethnic minority groups are more resilient to climate change
  • Figure out how we can make renewable energy available and affordable to the poorer communities so they have their own local energy security