IF | Sustainable Future & Pure Living
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM (GMT+1000)
Surry Hills, New South Wales
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Our environment is currently facing huge obstacles that have the potential to seriously disrupt our future and the future of our shared environment. Whilst there is speculation, the current apocalyptic predictions for our planet tend to paralyze people rather than motivate people to take action.
However this is changing and Australia is home to some of the world leaders in environmental, sustainable and pure living methodologies, practices and knowledge.
IF set out to find the innovators who seek to create a better future for humanity by improving our shared environment. Be it through design, business, collaboration or strategic thinking and action.
This IF talk is an enthusiastic and informed look and discussion around the future of pure living, why, how and more importantly, how business, corporations and organisations can and should be applying this type of thinking to modern companies in the immediate future.
All profits from IF talks are donated to STREAT to help provide homeless youth with a pathway to full time employment.
This IF talk is being hosted by Matt Perry. Read below for panelist bios and more info.
Matt has promoted products from yoghurt to Rolls Royce cars and everything in between.
He has worked in London, New York and the Czech Republic. His travels through Central and South America in the late 1990s and early 2000s woke him up to the environmental and social crisis.
On arrival in Australia he established a sustainable forestry business whilst continuing his career in marketing.
In 2007 he studied at the Centre for Sustainable Leadership.
This was the catalyst for him co-founding Republic of Everyone which is a company dedicated to building and promoting sustainable brands.
He is a published author, blogs, writes for industry media and speaks at industry events on business, brand and sustainability.
Ando thinks the world is getting better, but would love to help it
pick up the pace.
Unlocking more potential from almost 7
Billion minds seems like a good start, and so his work contributes to ideas
that help achieve this.
After stints in design, engineering and the surf industry, he
recently co-founded Investling, a small group building businesses from
good ideas.
What the world needs now is… a
trillion small improvements.
Blair's experience is in communications, marketing and project management across a range of eco and social issues, particularly climate change.
Currently the CEO of 350.org Australia and with experience in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States in senior management roles for Greenpeace International, The Body Shop internationally.
Including roles as a consultant to a range or companies, organisations and government projects including:
1Goal education campaign, The Climate Institute, Green Cross Australia, Human Rights Watch, The Climate Group, the Pew Environment Group, The Green Building Council of Australia, Ecos Corporation, the Sustainable Energy Development Authority, BASIX and Greenpeace China, Australia, the US and International.
With a background in strategic management and global partnerships, Prashanth, (known to his Dutch mates as Pietje), is a strategist (of the geopolitical and business variety), a journalist (of the printed variety) and a humanitarian (of the war crimes & laws of war variety). But most of his mates just consider him an international man of mystery, and the ones in Europe think of him as Australia’s de-facto Ambassador to Europe.
With first hand experiences of both war and peace Prashanth is recognised as one of Australia’s most inspirational and influential leaders in international humanitarian law. The Sydney Morning Herald recognised him as a ‘Face to Watch’ and a “fire-bellied visionary who puts his ideals into action”.
He is the recipient of numerous honours including the Centenary Medal, and the Human Rights Youth Medal, and was selected by the United Nations as a Global Ambassador for the United Nations Global Atlas of Human Rights.
He co-produced and presented the weekly radio current affairs programme Perspectives on EastSide FM and was a commentator on the urban music and culture programme Alchemy on SBS Radio. He is a freelance journalist at The Holland Times in Amsterdam and is a regular contributor to the National Times and other publications.
He has previously worked on a project with the United Nations Environment Programme, sat on several government boards, was the founding president of the United Nations Society, was the vice president of the Australian Institute of International Affairs and recently was with the scenario planning unit of Royal Dutch Shell.
A keen social observer a leading advocate of global engagement Prashanth continually engages in critical debate and discussion to identify and explore emerging changes, challenges and opportunities facing Australia and the world.
Though fiercely Australian, Prashanth is a proud internationalist who consciously crosses cultural boundaries to influence social change. A true globetrotter he has travelled extensively and lives in The Netherlands.
When Grant was first introduced to the web in the mid 1990’s, he was drawn to the promise of individuals being able to communicate on a global stage. Even at this early point in the web’s history he recognised as its power source the people connected by it. Over the next 15 years Grant witnessed the realisation of this promise, most vividly demonstrated in the rise of large-scale social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.
Grant founded Zumio in 2008 to apply his rare blend of skills, developed through his experience in roles across the commercial and non-profit sector, in support of ventures that aim to achieve positive environmental and social outcomes.
Since foundation, Zumio has assisted organisations such as the Inspire Foundation, VicRoads, UNSW, and Amnesty International Australia in achieving their goals. In each case Grant’s focus has been on identifying opportunities for creating value both for his clients and their constituents and stakeholders.
As a workshop facilitator and public speaker Grant has delivered presentations and workshops on the topics of social media & networks, “Government 2.0″ and online business development for Web Directions South and CPA Australia.
Prior to founding Zumio, Grant produced web projects for award-winning sustainable design agencyDigital Eskimo and managed online communications and social media strategy for conservation organisation WWF-Australia, including for the inaugural Earth Hour (2007). He has also developed web applications for the business sector in the areas of financial and carbon accounting (Saasu, Climate Friendly).
Grant is currently studying the Master of Sustainable Practice degree at RMIT.
Melinda spent the first few years of her working life traveling the globe in event management. This was followed by a more sedentary and slightly less riveting role in finance law before realising grey walls weren't the shade she looked best in.
Deciding to pursue a long held desire to work in the arts, she began in series television at Network Seven before embarking as a freelancer, working on a plethora of commercials, music clips and feature films.
Born with the star sign of a twin, it was only natural that she would make another u-turn and upon returning from a trip to South America started life as a shopkeeper of ethical and sustainable finds.
She hopes that considered consumption will become the norm and is passionate about curating a mix of desirable, functional and positive products which tread a softer and kinder path to our doors.
Adam Russell is a registered , practising architect and Principal of DRAW in Sydney. He is recognised for a number of significant projects including his role on the SydneyCENRAL Parramatta Road Strategic Plan and DBE+W apartment project in Japan , both projects resulted from winning international design competitions. Adam has particular expertise in urban design and housing . Adam led the design team for the award winningMondrian Apartment project whilst associate architect with Stanisic Associates. His former practice, Architects Vim Design has been featured in various local and national publications.
Adam was a key member of the UTS Information Technology and Engineering Building Competition and the Goulburn Street Carpark Competition, projects undertaken in collaboration with Danish architects BIG. He led DRAWs
“Bridging the Gap” submission for Think Brick Australias national About Face Awards which was awarded a High Commendation and Peers Choice Award.
Adam has run a number of architecture masters and design studios, tutored and acted as invited critic at UNSW, USyd and UTS. He curated the Ulterior Motives exhibition at Customs House, showcasing work from his most recent Masters Studio at UTS. He is an active member of the RAIA, contributing to lectures and juries. Concurrent to his role in practice Adam is part way through a PhD at the University of Technology Sydney . Adam is also a regular contributor to Architectural Review Australia magazine. This unique position allows Adam to combine research and practice through design.
What the world needs more than anything right now is... the capacity to adapt.
James is the Media and Communications Manager for Greenpeace Australia Pacific, James has been working in the field for what seems like an eternity.
James joined Greenpeace in 2009, having previously held senior communications roles at organisations including the National Union of Students in the UK and the aid group Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).
For MSF, James spent three years heading the Nairobi-based communications office covering crises in Africa, as well as two years in the Brussels headquarters.
what the world needs more than anything right now is to have a good hard think about itself... get some perspective
Please join us on this night of inspiring thought leaders and innovators and get involved in a discussion that helps bring about change, one person at a time.
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uncluttered white spaces is an online magazine about good ideas.
Established in 2008, the site has engaged with over 200,000 readers across 24 countries covering ethonomic, business, design, startegy, marketing and environmental issues.
In 2009, uncluttered white spaces decided to take our online voice offline and create the IF talks. A series dedicated to sharing knowledge and asking a simple question... what IF?
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