Sense-Making in a Changing World Big Picture Activism with Helena Norberg-Hodge and Morag Gamble - World Localization Day Series Part 4 of 4
Welcome to the fourth and final part of this special localisation series on Sense-making in a Changing World podcast with internationally claimed localisation activist Helena Norberg-Hodge .
We all know that a radical shift in the way humanity is living is essential for our future. Where do we spend our energy as activists to have the most impact possible? Here we explores the concept of Big Picture activism - acting locally and globally simultaneously and what role permaculture can play. In the first 3 parts we talked about the global economy, localising our food system and the importance of focussing our efforts on building community and restoring ecosystems. Here in part 4 we dive big picture activism.
Helena is the founder and director of Local Futures, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to renewing ecological and social wellbeing by strengthening communities and local economies worldwide.
Helena has just released a new film, Planet Local: A Quiet revolution. Her first book Ancient Futures, written in 1991 has been translated into 40 languages and sold over 1 million copies. She’s been the subject of hundreds of articles and written many books, including her latest book, Local is Our Future: Steps to an Economics of Happiness which accompanies her award-winning documentary, also called The Economics of Happiness. Helena’s work spans almost five decades, with support and collaboration from leading ecological thinkers. She has been the recipient of a right livelihood award, also known as the alternative Nobel peace prize and also the Goi Peace Prize.
I first met Helena back in 1992 at Schumacher college, and was absolutely inspired by the work that she was doing and subsequently volunteered with her in Ladakh or little Tibet.
So again grab your notebook, listen with friends, follow up by watching Helena’s films and delving into her study group materials and localisation action guide, and feel free to share widely.
Before we begin, I’d like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which I’m meeting with you today. I’m here on the unceded land of the Gubbi Gubbi people and on the banks of the Moocaboola river.
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MORAG GAMBLE
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