The Camp for Climate Action will bring together lots of people to explore grassroots solutions to climate change.
It will be a place that encourages discussion on what we are faced with, what the alternatives are, how we can
achieve them and the diversity of tactics and action we will need to get there.
This timetable is subject to changes - please check the up-to-date timetable at the info-point (at the Climate Camp). There will be entertainment most evenings - this has not been added to the timetable yet. Also not included in the time table: 2-Day Rebel Clown Training, and Bike workshops with Bicycology: free bike workshops and basic maintenance, pedal-powered soundsystem, Bicycology Micro-Cinema, creative bike beautification, intro to 12 volt soundsystems, intro to renewable energy, and workshops on bike politics and culture.
The Climate Camp has no leaders and is run entirely by volunteers, it's about jointly creating the camp together, so we hope that everyone who comes will help with set-up, take-down, and all the tasks that will be needed to keep the camp running on a day-to-day basis.
10-10.30 am in all neighbourhoods: neighbourhood meeting – feedback on how the camp was.
The programme is divided into ten sections. A few workshops are listed in more than one section. The evening entertainments (music, films, comedy) have not yet been added to the table.
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Title |
Description |
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Peak Oil and Energy Descent |
Introduction to the deeply worrying concept of Peak Oil (that we have used up half the oil on the planet, and that the second half of it is harder to get at) and our societies' addiction to oil. Followed by a discussion on Low Energy Living and how to educate society |
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Six Degrees: Global Warming Impacts over the coming century |
Scientists predict between one and six degrees of global warming by 2100. What will each degree of change look like? This workshop tries to answer the question using the latest evidence. Presented by Mark Lynas, whose book on this subject comes out early next year, this promises to be a sobering workshop. Plenty of opportunity for questions and comments. |
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Bellamy's Bullshit: Debunking the Climate Myths |
This workshop will:
identify some of the common myths about climate change science spread by the fossil fuel lobby and others
give participants the information to debunk them
identify climate sceptic organisations and individuals |
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The science of climate change |
This workshop aims to give people a grasp of the fundamentals of climate science so they can engage in debate about the seriousness of the issue in an informed way. No science background is required. |
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Advanced Climate Science |
This workshop aims to give a little more sophisticated grasp of the Climate system including discussion on the use of climate models and the problems of uncertainty in future climate scenario prediction. As such it is most suited for people who have a background in climate science, either through their work or through extensive reading. |
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Climate science for Kids |
This fun and interactive workshop will give kids a grasp of what the greenhouse effect is and the problems that climate change will cause. |
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Peat, Climate Change and the Camp for Climate Action |
The ecology of peat bogs, their role as massive global carbon sinks, the peat industry and how it releases carbon and peat industry related venues in and around Megawatt valley. Plus a brief summary of the campaign against the peat industry in that area. |
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Climate Science for Beginners |
An interactive (and fun!) workshop giving a basic introduction to the science of climate change. It will explain in simple terms all the common jargon, key environmental processes and main impacts so that participants will be able to explain it to others. |
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Aviation and Climate Change- The Science and Economics |
If you want to know the ins and outs of the arguments surrounding aviation and climate change, then this workshop is the quickest way to get that information. Theoretical and practical for use in campaigns against airport expansion and short haul flights. |
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Tipping Point- the race against climate change |
The process of climate change is unfolding much faster than previously thought. A number of ecosystem ‘tipping points’ hold in the balance, not only the future of human civilization, but of life on earth. Running alongside ecological breakdown is another much slower growth curve, that of human awareness and action. Will we reach the ‘tipping point’ of consciousness change and take worldwide collaborative, restorative action? Or will we cross an ultimate biospheric ‘tipping point’, thereby sealing our fate? |
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Population growth- contributor to climate change |
Two hundred years ago the Reverend Thomas Malthus warned that population growth would outstrip food supplies. In the 1960s books like “The Population Bomb” popularised the concept. There are now 6.5 billion humans on the planet. What impact is that having on climate change. A facilitated discussion with a a look at the West's consumption patterns as well as population growth in the Majority World. |
| 14 |
The Struggle for Iraq's Oil |
A presentation from people who work for “Corporate Watch” on the importance of Iraq's oil- the plans by the corporations to grab and burn it. Naming names and showing where the profits are going, this workshop will show who benefits from the chaos in Iraq. |
| 15 |
What’s wrong with corporate social responsibility? |
Is BP going to save us from Climate Change? Is Unilever going to give us a sustainable food system? Is Corporate Social Responsibility a total contradiction in terms? If you work in CSR or believe that we should be spending our energy engaging with companies, you are strongly encouraged to attend this facilitated discussion with a Corporate Watch researcher. |
| 16 |
Nuclear Power and Nuclear Weapons |
Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament will run this workshops, looking at the links between nuclear power and nuclear weapons proliferation in a global context. Nuclear power cannot be considered to be the answer to climate change - any solution must be a global solution. Otherwise, western hypocrisy surrounding nuclear technology will lead to more conflict and war. |
| 17 |
Coal mining and indigenous resistance in the North West of Venezuela |
This workshop will tell of indigenous people's resistance to open-cast coal mining in Venezuela, and the destruction of primary tropical forests and eco-systems, and inevitable human rights abuses. It then broadens the issues to look at behaviour of coal mining companies and effects of operations across the world. It concludes with a look at resistance movements and ways to support international resistance. |
| 18 |
Nuclear Industry and Climate Change |
The nuclear industry has recently reinvented itself as the solution to climate change with surprising support from environmentalists. This has invigorated a dying industry and much government action on climate change is centred around building new power plants. This workshop looks at the trends towards Nuclear's second wind and the connections with the climate debate. |
| 19 |
No Widening the M1 |
Update on the M1 campaign so far and planning new strategies and action for taking it forward. For further information contact info[at]nowideningm1.org.uk |
| 20 |
Building a coalition against expansion of Manchester Airport |
The workshop will discuss the recently announced expansion plans of Manchester Airport within a context of campaigning about aviation because of climate change. Re-starting/building a coalition to work across closely networked campaign groups in Manchester to fight expansion of Manchester Airport in all ways possible. Raising awareness, planning, networking, mobilising for a hard-hitting, well publicised, political, awareness raising, direct action campaign to put a spanner in the works! |
| 21r |
Peat, Climate Change and the Camp for Climate Action |
The ecology of peat bogs, their role as massive global carbon sinks, the peat industry and how it releases carbon and peat industry related venues in and around Megawatt valley. Plus a brief summary of the campaign against the peat industry in that area. |
| 22 |
Introduction to the M74 extension |
The M74 Extension is 5 miles of elevated urban motorway planned for the south of Glasgow. It's expensive (£500M+), unpopular, undemocratically introduced and offers much scope for action. The workshop will introduce the scheme, the social and environmental issues, and the people responsible. Followed by a discussion of ways to fight it. |
| 23 |
Drax, coal and the national grid |
Drax, coal and the national grid |
| 24 |
Which Banks fuel Oil & Climate Chaos? |
Which High Street Banks are fuelling oil & gas exploration and thus accelerating climate chaos? While claiming to be doing their bit against climate change, private banks are driving fossil fuel production. How can we stop them, through campaigns and direct action? |
| 25 |
Pumping Poverty & Remember Saro-WiwaDescription |
How can we use 'memory' as an activist and political tool in our fight against climate change? Film of "Refining Memory" about Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Living Memorial. Followed by presentation & discussion on the impact of oil (militarisation, poverty, pollution...) on the Niger Delta and the Remember Saro-Wiwa project. |
| 26 |
Saving the Ancient Forests |
This workshop will convey information about greenhouse gas emissions from tropical deforestation and peat destruction. The causes of the destruction and possible international solutions (looking at the link with climate change negotiations, the timber trade and the biofuel market). It will conclude with a discussion: what can and should we do as climate change activists? |
| 28 |
Aviation and Climate Change- The Science and Economics |
If you want to know the ins and outs of the arguments surrounding aviation and climate change, then this workshop is the quickest way to get that information. Theoretical and practical for use in campaigns against airport expansion and short haul flights. |
| 29 |
Art Not Oil |
Art Not Oil hopes to undermine oil companies' Greenwash by getting them kicked out of galleries, theatres and museums. It also hopes to support and stimulate creative movements for climate justice by acting as a beacon for politically and climatically- conscious art from all over the world. How can we (London Rising Tide and friends) keep reinvigorating this project as it heads towards its fourth year? |
| 41 |
Permaculture: solutions for a world in turmoil |
Permaculture isn't just organic allotments! This workshop, run by Andy Goldring of the Permaculture Association, will explain the concepts for everyone, and takes in also peak oil, climate change, bio-diversity, self-reliance, autonomy, traditional wisdom, food security, land use, forestry, sustainable housing. |
| 42 |
The Union Forever, defending our... carbon emissions? |
What can people in unions do about “Greening the Workplace?” What are the pressure points? What help is available from the TUC, the government? There are dangers and opportunity costs. We hope that anyone who is a union steward will come to this workshop, and network for future action.. |
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Renewable energy on site |
A guided tour of renewable energy installations on site and explanations of how they work. Does was it says on the tin! |
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Renewable Energy in the UK |
The workshop will cover the current situation in the UK regarding renewable energy, especially electricity generation e.g wind, sun, biomass. It will focus on the UK grid, government policy and economics. Also discusses what we can do at home, e.g. Change supplier or install alt-tech. |
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Biodiesel- making it and why it is not 'the solution' |
A practical introduction to making bio-diesel and we hope maybe including a demonstration! There will be ample opportunity for questions, and discussion about biofuels' problems- use of land and other problems with internal combustion engines and road transport |
| 46 |
Windpower for Children |
Wind power, making pinwheels, kites, paper aeroplanes, using model wind turbine, learning about wind power and what it has been used for in the past.
Keywords: wind energy power education history science engineering efficiency industry agriculture renewable, decentralised energy, practical, theoretical, international, multi-faith, models, crafts, painting, flight, |
| 47 |
Slowing Down is the fastest way to reduce Carbon emissions |
This workshop, run by the Slower Speeds Initiative (info[at]slower-speeds.org.uk) will report on research showing that a lower top speed limit will do more to reduce CO2 emissions from road transport than any other single measure and that a 20mph speed limit in urban areas is necessary to enable more walking and cycling. |
| 48 |
Carbon Counting: Ecological footprints and eco teams |
A team of people in treesponsibility is in process of developing this workshop |
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Introduction to Treesponsibility |
Activists from the highly successful Treesponsibility will explain their work, which uses reforestation as a tool for climate awareness. The focus will be practical- sharing our experience of obtaining land for planting, raising resources and running plantings with volunteers, and using this work as a platform for social change |
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Sustainable development- tools towards a sustainable society |
This workshop will give a brief overview of the implications of climate change in the next century, an outline of what sustainable development is & how it fits into national and international initiatives. It will also outline the 10Rs of a sustainable society (the 3Rs are only short term solution!. The workshop would then use the ‘safe space’ non-violent communication tool to empower workshop participants to choose what elements of the subject they wish to discuss further. |
| 51 |
How to count and cut your carbon and why it's important |
After you've been to this workshop, you'll know the answers to the following questions; How much we've got to cut by when - and why - and what that means to you? How can I do my own carbon audit? |
| 52 |
Food without Oil |
The corporate-controlled food system is heavily dependent on fossil fuels, and this makes it one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions (20% of emissions) in the UK. That needs to change fast! This workshop aims to provoke debate and most importantly action to challenge the corporate model of high-energy-dependent food production and distribution and to replace it with smaller scale, localised, environmentally sensitive food production and distribution methods. |
| 53 |
How changing your eating habits can reduce greenhouse emissions |
A University of Chicago study comparing a typical US meat-based diet with a vegan diet. The 'typical' US diet generates the equivalent of nearly 1.5tonnes more carbon dioxide per year than a vegan diet. The authors of the study concluded that it would more environmentally effective to go vegan than to switch to a petrol electric hybrid car. |
| 54 |
Decentralising Power |
Greenpeace will be running this workshop, which consists of a short film about Decentralised Energy, followed by a discussion about alternatives to our current centralised system and how we might create energy revolutions in our local communities. |
| 55 |
Getting down & dirty with the compost |
This workshop will answer the following practical questions; Why compost?! Community involvement & how to create a sense of ownership of the project. Where to get resources, what you have to do to be a legal community composter.
It will then look at the buffering effects of climate change on soils and how we can lock up carbon by composting. |
| 56 |
Taking your Local development Plan to the cleaners |
Most local planning departments in the country are having their local planning laws rewritten; these will be in place for the next twenty years or so, and unless they are examined carefully are likely to deliver more development and greenhouse gases.
They are obliged to be open for comment to all, so we can all join in and improve them. The process can be daunting. We are two liberal (not liberal democrat) district councillors whose local plan has been one of the first in the country to submit. (Ryedale).We have taken our plan all the way through to inspection on sustainability grounds,(only the third inspection in the country so far) and are willing to share our approach, although we have not yet had the judgement. If all local plans were to get attacked on sustainability grounds, it would have a very strong effect nationally. |
| 57 |
Power from the deserts |
The talk will describe the proposal, which has been very thoroughly investigated by professional engineers, that Europe, the Middle East and North Africa may derive inexpensive, pollution-free power from the truly monumental quantities of energy that fall as sunlight on the world's hot deserts. |
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Composting |
The workshop focuses on the process of composting. Looking at why it is important in the context of climate change, how one can get started, what to compost, trouble-shooting etc. |
| 59 |
Can ethical consumerism save the planet? |
More people than ever before are taking the good of the planet into account when making their shopping choices. But with big business and supermarket giants getting in on the ‘ethical’ act, can ethical consumerism sort out climate change or is it a dangerous diversion from the real battle ahead? This workshop will be run by New Internationalist magazine. |
| 60 |
Contraction and Convergence |
Contraction and Convergence is a phrase we will hear more and more in the coming years. This workshop explains the elegant idea in simple terms. C and C is the Carbon Dioxide Emissions Control Framework being promoted for adoption by the United Nations. A global proposal for the reduction in Carbon Dioxide Emissions from a prescribed cap to climate-safe trough (Contraction); dividing Carbon Dioxide Emissions Rights between developed and developing countries to eventually reach equity (Convergence). |
| 61 |
Carbon Rationing Action Groups- What? Why? How? |
What is carbon rationing? Why do it? What is a CRAG? Why do it in groups? How does a CRAG work? Who's already doing it? How can I get involved? |
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City Harvests- eat away... at those food miles |
Come to this workshop and discover the myriad options available in becoming a sustainable food grower and forager in the city:from community gardens and guerilla gardening, liberating "trash" from skips to harvesting fruits from abandoned trees. Feel empowered by the possibility of increasing your self-reliance and turn the need of sourcing local food into a reality. Reduce waste by incorporating it into your garden in terms of compost and structural additions. Come along to share ideas! |
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Green parenting |
It's not just nappies! What are the dilemmas of trying to raise a child environmentally. An opportunity for parents to discuss and network about the difficulties and the solutions. |
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Focus on your blind spots- what personal choices will make a difference? |
Step into the confessional box! What eco-sins blemish your conscience? Out of season fruit? A long-haul flight with no genuinely compelling reason. An uninsulated house? You've come to the camp, and can't pretend you don't know what you should do. It's just doing it,and moving on without being smug or competitively ascetic. |
| 65 |
Decentralised self-organised eco-communities |
A discussion of autarky and self-sufficiency. What size is ideal for a bio-regional community? How would it run its economy, its politics? What examples already exist that could be used for inspiration and ideas? |
| 66 |
How to help people enjoy choosing to fly/drive/consume less |
If you have friends or family completely seduced by consumerism, this workshop is for you! You will learn a way of communicating with people so that they get to say what they love about being able to fly to places, what needs it meets. Then it is possible to work on meeting these needs in ways that are less costly to the planet. |
| 67 |
Bike it- you'll like it |
Bike It Schools Officers will be running the interactive workshop (we will be getting everyone to come up with
action plans to get cycling going at their local schools)".
How do deal with local authorities, get funding and show parents and teachers that it can be done! |
| 68 |
Carbon Neutral Building for the Future |
Housing, and construction generally, is a huge contributor to carbon dioxide emissions. With the government proposing to cover the greenbelt in new houses, we need to know what the alternatives are. This workshop will explain the ins and outs of building low-carbon housing for the future health of the planet. It's suitable for absolute beginners and those more experienced. |
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Practical Home Composting- What and How |
How home composting is good for the environment and how and what to compost. As founder member of York Rotters, I will tell how the group works and how our trained volunteers promote composting in local communities. |
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Our last chance to prevent Climate Catastrophe |
This talk, by Mayer Hillman, will give outline what mess we are in and how and why we got here. It will outline the near total inadequacy of responses by every institution, and the fallacious assumptions behind current decision-making.
It will then turn to the one and only blueprint that can now slow down the rate of climate change significantly (Contraction and Convergence) |
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Gaia Theory, Climate Change and Permaculture |
This workshop will take a look at both James Lovelock's notion of the Earth as a self-regulating system and Permaculture (permanent agriculture). Aimed at everyone, from absolute beginners to the experienced, it will explain the science behind climate change, and get people thinking about solutions |
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Vegan Sustainable Growth? |
A workshop showing how veganism can be destructive to our environment just as a carnivorous diet can be. Promising to be a controversial time, this will be a talk with lots of time for questions and debate. It's aimed at carnivores, vegetarians and vegans (i.e. Everyone!!) |
| 52 |
Beyond Oil |
This workshop will tackle a range of questions; The end of the oil age – what BP and Shell do to local people to feed our oily habits – - how cheap is our energy? – peak oil production – Does less oil equal a more local life?
Plan B is a campaign group working to end public funds spent on oil companies. Effective development aid must help reduce carbon emissions and support poor people, not wealthy corporations |
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Empowering Citizen Green: pre-figurative politics, autonomous spaces and hoping against hope |
The workshop will open up discussion on the politics of sustainability. We talk a lot about the alternative economics, the renewable energies and appropriate technologies of a sustainable society. But how will sustainable communities constitute themselves politically? Is reform of current institutions possible or does sustainability demand a radical earth democracy? How can we be the change we want to see in the world, now, today, in this instant? How can we counter the despair of exceeding ecological limits by creating autonomous spaces of hope against hope; spaces of resistance that may last a moment or a lifetime. |
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Climate Justice and Solidarity with Southern Movements and marginalised communities in the North |
Communities and movements in the South have been mobilising around issues related to climate change of action we take and the way in which we take it? Also in the North, communities are suffering impacts of marginalisation, social and environmental injustice. What movements exist in the North and how can we support and work with budding community struggles in our own localities. |
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Stop Climate Chaos- the coalition explained |
An introduction to the Stop Climate Chaos coalition - who we are, how we work, what we're calling for and how you can be involved. |
| 102 |
Rising Tide UK |
'Where did Rising Tide come from? What does it stand for? (A commitment to climate justice & direct action, opposition to Kyoto & free market solutions etc.) How is it structured? What role might the RT network might play in the movement that will no doubt be strengthened by the Camp.' |
| 109 |
Rite2No |
What is Rite2no? Working with young people in inner city areas - effective ways of engaging and communicating on climate change. |
| 121 |
Taking the long view |
Getting the bigger picture: an open discussion about different alternatives for how we can structure a carbon-neutral society |
| 124 |
Why are there so few non-caucasian people in this movement? |
A guided discussion looking at this question. It would be easy to explain the problem away as “well, the police would pick on them in public order situations”, but the reality is probably more complex. What are the hidden barriers (of language, culture, dress etc) that keep us as white as we largely are? |
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Climate Justice- what does it mean? |
A brief introduction outlining existing ideas about Climate Justice (Durban Declaration, Bali and Contraction and Convergence) before moving to into a facilitated discussion about the implications of Climate Justice for activists in the UK. How do we show practical solidarity with the rest of the world? |
| 100 |
Soundsystem and “MCing for kids” |
Soundsystem and “MCing for kids” |
| 101 |
Art goes wild |
Land Art for everyone. How to work WITH nature in creating beautiful, startling artwork that will disappear as nature dictates.
An on-going project throughout the camp, that people can dip in and out of as they please, as long-stay campers or day visitors. It's for pleasure. It's to get down and dirty with the earth. It's to show we can be creative humans without leaving giant ecological footprints. |
| 102 |
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder |
Unfortunately sometimes activists get psychologically traumatised during actions, often because of police violence. As a movement we need to support these people, and help them to help themselves. As people involved in the Activist Trauma Support Group, we will be describing the symptoms, discussing the various treatments and how we can support people ourselves.
Please note: We cannot actually offer help during the workshop but will be happy to discuss any individual cases outside the workshop. |
| 103 |
Avoiding Burnout and Sustainable Activism |
Ever felt stressed out, pissed off, stretched thin, anxious? In short, burnt out? Find out what increases the chances of ending up burnt out and learn some long term strategies and practical skills for minimising the chance of burnout and making your activism more sustainable. Another vital workshop from the Activist Trauma group |
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Chi Gong |
Daily meditation classes, introducing the Taoist meditation practice of Chi Gong (energy work). Including warm up exercises and standing meditation. Chi Gong is similar to Tai Chi except there are only 5 simple stances to learn! Effective for reducing stress and anxiety. Feel grounded, centred and awake! |
| 105 |
Singing Workshop |
Vocal exercises that improve pitch, breathing, posture, range in voice. Sing your hearts out! |
| 106 |
Retextile |
Retextile is a revolutionary handicraft technique making various objects (including furniture, shoes, puppets, bulky clothes, hangings and bags) out of fabric waste. It needs no money, just devotion and time -it's fun, it's easy, it's sustainable, useful and potentially artsy. Best done in smaller groups -can be a very sociable activity – come to this workshop and you will probably leave with something to wear to one of the evening entertainments! No experience necessary. |
| 107 |
Silent Meeting |
Stillness! People arrive and settle down in silence. A bell rings. After an hour, another bell rings. People shake hands if they want. The meeting ends. Trust us, after all the other workshops you go to, all the conversations you have at the camp, you will love attending this workshop!! |
| 108 |
Story game in the treesponsibility dome |
This is an evening session purely for fun and relaxation. Participants tell an increasingly improbable story. |
| 109 |
The Invisible Adventure |
This is an evening session for kids and parents around about bed time/story time. It will be an anthology of stories and poems linked by talk (will include the Jumblies, the story of the earth, the invisible adventure, the emperor who had no clothes). |
| 110 |
Green Spirituality and Climate Change |
Some people are of the opinion that the problem of climate change has its roots in a spiritual crisis, that we have lost our sense of spiritual values. This talk and discussion centres on looking at various spiritual traditions and what they say about the values we should adopt to protect the earth from the effects of rampant consumerism. The giver of the workshop is writing a book about global environmental problems and will share the fruits of his research on climate change. The workshop should allow people to find a spiritual home in the climate change movement and build solidarity. It will also help motivate spiritually minded people to greater action in their lives. |
| 111 |
Global warming opera |
Music improvisation workshops leading to short performance on theme of global warming/climate change. |
| 112 |
Scratch band for kids |
Making musical instruments from found/recycled materials and then playing them and inventing short pieces- mainly for children, but adults can join in! Under sevens should be accompanied by adults. |
| 113 |
Music for Environmental Education |
Pleasure/ entertainment / education = music. |
| 114 |
Non-competitive games for children (and carers) |
This workshop will teach non-competitive games and other activities, mainly for children. This is a great opportunity for children to learn some new games to play that don't involve winners and losers. |
| 115 |
Deep Ecology- Coming Back to Life |
The workshop, based on the pioneering work of Joanna Macy, aims to create a supportive space in which to share our pain and despair about what is happening to the earth and to access the power that dwells in our interconnections.
We hope to inspire and further empower all those involved in direct action and in building alternatives. The exercises give a direct experience of belonging in the world and can change how we view it. |
| 116 |
SOMA- refreshes the parts capitalism steals from you |
SOMA is a series of physical workshops, which are based on principles of self-organisation. It seeks to recover communication skills and encourage solidarity, which are being lost in today’s highly competitive, branded world. At the beginning of the 1970s, SOMA was created in Brazil by Roberto Freire as a means of resistance to help people fighting against the military dictatorship. SOMA uses drama games, sound and movement exercises and Capoeira Angola to help salvage spontaneity, playfulness, communication, creativity and awareness of anarchist organization where no one is boss. |
| 117 |
Salsa for beginners |
An introduction to salsa. People will learn the basic step and have a bit of a dance. This is for anyone who thinks they have two left feet and no rhythm! The leader of the workshop has years of experience at teaching folks to dance! |
| 118 |
Faith Panel: How Spiritual Beliefs Inspire Climate Action |
Many people of faith have deeply held convictions about protecting the environment. No surprise then that the faithful are very active on Climate Change. This workshop hears short presentations from a variety of spiritual and religious positions, then opens the floor to questions and answers about how faith informs action. |
| 119 |
Acting Cool |
Games and Drama exercises to look at Climate Justice. If the group that comes to the workshop is keen, one product would be a short, interactive play to perform at the camp. |
| 121 |
Basic Rebel Clown Training |
CA two day workshop in rebel clowning. We will play a series of games aimed at developing spontaneity, group intelligence, complicity, quick consensus decision making, bringing out the inner clown, buffooning, marching/parade skills and upside down clown logic. |
| 122 |
Songs for Action |
Songs about direct action, for use on direct actions! |
| 123 |
Camp Art |
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| 124 |
Poi spinning for beginners |
Poi are a traditional Maori dance prop which has given rise to a contemporary style of spinning popular all over the world. Poi and fire spinners can now be found at every festival and outdoor event and there are as many different styles as there are spinners! Poi was performed by Maori men and women in order to keep themselves supple and agile. The rhythmic and hypnotic movements are very relaxing, not to mention an excellent form of exercise to strengthen arms and abdominals. In this workshop I will cover the basics of how to spin poi and teach some basic moves including easy turns and stops, the butterfly and 'chasing the sun'. By the end of the session the group will choreograph a short synchronized performance. |
| 125 |
Making a climate related drama performance with/for kids |
Popular education, children, drama, skillshare! A session to make a performance for a and/or with kids, depending on who is there, we are flexible, there are 3 of us who have been working on this in different places and who will all be at camp and would like a session to share our ideas and hopefully put something together for kids to perform at the camp. |
| 126 |
Alternative/Complementary Healthcare: how it contributes to a sustainable lifestyle |
An introduction to alternative/complementary healthcare and exploration of how it is part of a sustainable lifestyle. People will leave with an understanding of limited resources use/pollution and better awareness of ourselves, each other and our environment leading to better care of all three. Practical advice on types of healthcare and how to access them. |
| 127 |
Capoeira Angola - The Afro-Brazilian Dance Game |
This workshop is an introduction to Capoeira Angola, an art form created in Brazil four hundred years ago. In the twenty-first century, to play Capoeira is to dance in the footsteps of the Afro-Brazilian slaves who, between the 16th and 19th centuries, dodged, dived and swept away their opponent’s legs, in playful physical dialogues that prepared them psychologically and physically for the fight for freedom from slavery.To play Capoeira is to dance an embodiment of history and search for self-esteem. |
| 128 |
Making a climate related drama performance with/for kids |
Popular education, children, drama, skillshare! A session to make a performance for a and/or with kids, depending on who is there, we are flexible, there are 3 of us who have been working on this in different places and who will all be at camp and would like a session to share our ideas and hopefully put something together for kids to perform at the camp. |
| 131 |
What is nature and why does it matter? |
One of the most comforting of all our myths is that of the Golden Age, when we lived in Harmony with Nature. We use nature as a 'norm', a healer, as a redeemer. But what is “nature”, and how does our view of it affect our activity in its defense. |
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Building a global climate campaign |
How and why a global grass roots campaign is needed to combat climate change. How large international demonstrations can be the basis for supporting more radical action. With practical information about forthcoming global demonstrations, like the November 4th march in London, this workshop, run by Campaign against Climate Change, will focus on practical networking - both local and international. |
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Tools and tactics for blockading |
Practical & hands on blockading skills - how to make & use lock-ons and tripods. If you want to take non-violent direct action, then this workshop will give you an opportunity to practice blockading techniques. |
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From Protest group to Social Enterprise- Engaging with the mainstream |
A brief overview of the history of EMERGE, a very successful Manchester-based social enterprise which runs various environmental programmes, including kerb-side collection. The workshop will also explain a few ideas on how to make a difference and get paid a living wage! A great workshop for people who want to take long-term sustained practical action.. |
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Inspiring Educational Outreach |
If you lack confidence in designing and delivering workshops, this one is for you! Using popular education methods to build and design effective, engaging, dynamic interactive workshops. Ideal for campaigns, individuals and groups who are developing workshops on issues. Includes a detailed look at the practicalities of organising workshops |
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Building a movement- plane stupid- a national direct action network to stop airport expansion |
Plane Stupid formed last year with the intention of building a national Direct Action group to oppose airport expansion working closely with local communities directly affected by expansion plans. We need to build a national infrastructure of affinity groups for the campaign. Anyone who wants to be involved should come to this workshop. |
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Building our networks: Building our movement |
What do academics say about how people get involved in social movements? What do we think here today - how does our experience stack up against the theory - how and why did we get involved?
As activists, what strategies have you and your groups tried to build your networks/local groups?
Based on all this, what do we think about our movement's current movement-building strategies? Do they work? How do they work? Which work best? Are there problems with them? How could they work better? Even if you don't have any answers to any of these questions, come listen to what other people think, and say if you agree or not!! |
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Be your own media- and get paid |
A way for concerned environmentalists and activists can get their message out to the masses using blogs, pod casts, pictures and video and get paid (potentially). There will also be indymedia activists at the camp who can share their experiences. |
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How to research corporations |
Good information is vital for successful campaigns. This workshop, run by staff from Corporate Watch, will give people all the tools they need to do the research they need to get that reliable and useful information. Useful for beginners and those wanting to hone their skills.. |
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"Boomchucka" activist clowning |
An activists who was part of the “boomchucka” circus tour to Palestine and Israel earlier this year will talk, and show pictures about the tour and also facilitate a discussion around how activist fools can be useful in these situations. |
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Introductory Workshop to Social Centres |
The first part which will be about 2 hours will cover the background, history, aims, activities, potentials of social centres - how to get involved, what they mean in your area, and in terms of tackling climate change, capitalism, the wage economy etc, how you can set one up - open to all. it will be ideas based and practical. The second part will be an organising meeting for any social centres at the camp - discussion items include a UK website, networking, sharing activities and resources, future UK wide meetings. it will be more business-like. but still open to all. |
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Deep Ecology- Coming Back to Life |
The workshop, based on the pioneering work of Joanna Macy, aims to create a supportive space in which to share our pain and despair about what is happening to the earth and to access the power that dwells in our interconnections. We hope to inspire and further empower all those involved in direct action and in building alternatives. The exercises give a direct experience of belonging in the world and can change how we view it. |
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A History of European Radical Climate Action |
This is a set of activities around the theme of looking back at past activism, sharing stories and experiences and moving forward armed with a sense of what has come before. Photos, camp-fire stories, workshops, discussion and film are parts of what will make up such a set of events. We will open the process and invite people to submit their memories and materials, compiling them into a set of events for the camp as it develops organically. |
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Direct Action Training |
This workshop will look at safety and support on actions, including affinity group formation/buddying and practical techniques for holding a space. It will look at techniques for dealing with confrontational situations, including the use of body language and voice. It also looks at quick decision making. There will be lots of scope for practising action scenarios. |
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Legal Support after the camp |
A discussion/planning slot for working out how to support people through any court cases and sentences related to the climate camp |
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Non-violent revolution and the Climate Crisis |
This workshop will be a simple introduction to strategy
Using the ideas of Gene Sharp and Robert Helvin we will compare techniques used by non-violent revolutionaries (eg in Serbia and Ukraine)and see if they can be used to build a Climate Movement. |
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Copyleft Licences and DIY publishing |
This workshop will explain the philosophy of the Free Software movement - 'free as in freedom', in opposition to 'Intellectual property' as a form of capitalist enclosure eg patents, GM, Disney copyright law. It will look critically at the public domain anti-copyright statements, Creative Commons licenses, and other alternative methods of sharing / distributing creative works (zines, indymedia, wikipedia, internet, and blogs, subvertising) |
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Basic Rebel Clown Training |
CA two day workshop in rebel clowning. We will play a series of games aimed at developing spontaneity, group intelligence, complicity, quick consensus decision making, bringing out the inner clown, buffooning, marching/parade skills and upside down clown logic. |
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How to engage with the disengaged |
A guided discussion on some/all of the following questions. Who are the disengaged? Why are they disengaged? Why are WE engaged? How and when and why did we get engaged. Possibly we will do role plays on people's resistance to our analysis and actions. |
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How to get people involved and keep them involved in your group |
How to we make it easy and attractive for people to join. What makes it hard for new-comers to come back again? An opportunity to share experiences about time you saw or experienced people being silently and 'unintentionally' excluded. |
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Legal bases of resistance, co-ops, social centres and more |
This workshop will cover the experience of Radical Routes co-ops and social centres as bases for action and social change, from a political basis, rooted in practical action, inspiring others to set up co-operative projects. |
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Fight the power - know the law |
This workshop will set out simply and clearly information of use to people taking direct action on the 31st August. It will cover police powers of stop and search, rights and procedure after arrest, right to silence, possible offences with which people might be charged and their likely consequences. |
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Feminism and Climate Change |
A workshop to explore the terrifying confluence of fossil fuel addiction, nihilism, technocracy and patriarchy. We'll talk, hopefully both deeply and broadly, about how feminist models can counteract this. How feminism, both in terms of valuing "the female" and the global empowerment of women and girls can counteract our culture's reckless hurtling towards futurelessness. |
Please get in touch if you can get involved in any way.
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