Trainings for Sunday Afternoon

Community Organising Training

We will be facilitating an interactive learning experience where participants will get a basic understanding of the Community Organising model that we use to bring the diverse parts of civil society together around common values. In the session we will cover the practice of organising from around the world, Relational Organising, Listening Assemblies, Research-Negotiation-Action, Strengthening our organisations, our members and our organising, How to systematically engage people in a culture that is relational, action orientated and reflective/learning, Discerning Problems versus Issues, Power in the Public Sphere, and The intersection of our private and public lives and how we can be stronger activists through a culture of integrity.

Trainers – the Sydney Alliance
The Sydney Alliance builds grassroots power that respects the contribution and dignity of all people. We are a broad based community coalition that brings together community organisations, religious organisations, and unions establishing relationships that respect diversity, while building a cohesive society. To achieve this vision Sydney Alliance builds bridges and dialogue between organisations and develops the capacity of organisations and their members. The Alliance provides opportunities for people to participate in reshaping their society because we believe in the potential of people to grow and develop as leaders, to be full democratic citizens and to speak and act with others on their own behalf. The Sydney Alliance is part of the Industrial Areas Foundation which has had a long and proud history of success in winning positive change to do with sustainability, climate justice, green jobs as well as housing, civil rights and health reforms all over the world. Barack Obama has been trained through the IEF community organising training. The Lead Trainer will be Rathana Chea. Rathana has worked in a number of roles, including research, advocacy, policy development, campaign, organising and community development, across a broad range of organisations including Diversity Health Institute, Ethnic Communities’ Council NSW and Finance Sector Union.

Personal Narrative Training
When Barack Obama won the South Carolina primary by a landslide, it was the start of an incredible run to the Presidency. But it was also a turning point in field organising. The South Carolina team used a revolutionary organising framework based on personal narratives that was quickly adopted across the national campaign. At its core is a simple idea: you don’t need to be an expert on policy or politics to be an effective change-maker; you just need to be good at telling your own personal story. Throughout the campaign some 23,000 volunteers attended ‘Camp Obama’ trainings across America. They learnt how to harness the power of their personal stories to connect ‘self, us and now’ and make a powerful connection with voters. Based on the ‘Camp Obama’ training, this training session will help you harness your passion for climate change to be super-convincing.

Trainers – GetUp
GetUp is an independent online campaigning organisation with over 330,000 members nationwide. Whether it is sending an email to a member of parliament, engaging with the media, attending an event or helping to get a television ad on the air, GetUp members take targeted, coordinated and strategic action. GetUp does not back any particular party, but aims to build an accountable and progressive Parliament – a Parliament with economic fairness, social justice and environment at its core. The Lead Trainer will be Oliver McColl. Oliver is GetUp’s Director of Member Engagement. He has just returned from the United States, where he attended MoveOn.org’s field training camp, and met with the creators of the Camp Obama training

Other Workshops & Panels:

Achieving energy transition
With around 50% of Australia’s carbon emissions coming from the stationary energy sector, Australia must address energy generation if it is to reduce its overall emissions. But how do we achieve it? The Achieving Energy Transition workshop will look at the how Australia can implement change – what opportunities exist and which obstacles must be overcome. Presenter: Emily Wood, Pacific Hydro.

Anti-oppression and Climate change
Climate change is happening now and does not impact everyone in the same way – consider its effect on low-income households in New Orleans, to the effect on Indigenous people and farmers in Australia. Come along to build a definition of Climate Justice, and explore the link between effective action on climate change and organising against oppression like racism. Share ideas to achieve equitable solutions to climate change, and build justice in the way we organise and behave. You don’t already need to know about these issues to come – just an open heart, willingness to learn and respect for each other.
Presenters: Wenny Theresia & Kylie Benton-Connell, Australian Student Environment Network.

Architecture, Design and urban planning
Let’s make our cities sustainable, starting with the places we spend the most time – our buildings. This panel brings together leading experts – young and old – in green buildings and urban planning.
Speakers; Alysia Bennett, Student Organised Network for Architecture, Peter Phibbs, Urban Research Centre at University of Western Sydney, Joe Karten, Green Buildings Council of Australia, Lourdes Salinas, Advanced Environmental.

Australia’s National Youth Climate Referendum
After Power Shift 2009, what next for the youth climate movement? In a few months time, the Australian Youth Climate Coalition is planning Australia’s first national youth climate referendum, Inspired by the success of University campus clean energy referendums in 2005, the AYCC has a plan for a nation-wide campaign in the lead up to the UN Climate Talks this December. Come and find out how you can be involved.
Speakers; Ellen Sandell, Australian Youth Climate Coalition, Amy Stockwell, World Vision, Amanda McKenzie & Anna Rose, Australian Youth Climate Coalition.

Australia’s Energy Future
It starts and ends with power. Currently most of Australia’s energy comes from coal. Yet we are one of the sunniest and windiest countries in the world. What could our energy future look like? What would it take to power Australia with renewables? Hear from leading authors and researchers in the field, from people working in the clean tech industry, and explore options including decentralised community-based renewable power.
Speakers; Alistair Sproul, UNSW School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, Mark Diesendorf, UNSW Institute of Environmental Studies, Ben McNeil, UNSW Climate Change Research Centre, Nicole Kueper, UNSW Solar PhD Student, Emily Wood, Pacific Hydro, Nicky Ison, Australian Student Environment Network.

Campaign Strategy 101
Campaign strategy is a pathway to make your visions of a better world a reality. In this session you will learn terms, tools and tips for creating their very own campaign strategy. By the end of the session you will agree that every campaign is winnable – you just need the right strategy. (Please come prepared with something you are passionate about).
Presenter: Ben Margetts, MakeBelieve & AYCC.

Campaigning 101 with Greenpeace’s CEO
Greenpeace is one of the biggest and most effective campaigning organisations in the world. Hear from the CEO of Greenpeace Australia-Pacific and learn his tips for running a successful campaign.
Presenter: Steve Shallhorn, Greenpeace.

Campaign Victories in Australia; what have we learnt?
The youth climate movement can draw inspiration from a long history of social movements in Australia and overseas. Hear veteran campaigners share their stories of success from the anti-Vietnam, womens rights, anti-apartheid, environment, and ‘Your Rights at Work’ campaigns.
Speakers: Meredith Burgmann, Politician & Activist, Louise Morris, Friends of the Earth, Sally McManus, Australian Services Union, Steve Shallhorn, Greenpeace.

Campus climate challenge; strategies for change
University student leaders who ran and won campaigns for clean energy on campus will share their stories, strategies and tips for victory.
Speakers; Jarra Hicks, Newcastle University Student Association, Wenny Theresia, Sydney University Environment Collective.

Civil disobedience- It’s Role in the Movement
Non violent direct action has played a crucial role in creating social change throughout history. This session will reflect on the history and discuss the future of nonviolent direct action in the climate movement.
Speakers; Louise Morris, Friends of the Earth, Wenny Theresia, Australian Student Environment Network, Meredith Burgmann, Politician & Activist, Harriet Riley, Australian National University student.

Climate action in schools; challenges, ideas and questions
Why wait until high school is over to get active? High school students can be the core of the youth climate movement. Come and learn some basics of high school organising, discuss challenges and solutions, and meet other high school climate activists.
Speakers: Ellen Sandell, AYCC Switched On Schools Director, Freya, Alistair & Imogen Wadlow, Planet Patrol, Sasha Hunt, Australian Youth Climate Coalition, Ann-Marie Rohlfs, Australian Student Environment Network.

Climate Change and the Economy: Can economic growth continue?
If we don’t diagnose the problem correctly, we can’t find the right solution. What if the financial crisis represents something much more fundamental than a deep recession? What if it’s telling us that the whole growth model we created over the last 50 years is simply unsustainable economically and ecologically and that 2008 was when we hit the wall – when Mother Nature and the market both said: ‘No more’.
Speakers; Ben McNeil, UNSW Climate Change Research Centre, Emma Herd, Westpac, Paul Gilding, Writer.

Climate Change and Faith
What role does faith play in our finding solutions to climate change?
Speakers; Jacqui Remond, Catholic Earthcare Australia, Rahile Ansari, Affinity Intercultural Foundation, Venerable Sujato, Santi Forest Monastery.

Climate change and the Pacific
The Pacific is at the forefront of climate change impacts, with several islands having already being evacuated due to sea level rise and increased storm surges. For the Pacific, climate change is about survival. Hear from Pacific islanders and Australians working to support them. This panel will also explore the Pacific Islands Forum being held in Darwin this August, and what we can do to get better climate change outcomes there.
Speakers: Ben Namakin, Micronesia, Emeretta Cross, Kiribas, Trish Harrup, Greenpeace, Kellie Raab, AYCC Project Survival Pacific.

Climate Change Science
Come and hear the latest climate change science. Have your questions answered by some of Australia’s best climate scientists.
Speakers: Donna Green, Scientist. Damien Irving, Scientist.

Climate Politics in Australia as at July 2009
Leading journalists and strategists discuss the current state of climate politics in Australia. What has happened since Kevin Rudd’s promises before the last election, and why? Who is shaping the climate agenda in Canberra? How can the youth climate movement make a difference this year and into the next federal election?
Speakers: Bernard Keane, Crikey, Leanne Minshull, Campaigner, Simon Sheikh, GetUp.

Climate Justice Fast
“Climate Justice Fast!” is an international hunger strike calling for real action on the climate crisis, focusing on the climate negotiations in Copenhagen in December. Meet the organisers and learn how you can be a part of the campaign.
Presenter: Paul Connor.

Climate Justice: Affected Peoples
Climate change isn’t about polar bears, it’s about people! Climate change affects certain groups worse than others. Often, the poorest communities are hit the hardest, and have the least amount of resources to adapt. Speakers from the Pacific Islands, and Indigenous Australians share their perspectives on climate change, and why it is so important to work in solidarity with these groups.
Speakers: Ben Namakin, Micronesia, Emeretta Cross, Kiribas, Rebecca Bear-Wingfield, Shaun Edwards.

Communications Strategies for the Clean Industrial Revolution
It is argued by many that we entering the age of the Clean Industrial Revolution. But how is that being communicated? What are some of the challenges being faced by the change agents in this peaceful revolution? What are some of the solutions being explored? This workshop presents a range of strategies, solutions and approaches to communicating and corralling knowledge needed to create positive change. Bring your own ideas, experiences and knowledge for discussion and debate! Presenter: Maryella Hatfeild, University of Western Sydney.

Corporate campaigning: holding corporations accountable
Big business has been obstructing progress on climate change for decades. How do we hold corporations accountable for their actions as eco-villains? Hear case studies of past campaigns that forced big corporates to back down. Speakers: Ed Coper, GetUp, John Hepburn, Greenpeace, Gabe Kavanagh, Amnesty International.

Communicating Climate Change
How can we effetively frame our messages on climate change in compelling and interesting ways? Come and hear the results of polling conducted by Essential Media Research about messages that resonate with the Australian public. Also hear from Jason from Cool Melbourne about his experience and tips for communicating climate change. Bring your questions as to the best ways to get media coverage for your campaigning.
Presenters: Jason Kimberley, Cool Melbourne, Essential Media Communications

Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme vs Non-market responses to Climate Change
What does passing successful legislation look like? 5% cuts = 100% pathetic. Come along to a lively debate about the different approaches being taken to get successful legislation for real climate action with Senator Christine Milne and others discussing emissions trading and other measures on the table in Canberra, and whether any are enough to solve the climate crisis.
Speakers: Declan Kuch, Australian Youth Climate Coalition, Erwin Jackson, The Climate Institute, Senator Christine Milne, Australian Greens.

Creating Change
Got an idea for making a change in your school, community, University, TAFE or workplace? Come to this creative visioning and change workshop with award-winning OZGREEN facilitators to innovate ideas for driving change in your community.
Presenter: OZGREEN.

Engaging with Political Parties on Climate Change
An exciting discussion between three young members of different political parties on engaging their respective groups on climate change. Presenters: Dean Rizzetti (ALP), Ben Raue (The Greens), Kate Schouten, University of Wollongong Young Liberals.

Faith Changing Climate Change
As awareness of environmental issues such as the impact of climate change continues to grow, the moral decisions of human citizens and our world leaders will decide our fate. Since morality is essentially the core of these environmental issues, faith traditions are well placed to inject energy, raise awareness and provide solutions to the complex problems which have arisen and will arise out of the climate change crisis. Using their unique motivating power and cooperating in dialogue together the faith traditions may possibly provide a sense of hope to this growing phenomenon that is currently missing.
Presenters: Interfaith Steering Committee.

Film making
Filmmakers Ana Tiwary & Heaven Muecke present an intensive hands-on workshop in the creation of vodcasts. Participants will learn how to convert their environmental message into an effective vodcast, which then has the potential of reaching a mass audience. The workshop is divided into 2 one-hour sessions: SESSION 1: Script, Planning and Filming (3.30pm – 4.30pm). In the first session participants will learn the basics of visual storytelling, translating ideas onto paper and then onto tape, shot structure, camera & sound techniques. Training will continue as participants start filming in smaller groups. SESSION 2: Digitising, Editing, Compressing & Uploading (4.45pm – 6pm) The second half of the workshop will involve digitising the footage, editing and compressing it and uploading/distributing a 3-5minute video as a file or as a stream on i-tunes or Youtube. All participant’s names will feature in the end-credits of the film. EXTRA FEE: $10 will be charged at the door for this workshop. Please make this payment in cash.
Presenters: Ana Tiwary and Heaven Muecke.

From Sitting on the Couch to Changing the World
Have you ever felt passionate about something – something you feel is unfair? From Sitting on the Couch to Changing the World literally looks at how to go from sitting on the couch watching television, to changing the world. We look at how you can make changes in the world, challenge injustices and become more active in your community, while keeping your life balanced (that is – still having time to watch TV).
Presenter: James Arvanitakis, University of Western Sydney.

The Global Poverty Project
The Global Poverty Project presents 1.4 billion reasons, an engaging, thought-provoking and entertaining presentation that examines what extreme poverty has to do with you, and what you can do about it. Come along to this special customised presentation for Power Shift that explores the interaction between extreme poverty and climate change, have your questions answered, and see how your work on climate change can support the world’s poorest and most vulnerable.
Presenters: Hugh Evans & Simon Moss, The Global Poverty Project.

Global youth climate movement
We are part of a global movement of youth climate activists! In every country, young people are rising up to make change to save our planet – and we’re working across national boundaries to do it. Meet some of the youth climate leaders from India, the USA, and Europe and learn about the network youth have created to communicate and collaborate across borders.
Speakers: Deepa Gupta, Indian Youth Climate Network, Kandi Mossett, Energy Action Coalition (USA), Jack Fuller, Australian Youth Climate Coalition, Anna Keenan, Avaaz Action Factory organiser.

Graphic Design and Climate Change
Are you a budding young designer who also cares about climate change? This hands-on workshop will run through the basics of graphic design including print and video ad campaigns. Learn from one of Australia’s best young designers who has done the bulk of AYCC design work for the past 2 years. After the workshop, sign up for the AYCC design team!
Presenter: Jarra McGrath, Australian Youth Climate Coalition.

Green Carbon and Forests
Deforestation and logging make up over 1/5th of Australia’s emissions but they rate barely a mention in the federal Government’s policy. Come and hear Australia’s foremosts experts on the relationship between our magnificent forests and the climate and find out how to protect our natural lands and climate at the same time. Includes an overview of the problematic ‘R.E.D.D’ components of the UN climate negotiations.
Speakers: Gemma Tillack, Youth Forests Campaigner, Virginia Young, The Wilderness Society, Dr Judith Ajani, Australian National University

Green Jobs for our Generation
Explore one of the most widely-used catch phrases in climate politics today: green jobs. Learn what this term means, what Governments can do to help create them, and how you can make your career a green one.
Speakers: Channon Goodwin, WPC Group, Judy Turnbull, Dusseldorp Skills Forum, Nicky Ison, Australian Student Environment Network, Shaun Edwards, Indigenous Environmental Foundation.

Heart Circle
Sometimes climate change can be overwhelming and lead to feelings of depression and disempowerment. This session is a chance to express how you feel about the climate crisis in a safe supportive environment. Max 20 people.
Presenters: OZGREEN.

Indigenous People and Climate Change
This panel explores the impact of climate change on Indigenous people in Australia and across the globe, as well as discussing Indigenous perspectives on climate change and climate solutions including traditional knowledge and techniques of land and water management.
Speakers: Kandi Mosset, Indigenous Environmental Network (USA), Tim Goodwin, National Indigenous Youth Movement of Australia, Donna Jackson (Larrakia/ Wulna), Shaun Edwards, Indigenous Environment Foundation.

International Climate Negotiations (Road to Copenhagen)
As the next international climate negotiations approach, the youth climate movement could play a crucial role in pushing our world leaders for bold, equitable, comprehensive global action. This panel brings together the Australian Government’s Chief Negotiator, youth climate activists, and climate change campaigners focusing on Copenhagen to share their thoughts on the expected outcomes in Copenhagen this December – and what role we can play in changing it.
Speakers: Josh Wyndham-Kidd, Australian Youth Climate Coalition, Trish Harrup, Greenpeace, Louise Hand, Australia’s Chief Negotiator to the United Nations Climate Negotiations, Anna Keenan, Avaaz Action Factory.

Introduction to Advocacy
This workshop will look at the range of strategies that we can use in our advocacy work and what it means to be an advocate in the public interest. How we can tap into the motivations of our political representatives and get them working with us?
Presenters: Carolyn Grenville, Public Interest Advocacy Centre.

Like Clockwork: Principles and Practice of Governance for Youth-led Non-Government Organisations
This workshop focuses on discussion of the practicalities of running an organisation, specifically by-youth-for-youth, with the understanding that organisations can only do effective advocacy if they have the internal infrastructure to support them. Practical tips and skill-building exercises will assist participants with everything from running meetings to effectively engaging members and volunteers, to accountability and organisational memory. Presenter: Emily Murray, UNYA.

Lessons the Climate Change Movement can Learn from Obama
The Obama campaign showcased the power of mass mobilisation of young people. What lessons can we learn from Obama’s strategy and experience in winning hearts and minds? How can we take the best elements of his campaigning infrastructure, including online organising, fundraising, and public speaking, and apply them here?
Speakers: Sam McClean, GetUp, Lilian McCombs, Make Believe, Guy Rundle, Crikey’s US Election Campaign Correspondant.

Media Training
Learn best practices and strategies for generating media coverage for your campaign. How to write a press release, do a media interview, and capitalise on media opportunities you may be missing.
Presenters: Keiller MacDuff, Greenpeace Media team.

National Climate Change Policy and Legislation
What does winning climate legislation look like in Australia? What changes must be made to current legislation to arrive at winning solutions? Or do we need to start over? This panel will give you an understanding of the legislation currently on the table, and its predicted effects on the Australian economy, environment and the United Nations negotiations this December.
Speakers: Declan Kuch, Australian Youth Climate Coalition, Erwin Jackson, The Climate Institute, Kirsty Ruddock, Environment Defenders Office, Margaret Blakers, Green Institute, Donna Green, Scientist.

Nuclear Power is Not the Answer
In a world torn apart by wars over oil, many politicians are increasingly looking for alternative sources of energy – and their leading choice is often nuclear. Among the myths that have been spread over the years about nuclear-powered electricity are that it does not cause global warming or pollution, that it is inexpensive, and that it is safe. But the facts belie the barrage of nuclear industry propaganda – come and hear leading writers and activists talk about why nuclear power is not the answer.
Speakers: Dr. Helen Caldicott, Author, Nat Wasley, Campaigner, Mitch, Campaigner.

Non Violent Direct Action
If science and rationality were all we needed to solve the climate crisis, we would be out of it by now. We need to push the boundaries, leave the comfort zone, and become impossible to ignore, with campaigns against the causes of climate change. This workshop will introduce participants to the principles, planning processes, and practicalities of successful Non-Violent Direct Action.
Presenter: Steve Phillips, Rising Tide.

Online Organising: Success Stories & Best Practice
We need to utilise the new tricks of the trade to become effective organisers, amp up the capabilities of our movement, and put our messages out where they’ll be seen and heard. Get an orientation and some stories from new media and online organising from some of Australia’s experts. Note – this session is being run twice, on Sunday and Monday.
Speakers (Sunday): Simon Sheikh, GetUp, Lilian McCombs, MakeBelieve. Speakers (Monday): Nick Moraitis, MakeBelieve, Feyi Akindoyeni, Kreab Gavin Anderson.

Organising Actions and Protests
Want to get active on climate change, but not sure where to start? This workshop will start you on the road to organising kick-arse, creative climate actions. Learn the skills you need to organise effective and fun actions in your school, your community or across the nation. Hear about successful climate actions and start to plan one for your self.
Presenters: members of the Australian Student Environment Network.
Our Stories: Youth climate leaders in Australia
What were our journeys and what have we learnt along the way? – All of the people who organised Power Shift 2009 and the other projects of the Australian Youth Climate Coalition started out not knowing a lot, and have learnt lessons along the way. We haven’t won the fight yet, but the youth climate movement has come a long way, and learnt a lot while doing it. Meet the people behind the AYCC, and learn what inspires and drives them. Speakers: Nathan Elvery, AYCC Youth Climate Leadership Director, Ellen Sandell, AYCC Schools Director, Sara Haghdoosti, Power Shift Recruitment Director.

Planet Savers
If everyone on the planet lived like we do we would need 4 planets. The Planet Savers workshops feature training and a kit to run PlanetSavers short talks and mini-workshop. Program includes Pulse of the Planet (totally up to date climate science and Australian impacts), presentation skills training and post Power Shift mentoring. Participants need to commit to doing at least 5 talks. (This is a three part workshop spread out over Power Shift weekend). Presenters: OZGREEN.

Riding the Talk with Otesha
Take some time out with the ‘Oteshians’ to experience this energetic workshop. These eager-to-have-fun-and-ride-bikes-lots kinda people will share infectiously positive techniques developed on Otesha Project bicycle tours. If you’ve ever wondered: “But the problem is so big… how can I inspire positive change?” then this could be the workshop for you. Expect to join the presenters and build your skills in methods such as theatre, comedy and experiential learning. You’ll leave with lots more ideas about how to empower youth and urge audiences (and one another) to have fun being the change. Presenter: Dylan Prins.

Saving the Murray River
The Murray-Darling River system is Australia’s food bowl; and it’s quickly turning into a dust bowl. What will it take to save the once-mighty Murray? Is it too late? What can we do to help?
Speakers: Erin Riddell, Australian Youth Climate Coalition, Steven Ross, Murray Darling Rivers Indigenous Nations

Sustainable Building Design & Urban Planning: Strategies for Mitigation and Adaptations
The built industry is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and also one of the most innovative in terms of creative solutions to solve problems. The session will look at development city design, the issues relating to sustainability in the city and how architects and urban designers are now changing cities to be more sustainable. It will examine how youth and community members can become active in making their cities sustainable. This session is suitable for anyone of any age or educational background that is interested in architecture and urban design and is willing to put on their futuristic thinking caps for an engaging workshop!
Presenters: Peter Phibbs & Alysia Bennet, Student Organised Network for Architecture.

Sustainable Technology Design
Engineers Without Borders works with disadvantaged communities, through community empowerment, education and appropriate technology avenues. In small groups, we will explore considerations in the design of these appropriate technologies, emphasising social, cultural and environmental factors. The role of engineering and technology design has long been a key tool in climate change mitigation. This workshop intends to draw out sustainable design practices that can and have been applied in disadvantaged communities that are currently experiencing the adverse and disproportionate effects of climate change. Presenter: Chloe Hanson-Boyd, Engineers Without Borders.

Teachers and Climate Change
AYCC Switched On Schools Co-ordinator, Ellen Sandell, will be running this session to talk about the AYCC’s Switched On Schools program, what school students can do within the AYCC, and to discuss with teachers how to incorporate Tim Flannery’s ‘Weather Makers’ climate change materials into their curriculum. Presenter: Ellen Sandell.

The Climate Emergency
Getting to ‘yes’ in 2 years. We face a climate emergency. Meet Philip Sutton, co-author of Climate Code Red – the case for emergency action.It is no longer a case of how much more we can ‘safely emit’, but whether we can stop emissions and produce a deliberate cooling before the Earth’s climate system reaches a point beyond any hope of human restoration. These imperatives are incompatible with ‘politics as usual’ and ‘business as usual’ – we face a sustainability emergency that urgently requires a clear break from the politics of compromise. This workshop outlines the physical changes that can and must be made to restore a safe climate.
Presenter: Phil Sutton, author “Climate Code Red”.

Climate Change & Hip-Hop Workshop
This workshop will ask participants to explore an issue around climate change using hip hop. The hip hop debate combines traditional debating with the MC Battle and is an interesting and challenging platform for exploring different sides of an issue. The young ‘Eco Ninjas’ crew from Alstonville High School will be performing their hip hop debate piece at Powershift and will also be assisting with facilitating the workshop.
Presenters: Nadine Smith, Creative People’s Collective.

The Role of Eco-prenuers and Social Business in Solving Climate Change
Governments and citizens can’t solve climate change on their own. How can responsible business leaders make change, drive new innovations, and provide financial capital, for climate solutions? Speakers: Ben Keneally, Better Place, Nic Moodie, Total Environment Centre, Katie Patrick, Greenpages.

The Story of Coal
Australia’s domestic and export coal industries comprise a full three quarters of our greenhouse footprint. This workshop will bring you up to speed on what the coal industry is doing in Australia, who is trying to stop it, and how it all ties in with the Federal Government’s Carbon Pollution Scheme. A powerful grassroots movement is taking on coal, protesting new coal infrastructure, and dispelling the myth of so-called “clean coal”.
Presenters: Steve Phillips, Rising Tide and Lou Morris, Friends of the Earth.

Theories of Change
Everybody has ideas about how they think we will stop climate change and how change is made, this workshop gives you an opportunity to develop and discuss those ideas and hear from others. In this exciting and participatory workshop we will discuss big movement debates, look at the effectiveness and role of different mechanisms for creating change and start developing personal strategies for your role the movement to avert climate change.
Presenters: members of the Australian Student Environment Network.

Trade Unions and the Environment: Get Active in a 2 million Strong Movement for Change
There is a long history of unions being involved in the environment movement. Construction Unions in particular have implemented green bans to stop the destruction of important environmental places that required protection. There are no jobs without the environment. It’s time to be part of the union movement to tackle climate change- together we will make the difference. Presenter: Will Mudford.

Who will be affected the most by Climate Change?
Those who contribute the least to global warming are potentially affected the most by its impacts. Climate change is one of the largest causes of the global food crisis faced by 900 million around the world today. Climate change hasn’t just meant increasing temperatures – it has created more droughts and floods … and food shortages. How will people get food when climate change continues to destroy crops and people’s livelihoods? What can those living in the developing world do to combat the effects of climate change? What actions can we take in our everyday lives to ensure that climate change does not continue to hurt the poor?
Presenter: Alana Smith, Vision Generation.

Working in solidarity with people from low-lying Pacific Islands and International Climate Justice
The workshop will include story-telling and photos from Pacific Islanders, a report of the effects of the latest and longest drought in the south of Kiribati, the screening of a short film on climate change in Kiribati, and a discussion on future potential action and Australian involvement. The workshop will discuss how we can build solidarity with Torres Strait Islanders and Australia’s Pacific Island neighbours looking to work in a partnership of advocacy, support and action.
Presenters: Jill Finnane, The Edmund Rice Centre and Cara Bevington, Oxfam.

Gender and Climate Change
What’s gender got to do with climate change? For many years there has been the assumption that the negative impacts of climate change and the efforts to mitigate them have similar effects on both women and men. However, the world has progressively recognised that women and men experience climate change differently. This session will be an inclusive discussion led by inspiring and knowledgeable panellists to unpack some of the issues behind why women and men feel the impacts of climate change differently, how women are responding to the challenge of climate change, and what a gender-responsive approach towards climate change policy making and programming could look like.
Speakers: Ariel Salleh, writer, Rachel Crossman, Young UNIFEM, Cara Bevington, Oxfam.

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