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SUMMARY:Ecological Civilization and Holistic Human Development
DESCRIPTION:13th International Forum on Ecological Civilization \n2nd International Youth Forum on Ecological Civilization \nAs a positive vision of human flourishing\, ecological civilization is about more than what we can do\, it involves who we can become. It’s not merely about having more or doing more\, but about being more. Being an “eco-person” speaks to the deeper motivations behind the kinds of actions we need to take in response to our complex social and environmental crisis. The development of eco-persons is connected with the qualitative measure of meaningful relationships\, and not simply with quantitative measures of carbon\, money\, or degrees in temperature. Who we are is more than what we do. It’s this something more that lies at the intersection of the ecological civilization movement and holistic human development\, and serves as the theme for the 13th International Forum on Ecological Civilization. \nThe forum will bring together creative academics\, non-profit leaders\, governmental officials\, and leading activists to explore new models of holistic human development in the transition toward ecological civilization. \nPossible topics include but are not limited to:  \n\nWhat does it mean to be human in the context of ecological civilization?\nHow might holistic human development advance the movement toward ecological civilization?\nWhat changes are needed to promote human dignity for all people? \nHow might economic systems be restructured for the flourishing of all life? \nWhat is the role of family and community in promoting healthy human relationships?\nHow might human relations to nature be reconceived for mutual well-being?\nWhat does it mean to be an “eco-person” and how can we cultivate this quality?\nCan systems of governance\, law\, and justice\, be restructured for holistic human development? If so\, what will these new systems look like and how do we begin the transition now?\nHow should systems of education be structured to enhance holistic human development?\nIs religion and/or spirituality necessary for holistic human development?\n\n  \nCall for Papers:\nIf you would like to present at this international gathering\, please submit a 500 word abstract outlining your proposal. The deadline to submit your abstract is December 31\, 2018. Proposals should be sent via the online form here.\n \n  \nYouth Forum:\nThe 2nd International Youth Forum on Ecological Civilization will bring together students\, activists\, and leaders from around the world to explore new models of holistic human development in the transition toward ecological civilization. The forum in formatted as a discussion. If you would like to participate in this Int’l Youth Forum\, please contact Dr. John Becker at jbecker@postmodernchina.org.
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/ecological-civilization-and-holistic-human-development/
LOCATION:Claremont\, CA
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190325
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SUMMARY:Can Exceptional Experience Help Save the World?
DESCRIPTION:This conference will explore applying the insights from process philosophy and transpersonal psychology to the issues we are facing today. How can we bring our understandings into the world to create a more sustainable\, just\, and humane civilization for future generations? \nOur aim will be to explore how Whitehead’s metaphysics can be applied to connect insights from transpersonal psychology with fostering sustainable\, ecological civilization. We see this as an opportunity to build strategic relationships and develop some mechanisms for the social change necessary for humanity to not only survive\, but thrive. Some basic questions we plan to explore are: How can we best understand exceptional experience? How can we more fully integrate such experience into science and culture? How can exceptional experience be leveraged to address the global crisis?
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/can-exceptional-experience-help-save-the-world/
LOCATION:Claremont School of Theology\, 1325 N College Ave\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Process Studies":MAILTO:info@ctr4process.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190219
DTSTAMP:20260607T221625
CREATED:20181113T235815Z
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SUMMARY:Common Good International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Four days of films and discussions that elicit common sense\, common decency\, and the common good\, while celebrating the wisdom of Alfred North Whitehead. With ten films meant to inform\, inspire\, and amuse\, the Common Good Film Festival celebrates the work of filmmakers that tell the stories of those dedicated to the benefit of humanity. \nVisit http://commongoodfilms.org/ for details.
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/common-good-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:Claremont\, CA
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181108
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SUMMARY:Parliament of the World's Religions
DESCRIPTION:Come join the oldest\, largest\, most diverse and inclusive global interfaith event. Featured speakers include John B. Cobb\, Jr.\, David Korten\, Vandana Shiva\, and more! \nConnect with EcoCiv at the Justice booth in the exhibit hall.
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/parliament-of-the-worlds-religions/
LOCATION:Toronto\, Canada\, The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) located at 222 Bremner Blvd\, Toronto\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181016
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SUMMARY:International Forum on Ecological Urban Development and Regeneration
DESCRIPTION:PURPOSE \nKorean society has been rapidly urbanized since 1960s. As more than 80% of Korean people are living in urban areas\, South Korea is the highest urbanized country in the world. In particular\, the four cities in the Northeast that have a long history as a residential area in Seoul have undergone urban decline (86.4% of urban decline exceeding 65.9% of the nation and 79.4% of Seoul average). Therefore\, not only The urban regeneration projects that rebuild the citizens’ residential zones have implemented in various places\, but also the economy-based urban regeneration project\, so called ‘Changdong-Sangye Project’ to develop this area into one of the economic hubs of Metropolitan Seoul.\nMeanwhile\, the environmental problem indicated by global climate change is becoming increasingly serious\, exacerbated by the rapid overpopulation of cities and the various urban activities that degrade the natural environment — including the use of fossil fuels and various chemical substances\, contaminated waste emission\, and deforestation. The sustainability of urban residents’ health and livelihoods are directly threatened by grave challenges such as yellow dust\, heat waves\, and highly pathogenic virus infections such as the avian influenza.\nThus\, an ecological reorientation is essential for the future of the city. There is an urgent need for a paradigm shift away from the current urban development model of modern industrial society\, which forces an arbitrary choice between economic and environmental concerns and demands environmental crisis as the price for economic growth. The overall direction of urban regeneration in response to decline must also be an urban generation guided by ecological values. The economic urban regeneration project in progress within the Northeast Four Boroughs must also proceed in a manner that increases the long-term sustainability and resilience of the megapolis of Seoul.\nThe Northeast districts contain a beautiful natural environment\, and has a history of successful local community participation and cooperation. On the other hand\, this region has also long suffered from the neglected and inadequate infrastructure and economic stagnation. In that regard\, the regeneration of the Northeast Four Boroughs must accomplish two-fold tasks: increase ecological sustainability of the region at large\, while also improving the residents’ economic opportunities.\nThe 2018 Seoul International Forum on the Northeast Four Boroughs shares these principles\, and offers an opportunity to propose and discuss visions for the direction and strategy for the Northeast Fourth Borough regeneration. The forum will proceed in two parts. The first half\, “Ecological Urban Regeneration” International Forum\,” will introduce the national trends in urban ecological transition\, and discuss those strategies and paths most appropriate for the characteristics of the region. The second part “Workshop on Gevernance\, Resilience & Local Empowerment” will discuss governance for ecological city regeneration\, community participation and empowerment\, as well as the potential for international correspondence and collaboration. \n  \nTENTATIVE SCHEDULE \n12:50~13:00 | Registration\n13:00~13:10 | Opening Ceremony & Musical Performance\n13:10~13:20 |  Welcoming Address Beom Park (Head of Seoul NE Area Public Project)\n20:10~20:30 |  Keynote Speech 1 Big History and the Era of Coexistence :\nSunghwan Kim (National Congressman)\n[Session 1]: Toward an Urban Ecological Transition\n13:40~14:10 |  Keynote Speech 2 Key Elements of Ecological Civilization: Locality and Resilience: David Korten\n14:10~14:35 |  Presentation 1 Ecological Transition and Urbanism: Andrew Schwartz\n14:35~15:00 | Presentation 2 Sustainability\, Urban Development\, and Regeneration: Case Studies in China\, Germany\, and the U.S.\, Zack Walsh\n15:00~15:45 | Discussion and Q&A\nChair: Gunna Jung (Professor\, Hanshin University)\n15:45~16:00 | Break & Networking\n[Session 2]: Ecological Regeneration of Northeast Four Boroughs of Seoul\n16:00~16:20 | Presentation 1 Urban Regeneration Policy and Ecological Transition\nTaewon Park (Urban Planning\, Kwangwoon University)\n16:20~16:40 | Presentation 2 Urban Regeneration and the Future of the N.E Seoul\nJaekyung Lee (former Seoul City Council Legislative Adviser)\n16:40~17:00 | Presentation 3 Strategies for Sustainable Development in the N.E Seoul\nSuncheol Jung (Head\, Northeast Seoul Center for Urban Regeneration and Local Collaboration)\n17:00~17:45 | Round-table Discussion Chair: Giho Yi (Professor\, Hanshin University) David Korten\, Andrew Schwartz\, Zack Walsh \n2) 2018 International Workshop on Governance\, Resilience & Local Empowerment\nChair: Giho Yi (Professor\, Hanshin University) \n[LOCATION CHANGE] \n19:20~19:30 | Registration\n19:30~19:50 | Presentation 1 Civic Engagement in Urban Regeneration\, YI Kiho (Professor. Political Science\, Hanshin University)\n19:50~20:10 | Presentation 2 (one of (1) or (2) will occur) Seoul’s Experiments of Democratic Governance for Local Resilience:\nJinah Seo (former head of Seoul City Department of Village community)\nStrategies for Local Grassroots Empowerment : Sanghun Lee (Seoul City Councilor)\n20:10~20:30 | Presentation 3 Comparison of Grassroots Participation & Civic Engagement between China and S. Korea\nDongkun Ye (Professor. Chinese Studies\, Bukyung University)\n20:30~20:45 | Break\n20:45~21:45 | Round Table Discussion Round Table Discussion on Governance\, Resilience and Local Empowerment (China\, Japan\, U.S. and S. Korea):\nChair: Sunghoon Kim (President\, Samyang Citizens’ Alliance)\nGiho Yi\, Suncheol Jung\, Dongun Ye\, Ken Kitatnai\, Marc Los Huertos\,
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/international-forum-on-ecological-urban-development-and-regeneration-2/
LOCATION:Dobong Forest Village\, Seoul\, Korea\, Republic of
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181015
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SUMMARY:International Conference for Ecozoic Culture
DESCRIPTION:“Ecological Transformation on the Korean Peninsula and in East Asia” \nRecently\, the world witnessed the Korean Peninsula taking a huge first step toward a peace regime. With the inter-Korean summit and the US-North Korea summit that address agendas left from the 20th century\, there is already a sense of peace and hope that can be felt on the Korean peninsula. However\, right now\, far into the 21st century\, great shadows loom over our world. The climate change is taking effect all over the globe and we hear of many new diseases every year. These are just a few of the signs that point to the destruction of our global ecosystem amidst wary forecasts of an era of “machine-fused humans” and “genetic manipulation” enabled by artificial intelligence technology. \nWhat can we do to positively integrate the changes of this great transition into a journey toward the realization of an ecological civilization? Will the rapidly advancing science & technology and a sustainable future of the global community be able to converge at some point? What values and practices are expected of East Asia and the global community in light of the great transition taking place on the Korean peninsula? What system changes should go hand in hand with the ecological awakening within ourselves and the social culture? Will we be able to create subjects\, bodies and individuals that match the new values and lifestyles? \nAt a crossroad of crisis and hope\, the International Conference for Ecozoic Culture 2018 held under the theme of “Ecological Transformation on the Korean Peninsula and in East Asia” is to become an arena for searching the answers to these questions. The conference has two goals it hopes to achieve. Firstly\, to examine the efforts of various areas such as global environmental protection\, social economy and sustainable cities as parts of the big forest that is ecological civilization\, and to create various meanings by sharing goals. Secondly\, to link the changes in East Asia\, especially the Korean peninsula\, China and Japan to the values and practices of this ecological civilization\, and in turn creating an opportunity for global citizens to establish a “fellowship of light.” \nThe conference takes place in Paju\, a historical place that can be called the last border of the Cold War left in our world today. We will conclude the three-day conference in Paju\, with a declaration that embodies our beliefs and endeavors\, the start of our meaningful journey together. \n\nTENTATIVE SCHEDULE \nOctober 12\, 2018 (Friday) \n-15:00 | Registration \n15:00 | Opening Ceremony \n\nOpening Speech: Kumsil Kang\nCongratulatory Speech: (2-3 people)\n\n15:20 | Session 1 Dialog: Earth and People\, Dots in the Universe \nTo set the tone of the conference\, the session features discussions on main themes and concepts of the conference. The discussion is in the form of a dialog by two scholars which later is expanded and addressed in detail in the following sessions. \n\nSession Chair: Kumsil Kang\nJohn Cobb\nFr. Jaidon Lee\n\n16:10 | Break \n16:30 | Session 2 Civilization Shift and Ecological Civilization: New Subjects and Plans \nWith the advent of many new theories such as the Fourth Industrial Revolution\, the discussion examines how the ecological civilization can provide new perspectives on cosmological philosophy\, formation of Earth community and new systems. \n\nSession Chair: Seonho Choe\n“The 4th Industrial Revolution and Ecological Civilization”\, Kyoung-min Lee\n“Transition into an Ecological Civilization and Its New Subjects”\, Kyoo Lee\,\n“Ecozoic Governance and Earth Jurisprudence” Taehyun Park\,\nGroup Discussion\n\n17:50 | Change of Location \n18:00-20:30 | Welcome Ceremony: “A Promise for Life and Peace” \nAn evening of good will exchange and music performance is held to celebrate the start of the conference and also the publishing of Professor John Cobb’s essays. \n\nMC: Heejung Im & Jonghyun Kim\nOpening Performance “Jindo Drum Dance” by Yeajon Dance Company\nCelebrations for publishing John Cobb’s “지구를 구하는 10가지 아이디어”\nConcert “A Promise for Life and Peace by Ensemble_1F\nDinner and wine toasting\n\nOctober 13\, 2018 (Saturday) \n-09:00 | Breakfast\n09:00 – 10:10 | (Session 3) Special Talk: Our Efforts for Systematic Transition of Civilization \nThe session features two talks on bold initiatives for the transition into a new era. Dr. David Korten discusses the great transition for the coexistence of economy and ecology. Professor Wen Tiejun proposes ecological policies based on physiocracy for China’s economy. \n\nMC: Wangbae Kim\n“Systems for a Living Earth”\, David C. Korten\n“Ecological Civilization and the Future of East Asia”\, Wen Tiejun\nQ&A\n\n10:10 Break \n10:30 Session 4 Ecological Transition and Searching for Alternative Economic Systems \nThe key point of the new way of life is fundamental restructuring of economic activities. The session discusses the new economy system and ways to implement it. \n\nSession Chair: Youngtak Cho\n“Ecological Transition and Social Economy”\, Gunna Jung\n“Sustainability\, Shared Economy and Thoughtful Sharing”\, Zack Walsh\n“Earth Jurisprudence and a New Economic System”\, 강정혜\nGroup Discussion\n\n김종호\nSiwon Park\n\n\n\n12:00 Lunch \n13:30 – 15:30 | Session 5: Restructuring of Science Technology and the Society \nToday science & technology seems incompatible with an ecological civilization. This session examines the possibilities of how ecological civilization can adjust to accommodate this relationship. \n\nSession Chair: Kiwon Song (Professor\, Dept. of Biochemistry\, Yonsei University)\n“Redefining Relationship of Religion and Science”\, Philip Clayton\n“Future Tasks of Technology and Ecological Society” Sungook Hong\n“Finding Alternatives in a World of Wastes”\, Tian Song\nGroup Discussion\n\nChul Chun\nHeejong Woo\nSeung-jin Kim\n\n\nQ&A\n\n15:30 – 17:30 | Session 6: Future Tasks of Eco-Culture and Continued Education \nFor transitioning into ecological civilization to take place reorganization of culture and education as economy and politics is required. Moving on from modern culture and education\, new paradigm of sustainable culture and education and ways to implement it are discussed  in this session. \n\nSession Chair: 이동준(이천문화원 사무국장)\n“The Definition of Rewilding and A Critique on Civilization”\, Keijiro Suga”\n“Ecological Civilization and Ecotopia”\, Yunjeong Han\n“Curriculum of Ecological Beliefs and Education”\, Hong-Gee Kim\n“Lacks and Desires of Our Society”\, People for Earth Forum Youth Group\nOpen Discussion\n\n17:30 Break & Dinner \n19:00 | Special Session: Today and Tomorrow of Ecological Vision on Korean Peninsula \nThe first steps toward a peace regime on the Korean peninsula is not to be mere expansion of a modern state. This session proposes a peace regime of a new kind from the perspective of ecological civilization. \n\nSession Chair: 함보현\n“From DMZ to PLZ”\, Im Mijung\n“Ecozoic Vision on Korean Peninsula”\, Woo Seok Kong\n“Peace Regime on Korean Peninsula and Future Politics”\, Byung Jin Ahn\n“Feminist Utopia and the Value of Green”\, Jiye Shin\nGroup Discussion\n\nTae-Kwon Won\n오동석\nEunhae Yoo\n\n\nOpen Discussion\n\nOctober 14\, 2018 (Sunday) \n-09:00 | Breakfast\n09:00 | Roundup Discussion: New Leadership and Global Networking in East Asia \nA new community of ecological citizens who have strayed from the existing path of modern progress is emerging in East Asia. This session provides a platform for connecting and sharing ideas of organizations that are paving the road for an ecological civilization in various countries. \n\nSession Chair: Philip Clayton (Professor\, Claremont School of Theology)\nAndrew Schwartz\nZhihe Wang\nKen Kitanani\n윤정숙\nOpen Discussion\n\n11:00 | Epilogue Conclusion \nThe three days of discussions for new plans and actions culminate in a declaration that hopes to become a foundation for a better future. \n\nGunna Jung\n“Paju Declaration for Transition into the Ecozoic Era”\n\n12:00 Closing
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/international-conference-for-ecozoic-culture-2/
LOCATION:Hotel Jijihyang\, Paju Book City\, South Korea\, 524-3 문발리 교하읍\, Paju-si\, Gyeonggi-do\, Korea\, Republic of
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SUMMARY:Civilizational Transition and the Role of the Cities
DESCRIPTION:BACKGROUND \nRecently\, Seoul citizens are suffering from a record-breaking heat wave and fine dust. The government regards the heat wave as one of the major disasters. Such a drastic climate change is happening all the cities around the world. Not only human dwelling but also habitats of plants and animals are greatly affected by climate change. Moreover\, deep-sea fish\, which seem to be irrelevant with human activities on earth\, are threatened by micro-plastics. Since the Rio Earth Charter in 1992\, the world has been engaging in discussions on sustainable growth and developing international agreements. Still\, our future does not seem so bright. Besides climate change\, human society has many problems of extreme wealth gap\, inequality\, and violence. Many countries including Korea have issues of aging population and low birth rates\, facing a bleak future. Growth is staggering\, and the younger generation is suffering from unemployment. Would development of civilization end up with destruction of our society\, cities\, and life on earth? Is there no alternative for us? Would a city\, one of the fruits of civilization\, guarantee us happiness as it has done so far? Don’t we need a progressive way of thinking for transition of civilization and new initiative? To find an answer\, we would like to hold “Transition City Seoul\, International Conference.” Mayor Park Won-soon\, who has led the city for the last six years\, will be announcing his vision for Transition City Seoul\, a goal that will be accomplished with citizens for the next four years. We will share his idea of what the transition of civilization means and where the mega city Seoul should go. \nFollowing Mayor Park’s keynote speech\, we will listen to great scholars’ presentations on the spirit of the times in the first session\, “Transition of Civilization and the Challenges Facing Cities.” John B. Cobb\, the Co-founder and current co-director of the Center for Process Studies in Claremont\, California\, David Korten\, the former professor of the Harvard Business School\, and Myung-rae Cho\, the president of Korea Environment Institute will give presentations and participate in a discussion about the transition of civilization that we needs to achieve. \nIn the second session\, we will look at global experiments for transition of civilization. The first presenter Wen Tiejun\, the professor at Institute of Advanced Studies for Sustainability\, Renmin University of China will share China’s policies and practices for Ecological Civilization. The second presentation will be given by Charles Sheehan from San Francisco Public Utilities Commission\, about San Francisco’s initiative for a society without fossil fuel. The third presenter Yong-nam Park\, the head of Sustainable City Research Center\, will introduce innovative cases of Central and South American cities including Curitiba in Brazil. Indeed\, cities\, where half of the world population are living\, cause problems\, but at the same time\, might be a solution by itself. \nIn the third session\, we will listen to the story of Seoul. Our presenters will share the changes and challenge of the city for the last 6 years: Yu-jin Lee\, the research fellow of Institute for Green Transformation\, who has led Seoul’s energy policy from One-Less Nuclear Power Plant Initiative to solar power; Shin-hae Lee\, the senior research fellow of the Seoul Institute\, who has contributed to establishing “Walkable City Seoul”; Jong-hui Kim\, the president of Seongbuk Cultural Foundation\, who has actively led the initiative of Sharing City Seoul; and the head of Sustainable Growth Committee of the Seoul Metropolitan Government. For the last session\, we will have a comprehensive discussion about the future of Seoul with the presenters of the first and second sessions\, and the audience. A single international conference would be not enough to discuss the transition of our civilization. Still\, we believe this conference will serve as a stepping stone to sustainable society. \n\nPURPOSE \nThe world has suffered from various problems including low growth\, long recession\, population aging\, demographic cliff\, climate change\, environmental crisis\, and collapsing community. \n\nTo overcome the crisis\, new philosophy and values\, including transition to ecological civilization\, feminism\, de-growth movement\, have combined with science and information technology development\, prompting an active discussion about alternative society.\n\nThe Seoul Metropolitan Government has contributed to social innovation\, home and abroad for the last seven years. \n\nThe SMG has implemented a variety of initiatives for urban innovation\, including One-Less Nuclear Power Plant\, Walkable City\, and Sharing City. It received 2018 Lee Kwan Yew World City Prize last March.\nSeoul is facing a number of global problems such as find dust\, youth unemployment\, and super aged society. The SMG strives to make various attempts to find solutions.\n\nThe purpose of this conference is to review attempts and experiments of the SMG and the world\, to discuss where the world cities should go\, and to form an international solidarity for transition of cities. \n\nTENTATIVE SCHEDULE \n(Keynote Speech) Mayor Park Won-soon “Profound Changes and Seoul’s Audacious Challenge” \n\nPresenting on values and directions for more profound changes for Seoul’s Ten-Year Revolution from the 5th to 7th popularly elected Mayor’s Seoul Metropolitan Government\n\n(Session 1) Transition of Civilization and the Challenges Facing Cities. Discussing the current transition of civilization and the future of cities \nPresentations : \n\nJohn B. Cobb (Co-founder and current co-director of the Center for Process Studies in Claremont\, California)\nDavid Korten (Former professor of the Harvard Business School)\nMyung-rae Cho (President of Korea Environment Institute)\n\nDiscussion : Conversation among presenters (Moderator : Kang\, Kumsil\, Executive Director of People for Earth Forum) \n(Session 2) Global Experiments for Transition of Civilization. Sharing cases of various experiments and challenges of cities\, from small villages with hundreds of households to metropolitan cities \nPresentations: \n\nWen Tiejun (Professor at Institute of Advanced Studies for Sustainability\, RUC)\, presenting China’s Ecological Civilization and cases of Beijing\nCharles Sheehan (San Francisco Public Utilities Commission)\, presenting San Francisco’s City Transition experience\n(TBD) A speaker from a foreign city (Germany\, Japan\, or Madrid)\nPark\, Yong-nam (Head of Sustainable City Research Center)\, presenting cases of transition of civilization in cities of Central and South America\n\nDiscussion: Q&A session from the floor (Moderator : Geon-hwa Jeong\, the professor of Hanshin University) \n(Session 3) Transition City Seoul’s Challenge and Experiments. Sharing Seoul’s experiments and attempts for transition of civilization and the city’s SDGs \nPresentations: \n\nLee\, Yu-jin (Research Fellow of Institute for Green Transformation)\, presenting the transition of Seoul’s energy policy to solar power\nLee\, Shin-hae (Senior Research Fellow of Department of Transportation System Research at the Seoul Institute)\, presenting the vision and strategy of “Walkable City Seoul”\nKim\, Jong-hui (President of Seongbuk Cultural Foundation)\, presenting the case of “Sharing Seongbuk Round-table Conference\,” which received the 2017-2018 International Award UCLG-Mexico City-Culture 21\nHead of Sustainable Growth Committee of the Seoul Metropolitan Government\, sharing “Seoul SDGs 2030”\n\nDiscussion : Presenters of Session 1 and 2 (Moderator : Seo\, Wang Jin (President of the Seoul Institute) \n 
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/civilizational-transition-and-the-role-of-the-cities-2/
LOCATION:City Hall\, Grand Conference Room\, Seoul\, Korea\, Republic of
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180929
DTSTAMP:20260607T221625
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SUMMARY:Nishan Forum on World Civilizations
DESCRIPTION:The Nishan Forum aims to facilitate dialogues between different civilizations\, maintain the diversity of world’s cultures\, promote cultural and people-to-people exchanges with other countries\, and build a community with a shared future for mankind\, while upholding its own academic\, non-governmental\, international and traditional characteristics. It is a world philosophy forum in line with the principle of “respecting others’ interests while pursuing our own and advancing the common interests of all.”\nSpeakers at this year’s forum will include John B. Cobb\, Jr.\, Zhihe Wang\, Meijun Fan\, John Becker\, and others.
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/nishan-forum-on-world-civilizations/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180429
DTSTAMP:20260607T221625
CREATED:20180221T175100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180221T175100Z
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SUMMARY:12th International Forum on Ecological Civilization
DESCRIPTION:The 12th International Forum on Ecological Civilization is hosted by the Institute for Postmodern Development in China (IPDC) and co-sponsored by EcoCiv. \nSee the IPDC website for event information.
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/12th-international-forum-on-ecological-civilization/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180421T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T221625
CREATED:20180419T221040Z
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Earth Weekend Event
DESCRIPTION:First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego will hold an intergenerational Earth Day weekend celebration\, beginning at 1:30 p.m.\, Sat.\, April 21\, 4190 Front St. San Diego\, CA 92103. \nVeerabhadran Ramanathan\, eminent climate scientist and advisor to Pope Francis\, and the Rev. John Cobb Jr.\, environmentalist\, author\, and renowned theologian\, will speak about uniting people throughout the world to help save the Earth from environmental catastrophe. \nRamanathan is a distinguished professor at Scripps Institute of Oceanography at University of California  San Diego and UNESCO Professor of Climate and Policy TERI University\, New Delhi\, India. In 1975\, Ramanathan discovered the greenhouse effect of halocarbons. He works to bring scientists\, religious leaders and policy makers together to avoid the consequences of unsustainable actions.    \nCobb is a scholar in the field of process philosophy and process theology. He is the author of more than 50 books and is described as one of the most significant theologians of the past century. His is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and has been a major influence in the ecologic movement in China. In 2015 at age 90\, he was the architect of a major world conference with Claremont School of Theology\, “Seizing and Alternative: Toward an Ecologic Civilization.” \nThe speakers\, in association with the work of Pope Francis\, are a monumental force in helping to unite science and religion in the service of humanity and all of creation. \nThe Sikh community has generously donated an Indian vegetarian dinner\, representing “the equality and oneness of all humankind.”  Before dinner\, Earth Justice organizations will be available for a popcorn reception with live music. \nPeople of all faiths and ages are welcome. The program includes interactive music with the Martin Luther King community choir\, giant rod puppets\, and ritual.  Young people from many faith communities are making hand puppets for the event. Events live streamed on Church for Our Common Home facebook page. \nPlease RSVP to the dinner by going to www.earthdayreunion.eventbrite.com.  The suggested donation is $10 for the afternoon program and reception. Dancing after dinner with a live band. Child care is available. \nCo-sponsors of this event are SanDiego350\, and Church for Our Common Home\, a church and counseling center\, www.churchforurcommonhome.com. \nOn Earth Day\, the following day\, Cobb will preach at 10 a.m. at the Church for Our Common Home\, 13014 Calle De las Rosas\, San Diego\, CA 92129. \nFor more information\, contact the Rev. Bonnie Tarwater\, (858) 248-5123\, revtarwater@yahoo.com.
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/interfaith-earth-weekend-event/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego\, 4190 Front Street\, San Diego\, CA\, 92103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180304T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180304T180000
DTSTAMP:20260607T221625
CREATED:20180221T174316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180221T174316Z
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SUMMARY:Eco-Justice: Equity and Wellbeing in an Ecological Age
DESCRIPTION:Justice\, as a comprehensive ideal of what is right and good – both individually and socially – is a goal common to most faith traditions.\n\nEco-Justice broadens this ideal to specifically include the natural environment\, and the inter-connection of natural and social ecologies.\n\nThis timely and important interfaith event brings together an acclaimed panel of speakerswho will aim to strike a balance between this broader ecological perspective and the concrete tasks of eco-justice in our time. This will be followed by an “Interfaith Cafe” where we all get to engage in the conversation among smaller break-out groups\, before reconvening for our final shared thoughts.\n\nPlease RSVP and see full details in the link above.\n\nThis event is co-sponsored by EcoCiv\, the Southern California Committee of the Parliament of the World’s Religions\, and All Paths Divinity School.
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/eco-justice-equity-and-wellbeing-in-an-ecological-age/
LOCATION:Napier Center\, Pilgrim Place\, 625 Mayflower Rd\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171107T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T221625
CREATED:20170906T195415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170906T195415Z
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SUMMARY:Green Transition: Toward Ecological Civilization in Korea
DESCRIPTION:Our world is facing an unprecedented threat. If we have any hope of averting the predicted consequences of the climate crisis\, we need radical change and we need it now. Making minor adjustments that maintain the status quo is not enough. Putting green paint on unsustainable practices is not sufficient. We need a “Second Enlightenment\,” a new paradigm\, a fundamental change of framework on which we can build a more sustainable and just world—an Ecological Civilization. Such radical civilizational change will require collaboration around a shared vision for the future\, toward mutual flourishing; bringing together the best in theory and practice across all areas of society. \nThis fall\, key leaders from Korea will gather in Claremont to collaborate with US leaders around the shared vision of an ecological civilization\, and the steps needed to initiate the transition on a global scale. Participants represent leaders in national and local government\, NGOs\, universities\, journalism\, and religions. Each participant and key speaker brings a unique set of skills\, experiences\, and achievements\, critical to ushering in a new ecological paradigm. Inspired and guided by the work of John B. Cobb\, Jr. whose vision was at the heart of the 2015 Claremont conference “Seizing an Alternative: Toward an Ecological Civilization\,” we will examine big ideas toward a new paradigm for the future and how this vision is already being actualized by scholars\, activists\, governments\, and politicians\, in Korea and beyond. \nPerhaps most important\, this conference will serve as a first step toward building a Global Network for Ecological Civilization–bringing people together from around the world to collaborate on this common vision. While the 2017 Claremont conference will focus on Korea and the US\, the 2018 Seoul conference (in partnership with the City of Seoul) will focus especially on forming an active network in Asia\, that includes Korea\, China\, and Japan.
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/green-transition-toward-ecological-civilization-in-korea-2/
LOCATION:Claremont\, CA
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170814T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170815T173000
DTSTAMP:20260607T221625
CREATED:20170602T170620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170602T170620Z
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SUMMARY:Towards a Contemplative Commons
DESCRIPTION:Post-capitalism has become the subject of much recent debate\, spurred by publications from Jeremy Rifkin (2015)\, Paul Mason (2016)\, J. K. Gibson-Graham (2006)\, Left Accelerationists like Nick Srnicek and Alex Williams (2015)\, and members of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) and Degrowth communities. Though there is no uniform agreement among its proponents\, post-capitalism seems generally characterized by a reemergence of the commons. Realizing a successful transition to a post-capitalist\, commons-based political economy will not only depend on the capacity for new technologies and social relations to alter the balance of political and economic power; it will also depend on developing social practices that underlie a broader cultural shift. Though there exists some scholarship on the social and cultural dimensions of a commons-based transition\, there is comparatively little work that approaches its ethical and contemplative dimensions. Likewise\, though there exists some scholarship on the contemplative dimensions of social transformation and sustainability\, very little is situated in the context of the political economy. In an effort to bridge these gaps\, this workshop seeks to convene scholars and stakeholders who have an interest or expertise in developing ethical and contemplative approaches to post-capitalism and commoning. \nIf you are interested in participating\, please submit to Zack Walsh at zachary.walsh@cst.edu a CV and a one-page letter of intent explaining your interest in the topic and how it relates to your work. \nFor more details\, visit the event website here. See the workshop announcement and call for participation here (PDF). See the flyer here (PDF).
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/towards-a-contemplative-commons/
LOCATION:IASS\, Berliner Straße 130\, 14467 Potsdam\, Berliner Straße 130\, Potsdam\, Brandenburg\, 14467\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170605T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170605T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T221625
CREATED:20170525T212221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T212221Z
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SUMMARY:Where's It All Heading?
DESCRIPTION:In 2015 long-time Claremont resident Prof. John Cobb organized a 1500-person conference entitled “Seizing an Alternative: Toward an Ecological Civilization.” Those meetings spawned EcoCiv.org\, which supports projects that chart the way toward a genuinely sustainable civilization. \nThe EcoCiv president\, Prof. Philip Clayton\, will summarize initiatives\, nationally and internationally\, that are now bringing to light what an ecological society will look like. From Ecovillages to food justice to national policy changes to the environmental movement in China ― put together\, they reveal the roadmap toward the civilization of the future. \nSustainability Dialogs are free and open to all.\nQuestions are encouraged!\nSponsored by Sustainable Claremont\, EcoCiv\, the League of Women Voters of the Claremont Area\, the Interfaith Sustainability Council\, and Pomona College.
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/wheres-it-all-heading/
LOCATION:Pomona College\, Hahn Building\, Room 101\, 420 N. College Avenue\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170519
DTSTAMP:20260607T221625
CREATED:20170427T054310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170427T054310Z
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SUMMARY:Higher Education and Institutional Divestment
DESCRIPTION:This convening will bring together institutions that have already reached the decision to divest\, board members of colleges and universities interested in exploring the process\, and other leaders who work in roles that help achieve these goals\, such as endowment networks and facilitating student participation in leading ecological movements. When business executives\, grassroots organizers\, scholars\, and community leaders brainstorm together\, they discover ways to build productive partnerships\, find common cause\, and begin to develop concrete plans that coordinate across the whole range of society. This convening will be an event that forms shared commitments to developing action plans\, searches for positive impacts at the college and university level\, and benefits the participating individuals and their respective organizations. \nThis convening is by invitation only. Reports and material will be made available after the event.
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/higher-education-and-institutional-divestment/
CATEGORIES:Convening
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170501T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170501T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T221625
CREATED:20170427T045327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170427T045327Z
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SUMMARY:Permaculture in an Urban Context
DESCRIPTION:What is Permaculture? Maybe you’ve heard the word\, but were never quite sure what it meant or how it relates to the topic of sustainability. If so\, please join Sustainable Claremont as we welcome guest lecturer\, Larry Santoyo\, a Permaculture Design teacher and practitioner for the last 28 years. He has taught environmental design at colleges and universities nationwide\, including UC Berkeley\, and is the Senior Designer at one of the largest Permaculture companies in the world. \nThis event is part of the Sustainability Dialogue Series hosted each month by Sustainable Claremont. This particular event is co-sponsored by EcoCiv\, Sustainable Claremont\, Pomona College\, League of Women Voters\, and the Interfaith Sustainability Council. Free and open to all!
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/permaculture-in-an-urban-context/
LOCATION:Pomona College\, Hahn Building\, Room 101\, 420 N. College Avenue\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170428T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170429T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T221625
CREATED:20170218T225524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170218T225524Z
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SUMMARY:The 11th International Forum on Ecological Civilization
DESCRIPTION:It is no secret that both China and the world are facing many disturbing problems today. We are heading toward the ecological catastrophes. Finding an alternative to the current form of modernization has become an urgent issue. What is the root causes of the current crisis? What are the philosophical\, political\, economic\, and cultural foundations of this crisis? How do we step out of this predicament and avoid the destruction of the earth? Are there alternatives to modern Western civilization that underlies the modern period? Is a new civilization—an ecological civilization possible? What is “ecological civilization”? What is its philosophical foundation? What are its social\, political\, and economic implications? How can we create an ecological civilization? Which kinds of practical models of ecological civilization are emerging in the world? What kind of role can China in creating an ecological civilization? The 11th International Forum on Ecological Civilization will contribute to fresh reflections on these questions from an organic\, relational\, non-dualistic perspective that is far more congenial to classical Chinese thinking. \nFor more details about the event and how to register\, please click here.
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/the-11th-international-forum-on-ecological-civilization/
LOCATION:Claremont School of Theology\, 1325 N College Ave\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170413T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170413T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T221625
CREATED:20170310T082647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170310T082647Z
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SUMMARY:Claremont Energy Vision
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to Claremont Energy Vision—a convening sponsored jointly by Toward Ecological Civilization (EcoCiv)\, Community Home Energy Retrofit Project (CHERP\, Inc.)\, the Hixon Center at Harvey Mudd College\, and the Environmental Analysis program at Pomona College. Together\, we will explore the city-wide strategy that Claremont is currently deploying to drive its energy use toward net zero. We will focus on an upcoming project\, Claremont Locally Grown Power\, which proposes to create a local non-profit solar manufacturing facility to make and install solar systems on 6\,000 Claremont homes ― designed to be replicable in other cities. The evening will explore the role of city government\, the Claremont Colleges\, and local businesses and nonprofits. \nFor more details about the event\, please click here.
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/claremont-energy-vision-2/
LOCATION:Shanahan Center at Harvey Mudd College\, 301 Platt Blvd.\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convening
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170217T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170220T220000
DTSTAMP:20260607T221625
CREATED:20170218T230054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170218T230054Z
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SUMMARY:Common Good Film Festival 2017
DESCRIPTION:Four days of films and discussions that elicit common sense\, common decency\, and the common good\, while celebrating the wisdom of Alfred North Whitehead. With ten films meant to inform\, inspire\, and amuse\, the Common Good Film Festival celebrates the work of filmmakers that tell the stories of those dedicated to the benefit of humanity. \nFor details about the event and how to attend\, please click here.
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/common-good-film-festival-2017/
LOCATION:Claremont School of Theology\, 1325 N College Ave\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170213T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T221625
CREATED:20170218T231347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170218T231347Z
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SUMMARY:Process-Relational Thinking Toward Ecological Civilization
DESCRIPTION:Our world is in peril. The practices and worldviews of modern civilization have led us to the brink of civilizational collapse. What hope can there be in the midst of such crisis? For many\, it is the vision of an ecological civilization. This vision has gained prominence in China\, where the search for a post-modern way of sustainable living has brought many in conversation with the Constructive Postmodern Organic Philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead. This course is an intensive introduction to process-relational philosophy and its relevance for ecological civilization; by way of engagement with Pope Francis’ call to “integral ecology” in his encyclical (Laudato Si’) and John Cobb’s call to “ecological civilization” as demonstrated in the multi-author volume For Our Common Home: Process-Relational Responses to Laudato Si’. \nFor more details about this event and how to attend\, please click here.
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/process-relational-thinking-toward-ecological-civilization/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161120T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T221625
CREATED:20161026T222151Z
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SUMMARY:Toward Ecological Civilization panel at AAR Annual Meeting in San Antonio
DESCRIPTION:We take seriously former AAR President Laurie Zoloth’s call for the association to seriously consider its activities and professional development. In a dialogue facilitated by EcoCiv President Philip Clayton\, this event will explore the roles of professional academic organizations and scholars of religion in analyzing what the minimal conditions for a sustainable mode of civilized human existence are on this planet. This conversation will attempt to display the work being done currently around the world and the concrete\, practical steps necessary for the transition that these communities have already begun. \nThe panelists are:\nLaurie Zoloth\, Northwestern University\nMary Evelyn Tucker\, Yale University\nLaurel D. Kearns\, Drew University\nLucas Johnston\, Wake Forest University\nPhilip Clayton\, Claremont School of Theology and EcoCiv
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/toward-ecological-civilization-panel-at-aar-annual-meeting-in-san-antonio/
LOCATION:Alamo B (2nd Level) Marriott Riverwalk\, 889 East Market Street\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161030
DTSTAMP:20260607T221625
CREATED:20160419T231738Z
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SUMMARY:Alternative Futures: Pathways Toward Ecological Civilization
DESCRIPTION:This interactive conference seeks to explore and inspire new “social imaginaries” through case studies that represent real alternatives in humanity’s movement toward positive futures. \nIn recent years\, a new sub-genre of speculative fiction\, called climate fiction (cli-fi)\, has captivated the public’s imagination\, providing apocalyptic and dystopian stories about a future wrecked by climate change. Whether in the novels of Kim Stanley Robinson and Margaret Atwood or in films like The Day After Tomorrow or TV shows like The 100\, the dominant narratives surrounding climate change are all about survival of the fittest. Most stories portray a future civilization steeped in violence\, where people begin to starve because of food shortages resulting from drought\, dead soil\, and overpopulation. But\, are these the only futures we can envision? Could we envision a future of flourishing and not just survival? \nWe think so. This conference seeks to present and inspire new “social imaginaries”—that is\, new narratives that tell the story of humanity’s movement toward more positive alternative futures. We will seek to inspire new speculative visions based on principles of cooperation\, community\, and caring\, because just as a boat glides better when we all row in the same direction\, an optimal response to the dangers of climate catastrophe is one where we imagine together viable pathways toward ecological civilization. To that end\, this conference will develop visions of alternative futures connected to case studies of real alternatives\, called concrete utopias. Constructing and inhabiting these social imaginaries is indispensable if humans are to recognize our current situation and set course toward more sustainable modes of existing on this planet. \n\nFormat & Goals:\nThe overall goal of the conference will be to identify how the broad vision of ecological civilization relates to 6 key sectors. To accomplish this\, the conference will be thematically organized in two parts: (1) envisioning alternative futures\, and (2) conceptually mapping pathways toward ecological civilization. These two parts will help participants envision a future that is not only desirable\, but also achievable given current constraints (eg. available resources\, consumption patterns\, population growth\, and current science and technology). The general aim of the conference is to concretely and historically situate positive visions of alternative futures in our contemporary situation. \nTo accomplish this\, the main body of the conference will be organized into 4 Eco Talks and 6 Woodsheds. Eco Talks and Woodsheds will shift participants’ focus from a broader to a more focused account of transition in one of 6 sectors\, so that participants shift between an ideal vision of the future and its potential exemplification in initiatives that currently exist. Eco Talks are 1-hour long sessions combining a lecture from an expert with a Q&A session. They will help broaden our focus\, affording a big picture assessment of what is required to transition society toward ecological civilization. Woodsheds are 1.5-hour long sessions divided into three 30-minute sections\, comprising a “brainstorming” session\, “featured presentations\,” and “strategizing” session. The woodsheds allow space to hone in on 6 key domains of the transition. In each of the Woodsheds\, participants will be asked to imagine a positive future within a specific domain (during the “brainstorming” session). Then\, they will listen to an expert describe local initiatives presenting possible pathways toward ecological civilization (during the “featured presentations”). Finally\, participants will be asked to craft strategies for implementing their ideal vision through 3 different pathways: local\, regional/national\, and global (during the “strategizing” session). \nOverall\, the conference is formatted to be an interactive platform for participants to consult experts\, generate knowledge\, and craft strategies for constructing an ecological civilization. Participants will work together to coordinate and apply their collective wisdom toward the design and implementation of an ideal future. The collective visions and strategies we discuss will be artistically represented and material from the conference will be published in an effort to present positive\, inspiring visions that can help mobilize transition to a more just\, sustainable world. \n  \n[themify_button style=”blue” link=”https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ConferenceSchedule.pdf” target=”<strong>_blank</strong>”]Tentative Schedule[/themify_button] \n\nEcoTalk Featured Speakers:\nGar Alperovitz\nThe Next System Project: Political Economic Reform\nOct. 28 (10:45am-11:45am)\nButler 201\, Claremont School of Theology \nGar Alperovitz has had a distinguished career as a historian\, political economist\, activist\, writer\, and government official. For fifteen years\, he served as the Lionel R. Bauman Professor of Political Economy at the University of Maryland\, and is a former Fellow of Kings College\, Cambridge University; Harvard’s Institute of Politics; the Institute for Policy Studies; and a Guest Scholar at the Brookings Institution. He is also the co-chair of the Next System Project\, a project of the Democracy Collaborative.\nSystemic Crisis and Systemic Change in the United States in the 21st Century (PDF) \nGar Alperovitz on The Cleveland Model\n \nGar Alperovitz on Evolutionary Reconstruction\n\n \n\nErik Olin Wright\nEnvisioning Real Utopias: Pathways to Positive Futures\nOct 28 (5:00pm-6:00pm)\nButler 201\, Claremont School of Theology\n \nErik Olin Wright is an American analytical Marxist sociologist\, specializing in social stratification\, and in egalitarian alternative futures to capitalism. Wright has introduced novel concepts to adapt to this change of perspective including deep democracy and interstitial revolution. Recently\, Wright has been associated with a renewed understanding of a socialist alternative\, deeply rooted on social associativism. The transition to this alternative\, according to Wright\, depends on designing and building “real utopias\,” the name of a research and book of his. “Real utopias\,” combine alternatives to prevailing institutions that carry moral principles in accordance to a just and humane world and that are concerned with problems of viability.\nErik Olin Wright on the Basic Values of Social Change\n\n \nErik Olin Wright on the Mondragon Corporation\n\n \n\nTian Song\nOct. 29 (9:00am-10:00am)\nRound Building\, Claremont United Methodist Church \nTian Song is a professor at the Institute for History and Philosophy of Science at Beijing Normal University. Tianworks at the junction of philosophy of science\, history of science\, anthropology of science\, environmental history\, environmental philosophy\, and interdisciplinary case studies. His books include A Touching Collapse of the World (2015)\,Warning Science (2014)\, The Remains of the Spirits’ World: The Change of Naxi the Ancient Ethnic Group (2008)\, The Skepticism in the Age of Limited Earth: Will the Future World be Made of Garbage? (2007)\, and a translation from John Wheeler\, At Home in the Universe (2006)\, the latter two of which were awarded a secondary Wenjin Book Prize from the Chinese National Library \n\nDavid Korten\nChange the Story\, Change the Future\nOct. 29 (5:00pm-6:00pm)\nRound Building\, Claremont United Methodist Church\n \nDavid C. Korten is a cofounder and board chair of YES! Magazine\, co-chair of the New Economy Working Group\, founder and president of the Living Economies Forum\, a member of the Club of Rome\, a founding board member emeritus of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies\, a former Associate of the International Forum on Globalization\, and a former Harvard Business School professor. \nDavid Korten on “What does ecological civilization mean to you?”\n \nDavid Korten on “What are the characteristics to support an ecological civilization?”\n \n\nWoodshed Featured Speakers:\nAndy Shrader\nPolitical Engagement\nOct. 28 (9:00am-10:30)\nButler 201\, Claremont School of Theology \nAndy Shrader is Director of Environmental Affairs\, Water Policy & Sustainability for the 5th District of the City of Los Angeles. He advises Councilmember Paul Koretz on issues related to the environment\, climate change\, water policy\, technology and sustainability\, working to ensure the city can meet its present economic\, environmental\, and sociopolitical needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. He staffs the Councilmember on the Energy and Environment Committee. Andy was elected in 2003 as one of the founding members of the Mar Vista Community Council where his most notable motion instituted the popular Mar Vista Farmer’s Market. He earned a Master’s Degree in Screenwriting and a Certificate in Global Sustainability from UCLA\, wrote the celebrity speeches for 10 years for the EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women (in support of cancer research\, treatment and support) and was awarded Heal the Bay’s 2011 “Super Healer Award” for his work on marine debris plastic waste issues. \n\nHerman Greene\nValues & Worldviews\nOct. 28 (1:30pm-3:00pm)\nButler 201\, Claremont School of Theology \nWith over 30 years of experience practicing law\, Herman Greene also has decades of experience in environmental issues–seeking well-being in all life communities. He is founder of the Center for Ecozoic Societies. He was the Founding Executive Director of the International Process Network\, an association promoting process-relational philosophies\, and continues to serve on its Board of Governors. He is on the Board of Advisors of the Center for Process Studies and for the Institute for the Post-Modern Development of China\, both in Claremont\, CA. Further\, he carries on a part-time practice in corporate\, tax and securities lawyer at Greene Law\, PLLC. He holds degrees in Spirituality and Sustainability\, DMin\, United Theological Seminary 2004; Law\, JD\, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1979; Ministry\, MTh and MDiv\, University of Chicago Divinity School 1969 and 1970; Political Science\, MA\, Stanford University 1967; and Political Science\, BA\, University of Florida 1966. \n  \nBecky Rittenburg\nEducation\nOct. 28 (3:15pm-4:45pm)\nButler 201\, Claremont School of Theology \nBecky Rittenburg is Community Programs Manager for the Chino Basin Water Conservation District. Over the past six years\, Becky has conducted watershed science research and developed project-based watershed education programming and curriculum for K-12 schools. She is passionate about getting kids outside to explore their watersheds\, and to giving students a voice in the conservation conversation. Collaborating with partners to provide integrated opportunities for learning\, research and restoration of our urban watershed is the most satisfying part of her job. When not working\, you can find Becky exploring southern California’s diverse ecosystems and rafting western rivers. \n  \nJoanne Poyourow\nLifestyles & Communities\nOct. 29 (10:15am-11:45)\nRound Building\, Claremont United Methodist Church \nJoanne Poyourow is an author\, an educator\, a gardener\, and a community builder. Joanne has lead Environmental Change-Makers for 11 years\, and brought the ideas of the international Transition Movement to Los Angeles.  She is one of the founding members of the Transition Los Angeles city hub which is preparing local communities for the changes coming with global warming\, peak oil\, and economic contraction. Transition Los Angeles supports action groups in many local communities within the greater Los Angeles area. It is perhaps the largest metropolitan area in the world that is working with Transition ideas. \n  \n  \nKenji Williams\nCreative Arts\nOct. 29 (1:30pm-3:00pm)\nRound Building\, Claremont United Methodist Church \nKenji Williams is Founder and Director of Bella Gaia. He is a composer and director for multi-media live theater\, augmented reality\, virtual reality\, and interactive datavisualization. Named a “100 Top Creative” by Origin Magazine\, a World Technology Network award finalist in Arts\, Entertainment\, and Education\, and a Grammy voting member\, Williams explores the nexus of art and science through collaborations as diverse as astronaut Koichi Wakata orbiting live aboard the International Space Station\, multimedia artist Paul Miller\, top world music musicians\, and institutions such as NASA\, UNEP\,  UNESCO. \n  \nXavier Rizos\nEconomics\nOct. 29 (3:15pm-4:45pm)\nRound Building\, Claremont United Methodist Church \nXavier Rizos is an analyst for the P2P (Peer-to-Peer) Foundation. The Foundation is a global network of researchers and practitioners monitoring and promoting actions geared towards a transition to a Commons-based society. We are a decentralized\, self-organized\, globally distributed community building an information-commons ecosystem for the growing P2P/Commons movement. They examine both the digital and the material worlds\, their freedoms and restrictions\, scarcities and abundances. They are an incubator and catalyst\, focusing on the “missing pieces” and the interconnectedness that can lead to a wider movement. \n  \n  \n  \n\nCo-Sponsored By:\n \n 
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/altfutures/
LOCATION:Claremont School of Theology\, Butler 201\, 1325 N. College Ave\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
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SUMMARY:Business and Management Toward an Ecological Civilization
DESCRIPTION:How will businesses and their management structures need to be designed in order that their sector can lead the way Toward Ecological Civilization? \nThe transformation to a sustainable society will not be accomplished by NGOs and non-profit organizations alone. Nor will government policies by themselves suffice\, given the strong influence of the private sector on policies (lobbying) and on funding candidates. (The same applies to transnational agreements.) The private sector will therefore play a major role in the transition. \nClearly\, a business with no social conscience ― one that acts only to maximize profits regardless of the costs to humans and the environment ― will not be an ally in this process. But it is a fallacy to paint the entire private sector with this brush. Many in this sector care deeply about achieving sustainability; they are motivated to bring about change; and they are already using their positions and their corporations in concrete ways to advance this goal. Indeed\, many features of the private sector are models for other sectors: efficiency of time and production; careful use of financial resources; streamlined and effective management; accountability to outside bodies (e.g.\, boards and shareholders)\, advanced project planning and management\, experience in innovation and R&D\, and the ability to use data and feedback to streamline operations\, improve management and production\, or even to alter their business model altogether. \nThis consultation will involve interviews with business leaders\, consultants\, and management theoriests on the subject of business and management toward and ecological civilization.
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/business-and-management-toward-an-ecological-civilization/
LOCATION:Claremont School of Theology\, Butler 201\, 1325 N. College Ave\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Consultation
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SUMMARY:The Gospel in the Ecological Crisis
DESCRIPTION:A Training for Christian Clergy \nUnion Theological Seminary in the City of New York\n3041 Broadway New York\, NY 10027 \nJune 6-10\, 2016 \nFrom the California drought to Missouri floods to changing growing seasons across America\, climate change is already affecting our country and world. The deeper ecological crisis known to front-line communities for decades is also coming to greater attention: toxic drinking water\, collapse in fisheries\, soil erosion\, and oil and gas leaks have all received recent news coverage. Historically\, the church has met world affairs with discernment\, seeking to carry out the teachings of Jesus according to the material context of the age. What is the role of the Church in this moment? How can Christian clergy help their congregations profess the Good News in a changing world? \nOn June 6-10 2016\, the Center for Earth Ethics and the Climate Reality Project will train 35 priests\, ministers\, preachers\, pastors\, nuns\, and evangelists to recognize and address the impacts of climate change in their congregations and communities. Convened with the assistance of partner organizations that include the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology\, Green for All\, GreenFaith\, Care of Creation\, the Sophia Institute\, the Kairos Center for Rights and Religion\, the Franciscan Action Network\, the NAACP\, and Creation Justice Ministries\, the topics will include: \n\nWhat the Bible says about the Earth\nThe church’s role in disaster preparedness and recovery\nCase studies of Christian witness for environmental justice\nThe scientific background of climate change\nPastoral care for grief and despair\nSustainability education in the church setting\nConnections between existing ministries of mercy and justice and the environment\n\nEligibility: Christian clergy serving congregations half- or full-time\, or the equivalent if serving multiple congregations\, are eligible for this training. Ordained Christian chaplains and members of religious orders (nuns\, monks) are also eligible. \nCost: The program will cover housing (shared guest rooms) and meals at no cost to participants\, as well as any necessary travel within New York City. Limited assistance may be available for participants who are unable to afford transportation to New York. \nWhere: Union Theological Seminary\, 3041 Broadway\, New York\, NY 10027 \nWhen: June 6-10\, 2016 \nConfirmed presenters and instructors: Vice President Al Gore (Climate Reality Project)\, Sister Simone Campbell (NETWORK)\, Jacqui Patterson (NAACP)\, Rev. Leo Woodberry\, Tim DeChristopher (Climate Disobedience Center)\, Rev. Ed Brown (Care of Creation)\, and more. \nApplications are closed for this year’s program. Applicants will be notified of decisions by April 1. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Shay O’Reilly: soreilly@centerforearthethics.org\, 212-280-1425.
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/the-gospel-in-the-ecological-crisis/
LOCATION:Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York\,  3041 Broadway \, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Climate Conflict\, Capital & Development Paradox: A case of India’s Energy & Resources Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Climate Conflict\, Capital & Development Paradox: A case of India’s Energy & Resources Crisis \nPresented by Amol Navangul \nIn collaboration with the \nInternational Section of the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR)\, \nThe Community Section of the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR)\, and \nThe National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM) \nSession Description: \nClimate change and security or economic conflicts are making the fight against poverty harder. Capital flows are more difficult to control\, applications of available resources are difficult to optimize or channelized\, and developmental goals are difficult to be attained. The eyes of the world are on these challenges. India and other emerging economies are typical examples to see these issues in that perspective\, thus the developmental policies adopted by these economies need to take strategic approach to climate change\, conflict and capital\, which are key factors affecting development and the fight against poverty. This webinar tries to see these conflicts\, development needs\, the resources allocations\, and further tries to identify the solution approach\, may that be through policy or through application of technology. \nAlthough the global development policies are to help countries gain control over their own development\, and to help individuals gain control over their own lives\, the rapid and alarming negative effects of climate change and the unified response observed in the near past have created a paradox in terms of UN Millennium Development Goals and country obligations to climate response. The webinar will take an example of energy and resources crisis faced by India\, to understand this paradox\, and will try to zero-in on possible way forward. \n[themify_button style=”Large Blue Flat” link=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adrhub-webinar-climate-conflict-capital-development-paradox-a-case-of-indias-energy-resources-crisis-tickets-25143289255?ref=enivtefor001&invite=MTAxMDk1MDkvbWFyaWx5bnNncmVlbmJlcmdAZ21haWwuY29tLzA%3D&utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=inviteformalv2&ref=enivtefor001&utm_term=attend” ]Read More[/themify_button]
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/climate-conflict-capital-development-paradox-a-case-of-indias-energy-resources-crisis/
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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SUMMARY:10th International Forum on Ecological Civilization
DESCRIPTION:It is no secret that our planet is in crisis. When China marches toward modernization\, it is facing many disturbing problems like the West did. Finding an alternative to the current form of modernization has become an urgent issue. How to create an ecological civilization? What are the political\, social and economic implications of ecological civilization? How can China continue to develop economically without repeating the mistakes the West made? What kind of education an ecological civilization calls for? What kind of role can Organic Marxism and traditional culture play in creating an ecological civilization? \nThe purpose of the Forum is to contribute to fresh reflections on these questions from both constructive postmodern and Marxist perspectives. \nThe Forum is organized by The Institute for Postmodern Development of China. The aim of The Institute for Postmodern Development of China is to create and promote new modes of social development in China and the West. The Institute seeks to integrate classical Chinese thought and contemporary forms of Western thought that are synthetic and constructive. \nThe cosponsors of this Forum include: Center for Process Studies\, CST\, Ecological Civilization International\, Pitzer College\, US-China Association for Environmental Education\, China Ecological Civilization Research and Promotion Association\, Central Bureau of Compilation and translation\, The Chinese Society for Dialectics of Nature\, Center for Constructive Postmodern Studies\, HIT\, and some other Chinese partners. \nRegistration fees will be waved for conference volunteers. If you are interested in being a volunteer for this conference\, please email us at eco_conference@postmodernchina.org.  \n[themify_button style=”Large Yellow Flat” link=”http://postmodernchina.org/blog/event/10th-international-forum-on-ecological-civilization/” ]Register[/themify_button]
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/10th-international-forum-on-ecological-civilization/
LOCATION:Pitzer College\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
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SUMMARY:Economics Toward an Ecological Civilization-2
DESCRIPTION:Arguably\, economics stands at the very center of the complex web of the current climate crisis. Many options exist for interrupting the exhaustive downward ecological spiral caused by global consumer demand and patterns of consumption. EcoCiv research begins with existing schools such as ecological economics and degrowth\, seeking to resolve areas of disagreement and formulate overlap areas based on what the economic structures and policies of a sustainable civilization would have to look like. \nThis research consultation involves interviews with leading experts in the field of economics. This is our second round of 2-day interviews on economics.
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/economics-toward-an-ecological-civilization-2/
LOCATION:Claremont School of Theology\, Butler 201\, 1325 N. College Ave\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Consultation
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SUMMARY:For Our Common Home: Authors in Dialogue over Laudato Si’
DESCRIPTION:Presenters are contributors to For Our Common Home: Process-Relational Responses to Laudato Si’ (Process Century Press\, 2015). \nTopics include Commentary on and Reception of the Encyclical\, Elements of an Integral Ecology\, Multi-Faith and Multi-Cultural Responses\, What Now?\, and The Call Forward.\nTickets are $29 per person and can be purchsed here: \n \nSpeakers Friday\, April 1\, 2016 \nJohn B\, Cobb\, Jr. Co-Editor of For Our Common Home\nBrian Henning (skype)\, Stewardship and the Roots of the Ecological Crisis \nDan Dombrowski\, A Liberal\, Catholic Response\nCatherine Keller (skype)\, Encycling: One Feminist Theological Response\nRosemary Radford Ruether\, Pope Francis’ Encyclical on Care for Creation\nTim Eastman (skype)\, Positive Solutions from a Plasma Physicist\nPhilip Clayton\, Go Thou and Do Likewise\nMark Dibben\, Management and the Care for Our Common Home\nVern Visick\, Some Reflections on Laudato Si’\nChris Daniels (skype)\, Indigenous Wisdom and Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter\nLourdes Arguelles\, Catholic and Buddhist Perspectives\nSpeakers Saturday\, April 2\, 2016 \nDavid Ray Griffin\, Protecting Our Common\, Sacred Home: Pope Francis and Process Thought\nMary Evelyn Tucker (skype)\, Climate Change Brings Moral Change\nJoseph Prabhu\, The Game Changer in the Vatican\nBarbara Muraca (skype)\, Care for our Common Home and the Degrowth Movement: A Message of Radical Transformation\nJohn Quiring\, Dialogue Between Paradigms (Anthropocentric/Biocentric\, Technocratic/Ecospiritual)\nRon Phipps\, Integral Ecology and China\nZhihe Wang and Meijun Fan\, Hope Lies in Change\nSherri Kling\, An Aesthetic Revolution of Love\nBonnie Tarwater\, At the Bedside of Mother Earth\nIgnacio Castuera\, Co-editor of For Our Common Home\nJames Conn\, A Change in the Climate of Climate Change?
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/for-our-common-home-authors-in-dialogue-over-laudato-si/
LOCATION:Claremont School of Theology\, Butler 201\, 1325 N. College Ave\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
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SUMMARY:Whitehead International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Whitehead International Film Festival is based on Alfred North Whitehead’s process philosophy – a worldview that focuses on the radically interdependent nature of all that exists. Given this interdependence\, we are each responsible for contributing as much as we can toward the common good. Intercultural appreciation and understanding is a component of the common good that can be fostered by viewing and discussing excellent films produced around the world. View this year’s film selection.
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/whitehead-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:Claremont School of Theology\, 1325 N College Ave\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Ecology of Community
DESCRIPTION:Ecology of Community: Process\, Identity\, and Transformation  \n\n\nOctober 23-25\, 2015\nClaremont School of Theology\, Butler 201\nClaremont\, CA\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuilding upon the 10th International Whitehead Conference\, this Fall conference will explore the foundations for conceiving and building a global ecological civilization. Presentations and discussions will focus particularly on the role of communities:\n\n\n\nHow are ecology and community related?\nWhat role can and should ecological communities play?\nHow should we conceive the dynamics of identity and transformation in the move toward ecological civilization?\nHow can process-relational thought contribute to understanding\, and building\, ecological community?\n\nThe conference is organized into two distinct parts\, ECI Talks\, and The Woodshed. \nECI Talks are bold presentations that seek to change the world in just 15 minutes! Exploring big ideas at the intersection of theory and practice\, ECI Talks focus on radical changes in thought\, action\, and attitude\, necessary to bring about a sustainable and just society—an ecological civilization. \nThe Woodshed is a place for serious consideration of an ECI Talk. A time for honest exploration\, critique\, and proposals for applying the bold ideas presented and radical changes proposed. All conference participants are encouraged to share their own experiences and insights\, with the goal of formulating concrete ideas for bringing about real change. \nOnline participation for this conference will be available via Zoom. If you select the “Online Participation” option\, an email with access instructions will be sent to you on the day of the conference. Please be sure to include you email address on the payment form. Without your email\, we cannot send you the conference link. Zoom is fully interactive\, so all online participants will be able to listen/watch onsite presenters as well as ask questions of their own. \nThis event is co-sponsored by ECI and the Center for Process Studies.
URL:https://ecocivinstitute.ctr4process.org/event/ecology-of-community/
LOCATION:Claremont School of Theology\, 1325 N College Ave\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
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