The Converging World
Converging World is based on the principle of contraction and convergence in regard to climate change, which means reducing the ecological footprint of some while increasing that of others. As the pressures of population and consumption are stretching the planet s capacity beyond its limits, this convergence is an urgent necessity. This Briefing explores these ideas and describes how a new charity is forming to put these ideas into action. Inspired by the work of an Indian agency called Social Change and Development (SCAD), the initiative has started by directly reducing carbon emissions by erecting wind turbines in India, which leads to income for economic development in this poor part of the world. At the same time it will indirectly raise funds as gifts from individuals and businesses in the demanding (Western) world in return for an allocation of the carbon saved. These funds are used to address the important issue of carbon reduction in the developed world and to promote social change towards sustainable living through local groups across the globe.
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Book Description:
A revolutionary solution to global warming - that's already working
About the Author:
John Pontin has a keen interest in sustainability, sitting on
the boards of Sustainability West, Business West and the RSA's Advisory
Council. He is a board member of the Natural Step (part of Forum for the
Future). His company JT Design Build has developed a national profile for
its stance on green issues in construction.
Ian Roderick is the Director of the Schumacher Institute for Sustainable
Systems, a new `think-and-do tank' created by the Schumacher Society. He is
also president of the UK Systems Society and a leading light in the Go Zero
project in Chew Magna.
the boards of Sustainability West, Business West and the RSA's Advisory
Council. He is a board member of the Natural Step (part of Forum for the
Future). His company JT Design Build has developed a national profile for
its stance on green issues in construction.
Ian Roderick is the Director of the Schumacher Institute for Sustainable
Systems, a new `think-and-do tank' created by the Schumacher Society. He is
also president of the UK Systems Society and a leading light in the Go Zero
project in Chew Magna.
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