Outgrow the System - Film Screening
How we can reorganize our production and consumption, in order to ensure our survival as a species on this planet?
Agenda
18:00 - 18:30 - Registration & Opening
18:30 - 19:30 - Film Screening
19:30 - 20:30 - Panel Discussion
20:30 - 20:45 - Closing
About the Film:
"Change the system, not the climate" is a common demand in the climate movement. But what kind of system do we actually want? In the midst of humanity's worst crisis, the pioneers stand ready. Meet the new economic perspectives that have the potential to change the world at its core.
The original meaning of the word ”economy” is "household management”. The economy of today however, is not householding, but rather consuming our finite natural resources at an alarming pace. "Outgrow the System" explores how we can return to the essence of the term and design an economic system that genuinely manages our scarce resources.
Beyond the narrow mainstream debate and the teachings of business schools, numerous new economic ideas and practices are emerging. They challenge old assumptions and offer fresh perspectives on how we can reorganize our production and consumption, in order to ensure our survival as a species on this planet.
"Outgrow the System" aims to bring these transformative ideas to the forefront. It celebrates the abundance of creativity and ideas that exist worldwide, urging them to collide and converge. The film envisions a world where social movements worldwide can rally behind positive visions instead of merely opposing dystopias.
With this film we want to democratize the conversation around the economy, ecology, and democracy. Economics should be a topic accessible to all, not confined to experts. We wish to empower viewers to engage in discussions about economic models and to foster hope that change is not only possible, but already underway. Let's join in the movement for change!
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Panel Discussion
Rosalind Warner, PhD, MA (York), BA (SFU), Political Science - Panel Moderator
With nearly 30 years of teaching experience in subjects ranging from Global Environmental Politics to International Development, Rosalind is an expert in her field. She has researched and published on topics such as ecological modernization, global environmental governance, disaster risk reduction, and Canadian foreign policy. Rosalind's work is driven by a keen interest in environmental discourses, ethical values, and the history of environmental policies.
Sepideh Rezania, M.A.Sc
Sepideh brings over 25 years of diverse industry expertise, with a decade dedicated to market transformation and energy efficiency. Her commitment to socially and environmentally responsible solutions drives her focus on participatory program and strategy development. Sepideh prioritizes building trust within communities she works with and collaboratively crafting solutions that address all stakeholders' needs.
Sepideh has a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering. When not creating innovative solutions for her clients, she volunteers in her local community to advance climate justice.
David Jenkins
David holds a Chemistry degree from the University of Nottingham, UK. With experience in the specialty polymers industry and management consulting, David emphasizes a systems thinking approach to sustainability. He believes understanding the interrelationships within ecosystems is crucial for preserving our environment. David’s favourite quote is from Kenneth Boulding, “Anyone who believes that exponential growth is possible on a planet with finite resources is either a madman or an economist.” David believes strongly that, “The transition from our current egocentric relationship with the planet to an ecocentric one where we return to harmony with nature and each other is already happening, and is being driven by communities at the grass roots level, which is as it should be.”
John Janmaat, Ph.D., MBA, M.Sc., B.Sc.
John is an economist at the Okanagan campus of UBC. He holds a research chair in water resources and environmental sustainability, and is currently completing the last few months of a one year term serving as head of the department of Economics, Philosophy and Political Science. John grew up on a dairy farm near Chilliwack, where he spent many days with his late father working on the farm or exploring the nearby mountains. This work and these adventures planted the seeds for John’s ongoing desire to find better ways to live in harmony with each other and the natural world. His current research areas connect climate change with water and agriculture. Outside of work, John enjoys skiing, running, cycling and mountaineering, and when slowing down, growing some of his own food in a much too large garden.