GEM 'Critical Issues'
International Seminar Series
2006-07 Academic Year Theme: Sustainable Communities
The acclaimed GEM Critical Issues International Seminar Series returns for its third season during the 2006-07 academic year. Invited speakers, each experienced experts in their field, will discuss on-the-ground work to build sustainable communities. Drawing on first-hand experience in South Africa, Australia, Vietnam and other countries, these speakers will illuminate how efforts at the community level are succeeding in building a sustainable future.
All seminars are free and open to the public.
The inaugural season of the GEM Critical Issues International Seminar Series in 2004-2005 featured six renowned international speakers who addressed global security from an environmental perspective. Click here to view or download a booklet, in PDF format, highlighting that series. Click here for links to videos of 2004-2005 speakers.
During the 2005-2006 academic year, five speakers from Native American and overseas indigenous cultures discussed sustainability from the perspective of indigenous cultures' traditional knowledge, spirituality, community and health. Every presentation was videotaped and made available on this website. View a booklet here highlighting the series in PDF format.
- GEM Critical Issues International Seminar Series for 2005-2006 academic year
- GEM Critical Issues International Seminar Series for 2004-2005 academic year
Location
Country Springs Hotel and Conference Center, 1501 North Point Drive, Stevens Point
Hosted by:
UW-Stevens Point Global Environmental Management Education Center (GEM)
Sponsored by:
GEM through grants from USDA Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006 at 7:00p.m.
Helping citizens build sustainable communities in South Africa
Dr. Kevin Winter, Lecturer in the Environmental & Geographical Science Department, University of Cape Town, South Africa.
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006 at 7:00p.m.
Building sustainable communities in Vietnam through Permaculture
Darren Doherty, Australian environmental consultant and Permaculture instructor.
Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at 7 p.m.
Building Sustainable Communities in India
Mitul Baruah, Foundation for Ecological Security, India
Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at 7 p.m.
Building sustainable communities with indigenous people of Oaxaca, Mexico
Dr. Ernesto Castañeda, Instituto Tecnologico del Valle de Oaxaca (ITVO)
