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Economics for Conscious Evolution: International Land Taxation conference

Jun 11, 2013 No Comments by
Feasta’s Emer O’Siochru will be speaking on the first day of this conference from July 24-28 at the School of Economic Science, 11 Mandeville Place, London W1U 3AJ. It will explore a wide range of topics relating to Land Value Tax and global economic justice. More information here.
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Cloughjordan Ecolearn Experience Day: Transitioning to a Low-Carbon Society – Issues and Options, June 22nd

Jun 07, 2013 No Comments by
This one day seminar led by Professor Peadar Kirby and Feasta’s Bruce Darrell places into a wider global context the everyday issues of sustainability and resilience that the Cloughjordan ecovillage seeks to model.
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“Fresh approaches to tackling climate change” – Feasta/WinACC workshop

May 27, 2013 No Comments by
Environmental activists and anyone with an interest in environmental law are cordially invited to a weekend seminar organised by FEASTA and WinACC (Winchester Action on Climate Change). The seminar will consider fresh approaches to tackling climate change and how they might be put into action. It will appeal to those who like to hear alternative perspectives, challenge conventional thinking, and explore ideas through discussion with others. Saturday June 29th – Sunday June 30th 2013.
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The Money Mess: One-day conference, May 31st, Dublin

May 17, 2013 No Comments by
Feasta and Sensible Money are organising a one day conference in Dublin on Friday 31st May to explore the consequences of our malfunctioning money system and some of the proposals for its reform, replacement or supplement. The morning session will explore the repercussions of the way in which money is currently created while the afternoon session will focus on responses, including some Irish initiatives.
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Managing the commons to benefit all: sharing for prosperity

Mar 05, 2013 No Comments by
Presentations by Anne Ryan and John Jopling at the Alternatives for Transformation conference, National University of Maynooth, Iontas Building, March 9th. Anne Ryan will be chairing a session entitled ‘the commons and climate change’ from 11:30-13:00, during which John Jopling will also make his presentation.
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Basic Income Ireland: first public event

Feb 15, 2013 1 Comment by
A number of Feasta members, including director Anne Ryan, are involved with the new organisation Basic Income Ireland. They will be holding an free introductory meeting featuring Erik Olin Wright as a guest speaker on Thursday March 7th, at NUI Maynooth, 7-9pm.
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Cultivating Liveable Communities

Feb 08, 2013 No Comments by
An introduction to Resilience and Permaculture. Tuesday 12 February 2013 | 19.30 – 21.30 | Central Hotel, Exchequer St | €10 Pay Now / Free to Cultivate Members A presentation and facilitated discussion hosted by Davie Philip of Cultivate and Cloughjordan Ecovillage. This evening session will explore how we strengthen our communities to be more healthy and sustainable backed by local economies that are stronger and more resilient.
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A Permaculture Taster

Feb 06, 2013 No Comments
Hosted by Davie Philip of Cultivate and Bruce Darrell of Feasta, both based at Cloughjordan Ecovillage. A one-day introductory workshop this coming Saturday 9th February 2013, 10.00 – 16.30. Using an active learning approach this workshop will give an introduction to permaculture design principles and outline how they can be applied to your own life and work.
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Two lectures by Brian Davey, in Cloughjordan, Co. Tipperary.

Feb 06, 2013 No Comments
The first of these lectures, “The place of the environment in economic theory ” will take place on February 7th, and the second, “Can technology and markets can solve all the problems?”, the following Monday, February 11th.
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The twilight of the age of growth

Dec 10, 2012 2 Comments

A talk by David Korowicz to be given at The Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Newcastle/ Gateshead, UK on Fri 21 Dec 2012 at 13:30 as part of The Festival of the Apocalypse developed by artists Walker & Bromwich.

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Feasta AGM and Members’ Gathering

Nov 08, 2012 No Comments
Saturday, November 17th 2012, at 11am, the Central Hotel (Mullen Room), Exchequer St, Dublin 2. The formal business will take about an hour, after which we will have a general discussion and also focus on current Feasta activities.
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Building Resilience in an Era of Financial Crisis: Nicole Foss public lecture

Sep 26, 2012 No Comments
Next Friday, Sept 28th, at 8.30pm, in Django’s Hostel, in Cloughjordan Eco-village, Co. Tipperary. Automatic Earth energy expert, editor/blogger and Feasta member, Nicole Foss (aka Stoneleigh) will give a lecture to launch the Feasta Members’ Weekend in Cloughjordan. The lecture is open to everyone but please rsvp info@feasta.org if you plan to attend.
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“The Fair Tax” launch party

Sep 19, 2012 Comments Off
“The Fair Tax” was launched by Smart Taxes in Buswells hotel yesterday. Fr Sean Healy introduced the book with a call for general tax reform. He pointed out that Social Justice Ireland has always been a supporter of land value tax. A proposal for a land value tax to fund a citizens income has been floated in a recent European conference held on social justice issues, with which he heartily agrees. He commended the book using the words of economist Colm McCarthy in the preface.
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