Andrew Knox 13 August, 2010. Transition Towns Offering Positive Encouragement Mechanics of Transition Towns Transition Toronto.

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Andrew Knox 13 August, 2010

Transition Towns Offering Positive Encouragement Mechanics of Transition Towns Transition Toronto

Transition Towns

We have problems Rockström et al., 2009, Nature 461 “The problem is the solution.” -Bill Mollison

Positive Aspects of a Low-Carbon Future

Transition The “how” remains

Transition: How it works Community-based Positive Attitude Transition Culture, arts, stories etc. Twelve Steps

Step 1: Start a steering group Step 2: Raise awareness Step 5: Form sub-groups (e.g. food, housing) Step 8: Facilitate the Great Reskilling

Transition Toronto Started in late 2009 Working towards urban Transition – Montreal, London, Los Angeles – Transition Canada, National networks Transition cafes, workshops East Toronto Transition Enthusiasts, Annex, Parkdale, North York (pods) transitiontoronto.ning.com (check events)

Transition Toronto Raising awareness Still need members, skills Everyone can join! – Start your own pod Do transition projects, we will support you

“No spin, no sugar coating” “Not a good chance, but our best chance” We have big problems Transition is a framework for solutions

Thank you! Andrew Knox transitiontoronto.ning.com