A Climate for Change
Channel: Ecumenical Climate Justice Network
Date: 2020-10-03

A pre-election discussion on strategies for a new future, touching on key issues of economy, wellbeing, water and youth leadership
About this Event

A facilitated online seminar with presentations and panel discussion.
Facilitator

Paul Blaschke, Wellington Progressive Jewish Congregation
Presenters

    Assoc. Professor Linda Te Aho, Tainui. Waikato River Authority. Waterways and water resources.
    Rod Oram, Journalist. Business, ethics and economics commentator.
    Trevor McGlinchey QSM, Ngai Tahu. NZ Council of Christian Social Services. Welfare Expert Advisory Working Group.
    Anya Bukhold-Payne Climate Challenge. Youth Leadership.
    Teanau Tuiono, Nga Puhi, Cook Islands. Education & politics.

The seminar expands on the letter from Ecumenical Climate Justice to the Prime Minister and other Ministers setting out options for post COVID policy.

Presenters will discuss ethics and options for the economy, waterways, and social support aligned with climate justice; and feature a voice for youth.

We emphasise Te Tiriti o Waitangi as a theme for environmental and social transformation.

Topics highlighted in the webinar include:
Economy and ethics:

    Investing for climate responsibility
    work that is kind to people and environments
    renewable energy
    sharing wealth through tax and sufficient incomes, 

Wellbeing and welfare

    Income sufficiency – benefits, abatements and secure income
    investing in warm housing with community facilities and services, 

Youth leadership and climate change
Bolder action on waterways

    Safeguards for rivers, rangatiratanga, water for Māori development, commercial use