Congress 2010
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Join us in Taipei, Taiwan!
On April 30th to May 2nd, 2010, Taiwan will play host to the second ever Asia Pacific Greens Network Congress. Green leaders, activists, scholars and interested members of the public will converge on Taipei to discuss the issues concerning our region; On the agenda will be tackling climate change, regional governance and accountability, democracy, peace, energy, and what the transition to a greener economy might mean for us.
Among the attendees will be renowned Indian author and activist, Vandana Shiva, as well as a likely appearance by the inspirational Australian Greens leader, Bob Brown. This will truly be an exciting opportunity to showcase Taiwan and it’s people, including the work of local environmental groups and community members who are assisting us in making this Taiwan’s first ever green conference.
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Congress aims
Practical Result: forging a common consensus among attending Greens representatives and delegates, culminating in a group declaration, resolutions, elections, and a five year action plan for the APGN.
Experiential Aim: using Open Space Technology and World Cafe methods to create a participatory, diverse, and interactive Congress experience in 2010.
Additional Aims:
- To engage with and be challenged by like-minded green activists and members of the network; to share knowledge, experiences and approaches in support of the Global Greens six core values.
- To link Taiwan’s NGO community and businesses in fostering green conferencing and lifestyle choices, while also promoting a better understanding of Taiwanese society, culture, and environmental profile.
- To develop more sophisticated and participatory modes of communication and cooperation.
*If you would like to request financial support to attend the APGN Congress in Taipei, please fill out the Survey here:
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