The A to C of Transition – an overview…

Resilience is not a New Idea. Totnes in the 1930’s… © Totnes Image Bank

George Heath. A Powerdown Pioneer. © Totnes Image Bank

The 4 Recognitions of the Transition Movement. 1. Life with less energy is inevitable and it is better to plan for it than be taken by surprise 2. We have lost the resilience to be able to cope with energy shocks 3. We have to act for ourselves and we have to act now 4. By unleashing the collective genius of the community we can design ways of living that are more enriching, satisfying and connected than the present.

Central group deepening The Early Stages of Transition Networking, partnerships Reskilling events and workshops Projects Form initiating group Initiator Working groups Awareness raising events, gather s, widen participation Open space / form working groups Unleash! Form working groups Initiating group Core group Awareness raising

Form an Initiating Group and Design Its Evolution from the Outset

Awareness Raising…

Visiting Speakers… Totnes Sept – Dec ’06 Chris Johnstone Helena Norberg-Hodge Guy Watson Paul Mobbs Bob Flowerdew David Fleming Peter Russell Aubrey Meyer Tony Juniper Molly Scott Cato Jerry Mander Richard Heinberg Penny Livingstone-Stark Chris Skrebowski Jeremy Leggett Patrick Holden Vandana Shiva Wolfgang Sachs Herbert Girardet Peter Lipman Bill Dunster Bob Tomlinson Andrew Simms

Lay the Foundations Collaborate where possible Co-operation, not competition.

Estates in Transition conference. June 11 th Working with Local Landowners

The Official Unleashing “Maybe they will tell stories about what happened in Totnes. Maybe this evening will be something that is the beginning of one of those stories”. Dr Chris Johnstone – TTT Unleashing Sept ’06.

Form Working Groups Up and Running Arts / Food / Energy / Economics / Liaison with Local Government / Heart and Soul – the psychology of change / Medicine and Health / Housing /Education / Transport In formation; Youth,

Use Open Space Technology

Develop Visible Manifestations of the Project “Totnes, the Nut Tree Capital of Britain”. Tree Planting, January 2007.

Example: Local Food Directory

Example: The Totnes Pound

Example: Transition Tales

Facilitate the Great Reskilling Skilling Up for Powerdown. Peak Oil / Climate Change, Permaculture Principles, Food, Energy, Building and Housing, Woodlands, Water, Waste, Economics, The Psychology of Change, Energy Descent Planning …

Example: Using You Tube to Communicate Transition

Great Reskilling courses Wild Foods, natural building, seed saving, hand made paints, stove building, forest gardening, food growing, bread making... Wild Foods, natural building, seed saving, hand made paints, stove building, forest gardening, food growing, bread making...

Build a Bridge to Local Government World Cafe on Peak Oil and Climate Change with Local Councillors Endorsed by Totnes Town Council Contributions to Local Development Framework.

Honour the Elders

Energy Descent Pathways Engage the community!! Engage the community!! Start with a vision and then backcast Start with a vision and then backcast Use scenario planning to work with uncertainty Use scenario planning to work with uncertainty Incorporate creative activities – Transition Tales Incorporate creative activities – Transition Tales Integrate with LA planning? Integrate with LA planning?

Let It Go Where It Wants to Go Solar Water Heater Challenge. Solar Water Heater Challenge. The Totnes Renewable Energy Supply Company (TRESCO) The Totnes Renewable Energy Supply Company (TRESCO) Lending Library Lending Library Earth widsom council Earth widsom council Greenhouse Britain Arts project Greenhouse Britain Arts project Nut tree planting Nut tree planting Car Share Club Car Share Club TTT International Youth Music Festival… TTT International Youth Music Festival…