1. Andrew Knox 13 August, 2010

2. Transition Towns Offering Positive Encouragement Mechanics of Transition Towns Transition Toronto

3. Transition Towns

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

5. Positive Aspects of a Low-Carbon Future

6. Transition The “how” remains

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

8. 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

9. 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)

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

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

12. Thank you! Andrew Knox transitiontoronto.ning.com transitiontoronto@gmail.com