The Conservation Bytes Blog
Professor Corey Bradshaw is the Director of Ecological Modelling at the Environment Institute at the University of Adelaide, Australia and the convener of the Adelaide MAHB Node. As part of his outreach, he runs the blog ConservationBytes.
Read MoreSocial Movements, Competing Crises and Effective Action
The MAHB held a Symposium titled “Social Movements, Competing Crises and Effective Action” on December 7, 2011 at Stanford campus. Doug McAdam, Professor of Sociology and Director of Urban Studies at Stanford University (with affiliations in American Studies, Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity, and the Interdisciplinary Program in Environmental Research) facilitated the discussion. The goal was to explore how academics and civil society as a whole might shift concerns for humanity into high impact action; given the...
Read MoreMAHB Goes to the Movies
MAHB recommends these films for your viewing pleasure. There are excellent award winning films that are relatively fresh on the scene. They explore issues that are near to the heart of MAHB. We suggest that you explore the websites for public viewings of the films, promote the films at your local library/school, or simply order the films for home viewing this holiday season. MOTHER: Caring for 7 Billion “The film illustrates both the overconsumption and the inequity side of the population issue by following Beth, a...
Read MoreThe Equity Movement
At the core of MAHB is the challenge to envision and build and equitable and sustainable future for all. The recent global “occupy” movement has catapulted awareness of inequity and institutions which foster the widening gap between the rich and poor. Find out more about the Occupy Movement that is sweeping the nation. The following articles, websites, and movie clips just scratch the surface of this new social movement. Occupy the Future: Holding Our Institutions and Practices Accountable to Our...
Read MorePopulation 7 Billion
As we pass the mark of 7 billion humans on Earth a global dialogue about population, the environment and our collective future is taking the forefront. Here is a collection of some of the recent media on this topic: Articles: State of World Population 2011: People and possibilities in a world of 7 billion United Nations Population Fund October 2011 Population Growth Sees Myths Reborn by Paul Ehrlich The Age: Australia. November 1, 2011 Why the Real Victim of Overpopulation Will Be the Environment by...
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The High Price of Materialism
May 9, 2012
Check out this video about the role of materialism in our lives by the Center for a New American Dream:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGab38pKscw
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21 Issues for the 21st Century
April 29, 2012
Results of the UNEP Foresight Process on Emerging Environmental Issues
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The purpose of the UNEP Foresight Process is to produce, every two years, a careful and authoritative ranking of the… - March 2012 MAHB Newsletter April 29, 2012 read more
