At this stage in human and geological history, managing climate change is a race against time: can we act fast enough to avoid a collapse of civilization?
It’s this question that Bill McKibben, American author, environmental activist and coordinator of the 2019 Festival Albertine, will attempt to answer from Friday, November 8 to Sunday, November 10.
On the agenda are three days of discussions between intellectuals, politicians, activists and citizen actors to discuss the urgency for action, environmental justice, local politics, consumption, food production and the motivation to change our habits.
The debates are moderated in English by Bill McKibben. Events are free of with reservation, which can be made using the links below.
Here’s the full schedule.
Friday, November 8
THE CLIMATE MOMENT @ 7 p.m.
We need to understand the particular gravity of this moment in time. What does it feel like to live amid both despair and hope, and what are the keys to implementing change?
With Naomi Klein, Alexandria Villaseñor, and Joëlle Zask.
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Saturday, November 9
HOW FAST DO WE NEED TO MOVE—AND HOW FAST CAN WE MOVE? @ 2 p.m.
To hit the targets set in Paris, it appears we’ll need to have cut fossil fuel use in half by the end of the next decade. But is it technically possible, and is it politically achievable?
With Romain Felli, Mark Jacobson, and Priscillia Ludosky. Introduction by Ambassador Silvio Gonzato, Deputy Head of the European Union Delegation to the United Nations.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT & POLICY MAKING @ 4:30 p.m.
As national governments fail to move at the necessary speed, cities are trying to fill the gap. Can local governments and other stakeholders really step into the policy-making void?
With Cherri Foytlin, Clément Guerra, Jade Lindgaard, and Bryan Parras.
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WHAT WE EAT, AND HOW WE GROW IT, MAY NEED TO CHANGE @ 7 p.m.
From France’s attempt to increase carbon in the soil to great chefs working to make their menus responsible, how can this most basic of all human actions help in the climate fight?
With Perrine Hervé-Gruyer, Raj Patel, and Matthew Raiford.
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FESTIVAL ALBERTINE COCKTAIL RECEPTION FEATURING DJ SPOOKY @ 9:30 p.m.
Celebrate Festival Albertine with a DJ party featuring tunes spun by Paul D. Miller aka DJ Spooky!
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Sunday, November 10
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE @ 2 p.m.
Climate change is hitting some harder than others. What politics, policies, and new economies might hasten progress?
With Mustafa Santiago Ali, Malcom Ferdinand, and Marie Toussaint.
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HOW DO WE GET PEOPLE TO CARE @ 4:30 p.m.
Artists and activists will be called upon to discuss how to change people’s minds and amplify the call to action.
With Irina Brook, Fabrice Hyber, and Paul D. Miller aka DJ Spooky.
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