REVERSING CLIMATE CHANGE.

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MESSAGE FROM THE CITY OF MELBOURNE.

The National Sustainable Living Festival reminds us that everyone has a role to play in protecting our environment. The City of Melbourne is proud to support this month long celebration which inspires numerous sustainable living ideas.

Over nearly two decades the event has grown rapidly, now hosting hundreds of organisations, performers and sustainability experts from across Australia and the world. From its base at Federation Square and Birrarung Marr, the Sustainable Living Festival spreads to encompass activities all over Melbourne in Eco-City hubs.

As you enjoy many of the free events, we urge you to think about ways you – individually, can reduce your impact and help fight global warming.

WE WISH YOU ALL A MOST SUCCESSFUL FESTIVAL.

MESSAGE FROM THE FESTIVAL TEAM.

Welcome to the 19th National Sustainable Living Festival. We are delighted to bring you another jam packed program in 2018.

This year we have been blown away by the response to the Festival’s call for applications, with over 300 events taking place throughout the month long celebration.

Special thanks to the continued support of our Festival Partners who continue to help us shape the event. Thank you also to the contributing presenters, performers, event organisers and the hundreds of volunteers who have given up their time to help make the Festival a great success. All of our Partners provide a wonderful lifeblood to the event and bring their enthusiasm, knowledge and energy.

And finally, thank you to the Festival production team who have worked hard to bring you this year’s program.

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WE GOT THIS.It’s all within our reach. We’ve got the knowledge, we’ve got the power and we have unknown human potential to reverse our impact on the planet. So join the Festival, along with millions of people around the world, who are transforming the way we live and protecting our precious planet.

Featuring a massive month long program of over 300 events, this year’s Festival’s got it all.

FULL MONTH PROGRAM ONLINE:

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DRAWDOWN: THE PLAN TO REVERSE GLOBAL WARMING.

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For over 50 years, Paul Hawken has dedicated his life to sustainability and changing the relationship between people and the environment. The face behind Project Drawdown – the most comprehensive plan ever proposed to reverse global warming – and author of seven other influential books, including ‘The Ecology of Commerce’, Hawken is a renowned thought leader on sustainability and climate change.

Drawdown is his latest publication, comprising of a collaboration between researchers, scientists and others to bring together 100 of the most substantive solutions to global warming. The best part is that many of the solutions already exist. Our work now is to accelerate the action and growth of what is possible fast!

“When asked if I am pessimistic or optimistic about the future, my answer is always the same: If you look at the science about what is happening on earth and aren’t pessimistic, you don’t understand data. But if you meet the people who are working to restore this earth and the lives of the poor, and you aren’t optimistic, you haven’t got a pulse.”

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STORIES & INSPIRATION TO END THE NUCLEAR AGE.

T H U R 1 F E B 6 P M T H E C U B E , A C M I F E D E R A T I O N S Q U A R E M E L B O U R N E F R E E E N T R Y

This opening night feature forum is sure to rock the boat. Travelling on the Peace Boat’s voyage to Australia and stopping in Melbourne for one night only, Making Waves tells the compelling stories of nuclear survivors from Japan and Australia.

Join us for an exclusive gathering featuring Tanaka Terumi, survivor of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki; Hasegawa Kenichi, a former Fukishima farmer; Karina Lester, Yankunytjatjara-Anangu second-generation nuclear test survivor; Scott Ludlam, former federal Senator and ICAN Ambassador.

MAKING WAVES.ICAN & AUSTRALIAN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION PRESENTS

OPENING NIGHT MILKWOOD PRESENTS

SOLE FOOD & STREET FARM. VANCOUVER’S URBAN FARMING PIONEER.

MICHAEL ABLEMAN.Street Farm is the inspirational account of residents in the notorious Low Track in Vancouver, Canada – one of the worst urban slums in North America – who joined together to create an urban farm as a means of addressing the chronic social problems in their local community. It is a story of recovery, of land and food, of people, and of the power of urban and organic farming.

Agrarian guru Michael Ableman, has been farming sustainably, building and educating about community-centred farming models

for over four decades. As a farmer, advocate, educator and author, Ableman has been a steady force fuelling our new agrarian movement. Meet this remarkable man as he shares this inspirational story while on a memorable tour of Australia.

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BEYOND THE GREEN.BOB BROWN & THE FUTURE OF ENVIRONMENTALISM.Bob Brown draws on four decades of experience in the environmental movement to deliver one of his most important and timely addresses. As the pressures on our environment and climate continue to escalate to new heights, the imperative to reach across the political and social divide and engage everyone everywhere is now more critical than ever. How can we build greater diversity in the movement to tackle the biggest environmental issues of our times? Join Bob for this must see Festival event.

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Can the global fashion industry adopt sustainable practices at a meaningful rate in the wake of our current climate crisis? Sustainability is a big buzzword in the business of fashion right now. But what does that really mean for a $2.4 trillion global industry that is often deemed to be one of the most wasteful and polluting on the planet?

Wardrobe Crisis author Clare Press leads a dynamic panel discussion on circularity, innovation and responsibility in the fashion industry, joined by Australian change-makers.

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WARDROBE CRISIS.FAST FASHION & THE RACE TO SUSTAINABILITY.

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TRANSFORMING THE SUBURBS.

HOLMGREN DESIGN PRESENTS

DAVID HOLMGREN & THE MAGIC OF PERMACULTURE.Permaculture co-founder David Holmgren leads this feature Festival forum exploring the transformative role of Australian suburbs to activate the cultural change, cooperative based action and practical solutions needed for rapid transition to a carbon-positive low energy world.

SPEAKERSDavid Holmgren – Permaculture Co-founder Costa Georgiadis – Gardening Australia, ABC TV Dominique Hes – Melbourne University Michael Ableman – Sole Food Street Farms, Canada Kat Lavers – Permaculture Practitioner Nick Ritar – Milkwood Permaculture (MC)

TAKE 3 & PATAGONIA PRESENTS

IN TOO DEEP.TIM SILVERWOOD TAKES A DIVE INTO OUR SEA TRASH CRISIS.Tim Silverwood is a passionate advocate for protecting our oceans and environment from human impacts. As a keen surfer Tim became alarmed at the increasing risks plastic pollution posed to our oceans and wildlife. Join Tim for this special ‘in conversation’ podcast with Clare Press as they take a dive into the solutions to waste in our waterways.

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THE RESCOPE PROJECT PRESENTS

GRASSROOTS REVOLUTION.RADICAL EXPERIMENTS TO REGENERATE THE LAND.Frances Jones and David Pollock’s radical project to remove livestock from their historic property, in remote Western Australia, shocked their entire district. In just a decade since they began this remarkable regeneration project, hundreds of plants and animals returned to areas where they were never expected to thrive. Join Frances and David in this high profile interactive panel to explore the power of regeneration, soil carbon and transformative change. Don’t miss this rare chance to meet this remarkable couple who are working to transform the norm.

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TALKS PROGRAMBe inspired and find out how to take action on the big issues of sustainability. Listen to the Festival’s international and local presenters giving you some of the best insights from around the world. Over 100 events to challenge your thinking and inspire your actions.

EXHIBITOR MARKETGet amongst the Festival’s Big Weekend Market and absorb yourself in the world of sustainability. Check out the huge array of products and services on offer to help you tread lightly. Get the latest on sustainable gardening, waste, design, homes, energy and transport, campaigns and much, much more.

FOODIE VILLAGE Experience some incredible and unforgettable flavours over the Big Weekend. Featuring an amazing selection of delectable food, including plant-based street food with an Asian twist, vegan Indian street food, heavenly pitas and delightful vegan baked goods.

RIVER BANK BARBring your friends and meet new ones while you hang out at the Festival Bar on the banks of the Yarra River. Featuring tasty local organic beer and wine.

SUN STAGEMusic powered by the sun featuring an array of talent playing it for the planet.

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WEEKEND. 9–11 FEB FED SQUARE & BIRRARUNG MARR

KINSHIP, BIOCULTURE & AGARI PRESENT

WOMEN OF THE EARTH BUILDINGS.THE STORY BEHIND VICTORIA’S FIRST EARTHSHIP.

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They’ve taken on the world with their eco innovations and designs, and now they return to the stage to share their insights and stories into the impact they’re having on people and the planet. What challenges have these RMIT graduates faced in getting their green designs and enterprises off the ground? This event is a must for budding eco entrepreneurs and innovative thinkers who like to keep up to date with the latest trends in green design.

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YOUNG & INFLUENTIAL. RMIT GREEN INNOVATORS RETURN.

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A self-sustained eco home made up of recycled materials rose from the ashes of Black Saturday. A vision to rebuild a home almost entirely made up of recycled materials including more than 1000 tyres, recovered glass panes, tin and timber, beer cans, glass and mud bricks that survived the fire.

It was a group of dynamic earth builders who played a central role in building Victoria’s first Earthship. The construction partnership was the biggest undertaking of its kind in Australia. Come and meet the Earth Builders who have made history and forged new ground.

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FEATURING: Ruby Chan: Moducware™ Tuong Tran: Creative Suburbs Dale Hardiman: Compostable Furniture

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TALKING TRASH.TAMMY LOGAN: LIVING A PLASTIC FREE & ZEROWASTE LIFESTYLE.

Tammy Logan combines her experience in conservation biology and community engagement to deliver a humble and honest approach to a plastic and waste free family life. Tammy wants to prove that living sustainably results in a more meaningful life and that as consumers, our buying power can be a strong force for positive change.PHOTO: ZOE PHILLIPS

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DRAWDOWN UNDER.GOING BELOW ZERO EMISSIONS.We now know zero emissions is not enough to avoid a global climate catastrophe and instead we must return to safe levels of greenhouse gases as fast as humanly possible. So how can we drawdown carbon to reach a point in time when greenhouse gases in the atmosphere peak and begin to decline? One of the most important Festival events you see about how we can tackle global warming.

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BIG BATTERIES & BRAVADO.THE HYPERCHARGED DEBATE OF ENERGY STORAGE.

The debate about energy storage in Australia is drawing out some bold and beautiful innovation. Get charged up with the latest and greatest on battery storage and renewables on the local, national and international front.

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TAKE THE POWER BACK. SWITCH ON TO YOUR COMMUNITY OWNED ENERGY SUPPLY.

What if we could supply our energy needs cleanly, fairly, affordably, and co-operatively? Community owned energy projects, electricity cooperatives and public-ownership campaigns are already empowering many communities around the country and the world. Join this lively forum with international and local leaders who are helping to take the power back.

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OFF THE GRID TALKS.

LIVING SMALL.TINY HOUSES & SMALL SCALE LIVING.

Interested in tiny houses and small-scale living? Then this one’s for you. Covering the realities of inhabiting a small space. So whether you have some building experience or you’re just starting out, come along and think small.PHOTO: TUMBLEWEED TINY HOUSE COMPANY

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DOING IT TOGETHER.LIVING & SHARING COOPERATIVELY.

Celebrating the experiences of four diverse Victorian Communities in living and sharing cooperatively. We explore the opportunities and challenges of reducing our environmental impact along with prioritising our health and wellbeing by sharing resources, places and spaces. Is this the future of suburban living?

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EXPLORE THE CITY OF MELBOURNE’S FEAST OF FESTIVAL EVENTS.From the banks of the Yarra to the trees that line our streets and parks, come along to one of the City of Melbourne’s free events and help Melbourne become a city of sustainability this Festival.

COOL DOWN, POWER UP. Pop-up park and solar tree.ILLUMINATE 2030. Climate change projection performance at ArtPlay.MELBOURNE TOWN HALL VEGGIE PATCH. Pop up Patch in the heart of the city.MOVE YOUR OWN WAY. Nature in the city walking tours.ECO-CITY STORY TELLERS. Pecha Kutcha style.BACKYARD BIODIVERSITY. Park Ranger interactive in the park.DOCK ECO LUNCH BOX. Biodiversity through art. HYDRO LOGIC. Portrait of Melbourne’s aquatic systems.CHILDREN’S ART FROM THE EARTH. Workshop for adults at ArtPlay.SPLASH YOGA. At Boyd Summer Pop-Up Park.

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BOB BROWN FOUNDATION PRESENTS

VIRTUAL TARKINE.A WINDOW INTO THE WILDERNESS.Strap on a headset and enter the world of Australia’s largest remaining cool temperate rainforest: Tasmania’s Tarkine. Delve into the wild windswept beaches, extensive buttongrass plains and pristine wild rivers. This VR experience will take your breath away.

FRI 9 – SUN 11 FEB 12PM – 4PM Register at the Bob Brown Foundation exhibitor stall at The Big Weekend Market.

TREADLIE MAGAZINE PRESENTS

TREADLIE BIKE HUB.EVERYTHING FOR A LIFE ON TWO WHEELS.This hand selected collection of bike stalls provide something for every kind of rider. The Treadlie Bike Hub will include bikes for touring, commuting, urban riding and a diverse range of electric bikes, all of which can be test ridden. Plus a range of accessories to make your ride stylish and comfortable.

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THE GREAT LOCAL LUNCH. HOSTED BY COSTA GEORGIADIS. Join Costa and over 200 local food growers and gleaners for this unique 4-course crowd farmed lunch on the banks of the Yarra River.

In 2018 the Great Local Lunch is jumping on the waste stream and inviting guests to exchange their ways of redefining food, by not only growing, but also foraging and salvaging food waste.

ENTER FOR YOUR TWO FREE TICKETS.For your two tickets, register your summer harvest or share a story of how you are redefining food and waste.

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FORAGE & ENTER.Forage and collect edible weeds for the Great Local Lunch at this special workshop on Friday 9th February 6pm. Register online.

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TESLA TINY HOUSE POWERED BY POWERWALL AT THE BIG WEEKEND 9 – 11 FEB FED SQUARE

This is the debate of all debates! The chance for us to create a sustainable world now rests precariously in our ability to reverse dangerous global warming. So is it now possible to restore climate conditions back to those safe for human civilisation?

This feature Festival event boldly sets out to make the seemingly impossible, possible. Exploring the vital role carbon ‘drawdown’ could play in helping reach a below zero emission world. What will Australia’s role look like in mounting this historic social, political and technical mobilisation to cool the planet fast?

THE FESTIVAL GREAT DEBATE.

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CREATE A BIGGER IMPACTAs one of the leading interdisciplinary research and education Institutes for sustainable development around the globe, Monash Sustainable Development Institute is harnessing Monash University’s strength to address the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Visit our stand at the Sustainable Living Festival's Big Weekend to learn about our research and courses.

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STAV.LIVE AT THE FESTIVAL’S SUN STAGE.

Featuring a range of Melbourne artists who are serious about protecting our planet. Sit back and relax by the Yarra and take in the sounds of the Festival’s solar powered Sun Stage. Check program for full session times.

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REGENERATING DEMOCRACY.DISSATISFACTION WITH DEMOCRACY ABOUNDS.

Who is responsible for making democracy work to address the ecological, economic and social crises we face? What does a thriving democracy look like in the 21st century? Join John Hewson and a lively panel for this critical conversation.

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REPAIR CAFE.FIX IT, DON’T THROW IT.

Bring along your broken household items to your lively local Repair Cafe. It’s a wonderful way to reduce landfill, teach new skills and demonstrate that there is an alternative to the ‘throw away, buy another’ culture.

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