Andy urges us to Do the Green Thing

Andy Hobsbawm from David Wilcox on Vimeo.

Andy Hobsbawn established the first international Internet agency back in 1994, and so when he became concerned about climate change and living a greener life he thought about how to use the skills and creativity around his business. (read more...).

Gaming for low carbon

Dave Briggs explains how he and others will be using the social media game at 2gether08 to help develop a communiversity for local carbon communities, planned by Tracey Todhunter.>

Help Tracey and her team tackle climate change

Community networking to tackle climate change from David Wilcox on Vimeo.

The aim behind 2gether08 is not just to talk about social issues and digital technology, but to start forming collaborations for practical action. The Social Innovation Camp that Anna Maybank described here shows how that is possible.

One big idea now emerging at 2gether08 is using online networking, and public service media, to help communities reduce their carbon footprints. (read more...).

Protein Forum takes us beyond cool gadgets

Protein Forum takes us beyond cool gadgets from David Wilcox on Vimeo.

William Rowe’s Protein Forum at 2gether08 will launch a series of monthly events, bringing together people from different fields for inspiration and continuing conversation.
William’s ultimate aim is to develop “TED Shoreditch” … which is welcome news for those of us who would love to go to the big TED.com but can’t manage the $6000 ticket for three days. Still, we can watch the videos of brilliant speakers exploring what makes us happy, how the mind works, the rise of collaboration and much else. (read more...).

environmental change: what’s happening

Development. Let’s face it; it’s an outdated, very tricky word. I heard from Ben Ramsden, who directs Pants to Poverty, that it’s about change. I’ve heard this ideal time and time again across various mediums. I agree whole-heartedly; radical, heart pumping change! (read more...)!