“The best, most engaging conference I’ve been to in my life” Chatham House Sustainability Accelerator UnConference. Why is this? Mostly, the conference format is driving this joy. The format is participatory. These are the conference notes for everyone to have a sense of what was discussed and spark ideas for you. Thanks to all who came.
You, the participants decide the questions and agenda. You use your agency and choice to leave discussions where you are not learning or adding to. If no one is debating what you feel is the crucial topic, you are empowered to call the debate yourself. There’s a timing outline but discussions can be as short (<10mins) or as long (hours) as you decide.
Here is some of the contents of the UnConference:
Is there enough world for all the solutions that need land to happen at the same time?
Is arguing helpful when there isn’t a right answer?
Let’s talk about a sustainable future for the global south
What does an interplanetary future look like and is that sustainable? -How to get the capital markets to acknowledge positive and negative impacts on investments
Why are we going to fail at achieving a sustainable future?
How should we prioritise what we focus on?
Government as CRO (Chief Risk Officer) – Lets’ Discuss
If we fail to understand different perspectives on justice, we will fail --The How to pivot to a sustainable economy. Accounting could be a game changer
The Root Cause of Climate & Social Inequality
What have been (un)successful sustainability/social movements and why?
Waste management, circular economy and sustainability in general --What is your definition of sustainability?
How can investors improve their stewardship?
Are we decarbonising the construction quickly enough?
Why doesn’t my mum/friend/colleague understand?