Programme
Here’s an idea of what you can expect in the programme at Shared Planet 2008. Use the links on the left to find out more details about each area of the programme.
You can now reserve your place onto your favourite workshop, discussion or film if they are happening during Sessions 1, 2 and 3. Don’t miss out! Book now to avoid disappointment.
Burmese refugee and human rights campaigner Zoya Phan closes Shared Planet 2007
Image © Chris Davy
Speakers
Each year, Shared Planet welcomes inspirational speakers from across the world and 2008 will be no exception:
- Caroline Lucas MEP
- Young people from Ghana’s largest Fairtrade cooperative, Kuapa Kokoo*.
- Tony Juniper
- Salamina Motsogae
“Very inspiring; speakers all very animated”
Participant at Shared Planet 2007
*Live video link.
A Street Theatre workshop at Shared Planet
Image © Chris Davy
Workshops
Choose from 39 different workshops covering a range of topics:
Skills workshops like: Sustainable living, non-violent direct action, media training, fundraising ideas, using the internet for campaigning…
Issues in more depth and detail: Tax justice, development education, funding the fossil fuel industry, the politics of thinking green, the right to health and AIDS treatment, the UK Asylum system, African Renaissance in South Africa…
And some fun, hands-on ones too, like guerilla gardening and climate art projects.
“Too many good choices!”
Participant at Shared Planet 2007
Redress Fashion campaign update at Shared Planet
Image © Chris Davy
Campaign Updates
Shared Planet is the annual opportunity to get up to date and ready to go home and get involved in People & Planet’s campaigns. This year there will campaign updates on
“Now I understand better what Ditch Dirty Development is about”
Participant at Shared Planet 2007
The stalls are a popular feature of Shared Planet
Image © Chris Davy
Stalls
Use those spare moments between sessions to visit stalls run by a wide range of NGOs and voluntary organisations. To see who will be at Shared Planet check out the list here.
“Lots of enthusiastic people giving us lots of ideas”
Participant at Shared Planet 2007
3D specs won’t be required at Shared Planet
Image © istockphoto.com/Rich Legg
Films
A dedicated film venue will host a programme of films guaranteed to inspire and stir you into action. The full list of films is now available
“best film I’ve seen all year”
Participant at Shared Planet 2007
A panel discussion at Shared Planet
Image © Chris Davy
Debates
Panel debates on big issues is a key part of the Shared Planet programme. Look out for one of this years main features, a Stop Climate Chaos Question Time with representatives from the main political parties.
The other panel debates will be:
- Fairtrade Is Fairtrade an effective strategy for poverty reduction?
- The Age of Plenty or the Age of Famine? What are the real causes of the global food crisis?
- CCTV, ID cards and the DNA database This debate has now become a workshop in the form of discussion due to panelists being unable to attend because of unforeseen circumstances.
Engaged students discuss
Image © Chris Davy
Discussions
This year expect some inspirational and in-depth discussions as students from all across the UK debate the key political and social issues of our time. For a full list, check out the discussion page.
“An excellent range”
Participant at Shared Planet 2007
The Shared Planet 2006 Party
Image © Charlie Harvey
Party
Shared Planet wouldn’t be the same without the famous Saturday night party!
“awesome atmosphere — an incredible night!”
Participant at Shared Planet 2007