As we face a looming financial crisis, what are the threats and opportunities to social and environmental movements?

This one day forum will look at the opportunities and threats connected to the economic downturn – political, financial, cultural. We will look at hope and fear, sketch out pathways to a better future, and how we could get to a safe climate economy in 10 years. We will also consider how we could make Melbourne a sustainable city – one that is compact, people friendly, based on public transport, renewable energy, biodiversity and food production.