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In the current pandemic situation, we are going to use this page to find articles, podcast & opinions about “What is the New Normal?” We want to generate collective ideas, robust discussion and analysis around how we can use this crisis as a catalyst for transformation.

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World Economic Forum article asking timely questions about whether the COVID-19 crisis could give rise to a greener global future where we live within our limits.

World Economic Forum article asking timely questions about whether the COVID-19 crisis could give rise to a greener global future where we live within our limits.

Where will we be in six months, a year, ten years from now? There are a number of possible futures, all dependent on how governments and society respond to…

Where will we be in six months, a year, ten years from now? There are a number of possible futures, all dependent on how governments and society respond to…

Checked your footprint lately? Enviro-Mark has a great calculator and off-set options. Easy to do at home on the coach. When we know, we care.

Checked your footprint lately? Enviro-Mark has a great calculator and off-set options. Easy to do at home on the coach. When we know, we care.

08.08.2109 ONE NZ Statement at the QLDC Council meeting on decision making in a climate emergency. Moving towards 21st democracy.

08.08.2109 ONE NZ Statement at the QLDC Council meeting on decision making in a climate emergency. Moving towards 21st democracy.

Podcast with Dr. Zach Bush on the Pandemic of Possibility. “Let’s connect humans to be co-creative rather than consumptive.” Highlights global challenges and singularity of planet.

Podcast with Dr. Zach Bush on the Pandemic of Possibility. “Let’s connect humans to be co-creative rather than consumptive.” Highlights global challenges and singularity of planet.

Want to know more about the circular economy? The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is leading the way in circular economy and the future of plastics

Want to know more about the circular economy? The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is leading the way in circular economy and the future of plastics

Following the collapse of Rana Plaza in Bangladesh, this UK NGO by stopping fast, unethical fashion by asking the very simple question #whomademyclothes?

Following the collapse of Rana Plaza in Bangladesh, this UK NGO by stopping fast, unethical fashion by asking the very simple question #whomademyclothes?

08.05.19. Joint statement from One New Zealand and Sustainable Queenstown in response to the proposed expansion and duplication of the Queenstown Airport.

08.05.19. Joint statement from One New Zealand and Sustainable Queenstown in response to the proposed expansion and duplication of the Queenstown Airport.

How to Fuel the Economy Without Increasing Debt, through Sovereign Money.  Ben Dyson, Founder of Positive Money, speaking at the Positive Money 2014 conference. Great start…

How to Fuel the Economy Without Increasing Debt, through Sovereign Money. Ben Dyson, Founder of Positive Money, speaking at the Positive Money 2014 conference. Great start…

Founded following Greta Thunberg speech to the UN in 2018, ER demands government’s begin emergency action to halt global warming, participatory democracy…

Founded following Greta Thunberg speech to the UN in 2018, ER demands government’s begin emergency action to halt global warming, participatory democracy…

Join former Irish President Mary Robinson and comedian Maeve Higgins, celebrating amazing women doing remarkable things in pursuit of climate justice.

Join former Irish President Mary Robinson and comedian Maeve Higgins, celebrating amazing women doing remarkable things in pursuit of climate justice.

In Wanaka? Connect with the community. The WanakaApp has a connects you with groups working on the SDG, the 52 Week Challenge as well as news and events around the region.

In Wanaka? Connect with the community. The WanakaApp has a connects you with groups working on the SDG, the 52 Week Challenge as well as news and events around the region.

David Korowicz, systems thinker, physicist and human systems ecologist provides us with a study in global systemic collapse of our financial system. Food for thought.

David Korowicz, systems thinker, physicist and human systems ecologist provides us with a study in global systemic collapse of our financial system. Food for thought.

If growth is inherently unsustainable, what is the new economic paradigm? Kate Raworth’s ground breaking research focuses on how to measure living within our means.

If growth is inherently unsustainable, what is the new economic paradigm? Kate Raworth’s ground breaking research focuses on how to measure living within our means.

No time for doom and gloom. Project Drawdown focuses on some very cool solutions to not only stop, but reverse global warming. This one is a MUST read.

No time for doom and gloom. Project Drawdown focuses on some very cool solutions to not only stop, but reverse global warming. This one is a MUST read.

The 52 Week Challenge is a year long journey into the wonderful world of sustainability. Focused on acts that we can all do to transform our communities for good.

The 52 Week Challenge is a year long journey into the wonderful world of sustainability. Focused on acts that we can all do to transform our communities for good.