Published by Camilla on 18 Jun 2013
Mike Freedman is the director and producer behind the documentary Critical Mass. He describes himself as a cynical realist. In addition to his film work, he is also a Guest Lecturer at Bournemouth University and a writer. Critical Mass is Mike’s first feature-length film project. It investigates the impact of human population growth and consumption [...]
Published by JaneLee on 13 Jun 2013
We are excited to share some news from WiserLocal New Delhi about a new initiative they are undertaking in partnership with Indian Youth Climate Network and Fazilka EcoCabs to bring peddle-powered rickshaws to the streets of South Delhi. WiserIndia Director Yatin Thakur gives us the details… By Yatin Thakur The wheel, one of the [...]
Published by Camilla on 11 Jun 2013
“During my lifetime, I have not seen enough real impact of the work of non-governmental organizations. There is too much division and everyone working on his or her own. My goal is for us to have one common goal and realize that our issues are connected. We are part of the same family, living in [...]
Published by JaneLee on 04 Jun 2013
June 5th is World Environment Day! Tell us about one thing you would do to make our planet a better place. For inspiration, read below to find out what the UN is focusing on in 2013… In 1972, the UN organized the first World Environment Day with the purpose of encouraging individuals all over the [...]
Published by JaneLee on 30 May 2013
Wiser.org member Suzon Fuks is an intermedia artist and director from Belgium currently based in Australia. She founded an innovative online platform called Waterwheel where anyone can share performances, presentations and resources that explore water as both a topic and metaphor. It examines water as a “global resource, fundamental element, environmental issue, political dilemma, universal theme [...]
Published by JaneLee on 23 May 2013
Photo credit: Dr. Mark Kimura With International Day for Biodiversity yesterday and World Environment Day coming up on June 5th, it’s fitting that this week’s featured woman is a passionate advocate for animals and the environment. Megan Lamson is a marine biologist and conservationist who works with Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund to coordinate coastal marine debris [...]
Published by JaneLee on 14 May 2013
Meet Fidelis Balakasi, Wiser.org member and a coordinator for the WiserSouthernAfrica group! He is the Founder and Technical Advisor of uMunthu Centre for Environment and Education (UCEE), a not-for-profit based in Malawi that addresses and promotes the stewardship of the environment using uMunthu philosophy. uMunthu (also known as Ubuntu) focuses on people’s allegiances and relations with each [...]
Published by JaneLee on 09 May 2013
Candia Lea Cole is an artist, poet, eco-visionary and eco-lifestyle educator, as well as a whole foods cookbook author specializing in eco-sustainable cuisine. She founded a business called Eco-Learning Legacies that provides educational resources to people who want to live eco-intelligently and become feminine eco-leaders in their homes and communities. She explains, “My work highlights [...]
