Survival Academy Program

WhatIf I

WereThe

Solution?

SURVIVAL ACADEMY PROGRAMME COPENHAGEN 8-17 DECEMBER


Looking at the big problems of our world - What can each one of us do?

This workshop will introduce small urban initiatives from Berlin were citizens have taken the future in there own hands instead of waiting until politicians decide for them. The urban initiatives are for example mobile organic gardens, fight against urban gentrification, and neighbourhood projects.

Price: Contribute according to ability Time: December 9, 2009 from 9am to 3pmHosts: Julia Hutzler und Thurid Andressen Location:Bolsjefabrikken, Lærkevej 11, 2400 København NV

Transform the city – step by step

This is the official opening of the Survival Academy. You will get an intro to Survival Academy, get sessions tasters from our amazing programme and a World Cafe group dialogue exploring the question “What if I were the solution” .

After 8 PM the event will be followed by music from DJ Carl K and cocktails

Price: 10 EuroLocation: Global, Street: Nørre Allé , 2200 København NTime: December 8, 2009 from 5pm to 8pmHosts: Mille Bojer, Ole Qvist-Sørensen, Carsten Ohm og Julie Abitz

OPENING SESSION

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As social change practitioners, we take an active role in shaping the future of our societies and our planet. This short course will dive into questions at the heart of this effort - questions about our world-view, our ways of understanding the world. We’ll explore the profound but little-known “participatory science” of J.W. Goethe, the poet and scientist that some consider a father of post-modern and quantum thought.

This event will be offered by Jeff Barnum. Jeff Barnum is a co-founder of Reos Partners and an artist, teacher, process designer, and facilitator.

Price: Contribute according to ability Time: December 9, 2009 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm Host: Jeff Barnum Location: Room 204, Nørre Alle 7, København N

World-View and Social Innovation


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Climate change epitomizes, in the extreme, everything we know about tough social challenges: how they arise, why we get stuck, and what it takes to make progress. It demonstrates the extreme fullness of our world and the global interdependence this produces. It exemplifies extreme dynamic, social and generative com-plexity: cause and effect interlinked and separated by decades and continents; deeply differing perspectives and priorities among the world-wide actors involved; and a situation that no one has ever faced before.

All participants will recive at free copy of “Love and Power”

Price: Free Time: December 9, 2009 from 5pm to 7pmHost: Adam Kahane Location: LiteraturHaus, Møllegade 7, 2200 København N

Book Launch by Adam Kahane: Power and Love: A Theory and Practice of Social Change

This workshop proposes that dealing with climate change through negotiation between governments is seriously inadequate. We, the citizens of the world, need to take responsibility by first understanding what is behind climate change--including the global financial system and the global monetary system, which lead to unbridled competition and consumption. Education and coordinated action through citizens’s panels in dialogue with groups of experts are proposed, through a blueprint for change that can be applied locally and regionally. Multi-media presentation, using slides, film clips and other media.

Price: 10 Euro Time: December 10, 2009 from 9am to 12:30pmHosts: Leo Burke and Carolyn Lee Location: Room 204, Nørre Alle 7, København N

Acting Together at the Root of the Climate Crisis

Dec

9

An open space workshop in which we will discuss how organizations are creating sustainable value for their shareholders, the environment and the communities in which they operate.

Based on research at Instituto De Empresa in Spain, the workshop facilitators will share their findings and cre-ate the space for participants to to develop, share and debate their own organizational strategies for address-ing climate change.

Price: Free Time: December 9, 2009 from 10am to 1pmHosts: Brad Krauskopf, Tanguy De Bock, Drury Mackenzie and Max Oliva Location: Room 305, Nørre Alle 7, København N

How are organizations creating financial value by addressing climate change?


Today’s climate change situation is characterized by enormous complexity. Relying on past experience to figure out what to do is no longer sufficient. If we always do what we’ve always done, we’ll always get what we always got. So, if we want to address this complex challenge, then we have to learn a different approach. This approach has to be not piece-meal but systemic; not relying exclusively on authorities and experts, but includ-ing all key stakeholders.

This one day course introduces the approach and capacities of the Change Lab.

Price: 100 Euro Host: Adam Kahane, Jeff Barnum and Mille Bojer, Reos Partners Time: Dec 10, from 9am - 5pm Location: Room 305, Nørre Allé 7, 2200 København N

The Change Lab: Coping with the complexity of Climate Change

To stand up against climate change we as humans need to change as well. The green revolution is not a tea party – hard decisions need to be made. But people react differently when confronted with the demand of change. Do you feel powerl

ess against the guys who don’t give a damn about climate change? Or tired of all these new ways of doing good and have ended up not believing in any of them? This session explores the different roles coming up when we are confronted with change. And it helps you understand what lies in the resistance of change.

Price: 80 Euro Time: December 11, from 9.30am to 4.00 pmHost: Julie Abitz Location: Room 106, Nørre alle 7, 2200 København N

Deep Democracy: Confronting the conflicts of (climate) change

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Build a visual language for designing, hosting and documenting meaningful community dialogues around the present climate challenges.

In a changing world we – as individuals, communities and organizations - often search for clarity and under-standing of where in the big picture we fit in. We seek a strong vision for a positive future which can give us hope and the energy to go in that direction.

Price: 175 Euro Time: December 10, 2009 from 9am to 4:30pmHost: Ole Qvist and Stine Arensbach Location: Bigger Picture, Fælledvej 12, 2200 København N

Visual Language, -Thinking and -Practice for a better world


When faced with tremendous change in the world it is an important skill to be able to maintain ones own balance, when many things outside of oneself might be going out of balance. The discipline of peace gives 8 pratices to finding this sense of inner peace in our daily lives.

It carries an approach to realizing the First Peace in oneself based on ancient Maya and pre Maya wisdom and the understanding that we cannot create a peaceful world without creating a culture of peace within our-selves.

Price: 40 Euro Time: December 11, 2009 from 9am to 4pmHost: Rowan Simonsen and Carl Damm Location: Room 305, Nørre Alle 7, København N

Discipline of Peace - increasing our resilience through cultivating inner peace

What if we had applied today’s thinking to where we were some twenty years ago? What might the visions and imagined futures have been? What might the plans have looked like? And, how does that compare with what actually happened in the world and in the business community?

This workshop engages the participants in co-creating a map of the last thirty years. It reminds us how we have changed our minds and assumptions before. It creates respect for the unknown and appreciation for how we can attain successful outcomes. It serves as a preparation for our next business moves.

Price: 10 Euro Time: December 11, 2009 from 9am to 1pmHost: Margareta Barchan and Katja Subrizi-Wessling Location: Room 204, Nørre Alle 7, København N

Learning for Future Business Moves

Dec

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Would you like to know and engage in dialogue about how the Climate Challenge can be looked upon and addressed from a Theory U point of departure?

Have you got a question for Otto Scharmer?

Would you like to understand Theory U better and know how you can apply it in your work?

Then here is an invitation to a video conference with Otto!

Price: 15 Euro Time: December 11, 2009 from 2pm to 4:30pmHost:Carsten Ohm and Katrine Dietrich, Unfolding Fields Location: Global, Nørre Alle 7

BREAKING NEWS: Otto Scharmer live - on Theory U & Climate Change


An open invitation to spend 5 minutes or the entire evening in the beautiful cathedral of Copenhagen. ..... a place to rest and renew after the first week of Survival Academy. NEW: Miha Pogacnik, world famous “Theory U-violinist” has announced his arrival - and he will be performing along with several other topclass experimental artists around the questions:

How do I - in the context of the climate challenge - get the serenity, To accept the things I cannot change Courage to change the things I can And wisdom to know the difference?

Price: Free Time: December 11, 2009 from 8pm to 11:45pmHost: Carsten Ohm Location: Nørregade 8, 2200 København N

“What a wonderful world” in the Night Cathedral of Copenhagen

In a game of chess, even in a scenario of difficulties, “zugzwang” means the compulsory move: it’s your turn to play. The film Zugzwang is a documentary on climate change produced by the Brazilian film director Duto Sperry including interviews with Brazilian and international climate leaders.

This event is part of the international launch of Zugzwang. During the event, we will show the 50 minute film, and engage in a dialogue with the director and several of the leaders who participate in the film.

Price: Free Time: December 11, 2009 from 5pm to 8pmHost: Duto Sperry and Mille Bojer Location: LiteraturHaus, Møllegade 7, København N

Zugzwang: Brazilian film launch and dialogue with climate leaders

Dec

11

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This workshop proposes that dealing with climate change through negotiation between governments is seriously inadequate. We, the citizens of the world, need to take responsibility by first understanding what is behind climate change--including the global financial system and the global monetary system, which lead to unbridled competition and consumption. Education and coordinated action through citizens’s panels in dialogue with groups of experts are proposed, through a blueprint for change that can be applied locally and regionally. Multi-media presentation, using slides, film clips and other media.

Price: 10 Euro Time: December 11 2009 from 9am to 12:30pmHosts: Leo Burke and Carolyn Lee Location: Room 204, Nørre Alle 7, København N

Acting Together at the Root of the Climate Crisis


This Open Space happens in the middle of the Survival Academy. The many sessions leading up to it will most likely spark many ideas for collaboration and innovation, that can then be developed and deepened at the Open Space. The Open Space is the place to bring those questions or activities that you want to work on with others.

The central question is “what am I passionate about and willing to take responsibility for in addressing climate change?”

Price: Free Time: December 12, 2009 from 10am to 4pmHost: Toke Paludan Møller and Julie Abitz Location: Global, Nørre Alle 7, København N

Survival Academy Open Space

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The central question is “what am I passionate about and willing to take responsibility for in addressing climate change for the new generations to come....?”

or a little simpler “what do I want to play?”

Price: Free Time: December 12, 2009 from 1.30pm to 3.30pmHost: Carsten Ohm and Isabelle Valentine Location: Global, Nørre Alle 7, København N

The young ones (0-6 years) in Open SpaceWhatIf I

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What is at the core of the climate crisis we are facing? It seems it is a sense separation and disconnection from nature, thinking we are not part of the larger ecosystem of nature.

We will explore some of the ancient wisdom teachings helping us connect with nature, experience nature first hand and look at how this kind of work can actively influence the way we approach environmental challenges. You will get an understanding of the importance of connecting to nature and see the possibilities it creates to take better decisions.

Price: 35 Euro Time: December 12, 2009 from 10am to 4pmHost: Rowan Simonsen and Simone Poutnik Location: Ugandavej 179, 2770 Kastrup

One on one with nature - bridging the ecological divide


Discovering Your Lives Work In Times Of Climate Change

- Stepping into the Work that Life calls us to now.

In this workshop we will explore the unique work each of us are here to do in life, what life calls us to do and how that fits into these times of climate change. Many climates are changing and we all have a role in birthing new climates where we can thrive as humans and this is the time to do so.

Price: 30 Euro Time: December 14, 2009 from 9am to 5pmHost: Carl Damm and Maja Rottbøll Location: Room 204, Nørre Alle 7, København N

Discovering Your Lives Work In Times Of Climate Change Part 1

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Winter Bathing is fun and energizing – and wakes you up!

You will meet cool people, jump in the harbor with us and enjoy a morning conversations about getting ready for the future Bring a towel and a bathrobe - if you have one. There is no sauna available afterwards (we are waiting for the Municipality of Copenhagen to provide us with one) but we will go to my flat (50 meters from the waterfront) and eat a breakfast together.

Price: Free Time: December 14, 2009 from 8:00am to 10:00amHost: Julie Abitz Location: Havneholmen 62, 1561 Vesterbro

Survival Academy Winter Bathing/Wake up!

This is the place you go if you: - want to get out of your head and into your body! - meet other cool climate conscious people, while doing something good to your body. - end the first week / start the second week of the climate summit with some physical excersise.

(if you’d like to offer yoga, Aikido or something else, please let me know).

Price: Contribututions are welcome Time: December 13, 2009 from 7pm to 9pmHost: Carsten Ohm Location: Nørrebrohallen, Bragesgade 5, København N

Survival Academy Soccer / Move your Body!

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Brazil is a country deeply affected by climate change and which already has innovative stories of community adaptation to share. In this session, the hosts will share pictures and stories of Brazilian actions on adaptation and establish a dialogue among participants from different cultures about the challenges of climate change, the possibilities for community adaptation, and strategies for action. The larger intention is to start building a knowledge and learning community of “adaptation agents” to share information about local adaptation ac-tions and methods of increasing resilience and reducing vulnerability.

Price: Free Time: December 14, 2009 from 1pm to 5pmHost: Silvio Barone / Vicente Manzione Location: Global, Nørre Alle 7, København N

Brazilian experiences of adaptation to climate change

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This workshop is a three day performance-charette during, integrated with events for COP15 with Cultura21 Nordic. Each day will include gathering for 2-3 hours and culminate in a set of practical tasks to effect ecologi-cal change. The participants develop tools for performing real change in Copenhagen or their other sites of origin.

Aviva Rahmani is an ecological artist from New York. Her work reflects environmental and social concerns and her projects range from complete landscape restoration to museum venues.

Price: 100 € for 3days, 10 € for the last presentation Time: Dec, 14, 2009 at 9am to Dec. 16, 2009 at 4pmHost: Oleg Kofoed Location: Global, Nørre Alle 7, 2200 KøbenhavN

Trigger Point Theory as Aesthetic Activism

Scenarios are carefully-constructed stories about how the world around us might--not will, not should--unfold over the years ahead. This simple and sophisticated tool has a long and solid track record in improving the quality of strategic thinking both within organisational teams (in government, business, and civil society teams) and in multi-stakeholder, cross-organisational teams.

This session will introduce participants to the construction and use of scenarios as a tool for the generation and testing of strategies to address climate challenges.

Price: 100 Euro Time: December 14, 2009 from 9am to 5pmHost: Adam Kahane and Per Kristiansen Location: Room 305, Nørre Alle 7, København N

Scenario Thinking for Climate Strategising


Discovering Your Lives Work In Times Of Climate Change

- Stepping into the Work that Life calls us to now.

In this workshop we will explore the unique work each of us are here to do in life, what life calls us to do and how that fits into these times of climate change. Many climates are changing and we all have a role in birthing new climates where we can thrive as humans and this is the time to do so.

Price: 30 Euro Time: December 15, 2009 from 9am to 5pmHost: Carl Damm and Maja Rottbøll Location: Room 204, Nørre Alle 7, København N

Discovering Your Lives Work In Times Of Climate Change - Part 2

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Would you like to learn about, how you can develop games for peer coaching around climate change? - and get your own peer coaching game...? - ALL in one day.

As we see you as an important player in the efforts around climate change, we have chosen to offer this work-shop, where you get to know about developing peer coaching games - and to donate the production and overhead cost, and give the participants a free version of the Peer Coaching game, that we will develop during the workshop.

Price: 175 Euro Time: December 15, 2009 from 9am to 5pmHosts: Carsten Ohm & Felix Döppner, Unfolding Cards Location: Room 305. Nørre Alle 7, København N

“Climate Change”-coaching games

Nowadays in Brazil, mobilized for young people, communities, business people, governments and ordinary citizens have been meeting online to self-organize and take action in climate change.

Using the free online social network platform Ning.com, the group started with the “Oasis Game,” a social tech-nology designed by Elos Institute that kicked off a sustainable network to support and empower healthy and resilient communities in regions that were damaged by natural, human or social disasters.

Price: Free Time: Dec. 15, at 9am to Dec 16, at 7pm Host: Edgard Gouveia Jr, Conchi Piñeiro, Daniel Ängmo Location: T. P. Hejle Institute, Nørre Voldgade 23

OASIS GAME: playing to change the world!


WhatIf I

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Where does Climate Change fit within the bigger sustainability picture? What role could we play in the transition towards a sustainable society? Where do we need to go, and what steps can we start with now in order to move towards sustainability?

Join us in exploring, through a facilitated dialogue, a systematic process to create sustainable strategies for climate change mitigation and adaptation using a systems and science based framework, commonly known as ‘The Natural Step Framework’.

Price: 150 Euro Time: December 16th 9am to Dec 17,at 12aHost: Karen Miller, Tim Nichols, Augusto Cuginotti Location: Room 305, Nørre Alle 7, København N

Systemic and Strategic Responses to Climate Change: Applying the Natural Step Framework (2 Days)

Climate change and social inequality are issues concerning all of us. In addressing these issues and building alternatives, we need the contribution of every sector: governments, non-profits, individuals and companies.

This session intends to share openly the strategies, practices, accomplishments and mistakes of a major finan-cial institution integrating sustainability in its core business. In the last 9 years, the financial group Santander in Brazil has considered the individual as the centre of its business model, invested in employee education, engaged its suppliers, changed some of its core processes and built a strong brand founded on sustainability.

Price: 80 Euro Time: December 15, 2009 from 9am to 5pmHost: Mille Bojer Location: Kuppelsalen, Danske Bank - Laksegade 8, 1063, København K

Pathways and Challenges: The story of a major financial group implementing sustainability

Build a visual language for designing, hosting and documenting meaningful community dialogues around the present climate challenges.

In a changing world we – as individuals, communities and organizations - often search for clarity and under-standing of where in the big picture we fit in. We seek a strong vision for a positive future which can give us hope and the energy to go in that direction.

Price: 175 Euro Time: December 15, 2009 from 9am to 4:30pmHost: Ole Qvist and Stine Arensbach Location: Bigger Picture, Fælledvej 12, 2200 København N

Visual Language, -Thinking and -Practice for a better world

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Join the party, enjoy the music by the sing-a-songwriter LUKE CONCANNON

and dance like crazy to our balkan, DJ BELAJ KRU

Have fun and support the training of world’s climate pioneers that have joined the Survival Academy Pro-gramme

Price: 15 Euro Time: December 17, 2009 at 8pm to December 18, 2009 at 4amHost: Survival Academy Team Location: Global, Nørre Alle 7, 2200 København N

Survival Academy Party

Dec

17Are you interested in Theory U - and curious about, how it can help YOU become part of the climate solution!

Theory U works with change by putting aside pour pre-defined ways of percieving the challenge, to open our

heart to what is at stake for ourselves and others - and to listen to what the future calls us to do.

This afternoon workshop will focus on finding your way - and possibly helping others to find theirs in the climate challenge.”

Price: 20 Euro Time: December 17, 2009 from 2pm to 5pmHost:Carsten Ohm, Unfolding Fields Location: Global, Nørre Alle 7, 2200 København N

Personal Climate Leadership - the Theory U approach

Where the needs of the world and your talents meet, there lies your true profession. - Aristotle. Which part do you not understand? Show up for this group session and explore the needs of the world/your talents/your true profession in a friendly and playful atmosphere.

We will play with the ageless Tools And Rituals Of Transformation, the Tarot cards, and this session will prove to you that 78 painted pieces of cardboard drawn accidentally may make more sense than you thought possible.

Price: 20 Euro Time: Dec. 16, 10am to 1pm and 3pm to 6pmHost: Ulrik Golodnof Location: Room 204, Nørre Alle 7, København N

TAROT = Tools And Rituals Of Transformation

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Most of the events will take place at: VerdensKulturCentret at Nørre Allé 7, 2200 København N. There will be an Information desk open on the following morn-ings from 8:30 at the Café at VerdensKulturCentret.

Dec. 9th-12th, Dec. 14th and Dec. 16th.

If you have any questions, check out the Q&A Forum on www.survivalacademy.org. We will do our best to answer your requests.

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The Survival Academy runs from 8-17 of December during the COP15 climate negotiations in Copenhagen, and explores the human dimension of climate change:

What are the ways in which we can share responsibility as citi-zens, consumers, community members, organisation members, entrepreneurs, activists, artists, and leaders? What if I were the solution?

The Academy includes a series of learning events including sessions on sustainability strategy, community organising, scenario development, sustainable living, strategies for climate adaptation, and climate leadership.

To register go to: WWW.SURVIVALACADEMY.ORG

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