9:00 - 11:00 am

Overview:
This section covers the basic global situation in terms of environ- mental degradation and resource depletion; how these issues affect us here in the US; existing and potential models of sustainability; and strategies for moving toward sustainable systems, both in terms of individual and organizational campaigns.

Learn about our precious global ecosystems, how long we have to turn things around and how that can done. What's the fast track to renewable energy and how can everyone be given access? There are some surprises. How does all of this affect us in our local neighborhoods? The unseen connections...


Panelists:
Randy Hayes, co-founder, Rainforest Action Network
Michele Perrault, sustainability consultant, Sierra Club,
anformer sustainability consultant for President Clinton
Pam Wellner, Senior Campaigner, Greenpeace USA

Small Groups (participants turn chairs to form small circles)
Sample guided discussion questions: What keeps the problems in place?
How do the global environmental issues affect us at the local level?

Video Excerpt: Burning Down Tomorrow

11:15 am - 1:00 pm

Overview:
This section addresses global inequities in wealth and resources, including access to water, food, wages and education; what forces are keeping this in place; and what action needs to be taken to achieve a just and equitable world.

What campaigns are effective at actually moving us toward a world where everyone's basic needs can be met? Experts on the panel will examine leading edge strategies.What is a "just and healthy society" and how do we get there? There are examples from the past and present of enlightened cultures: another world is indeed possible.


Panelists:
Medea Benjamin, co-founder, Global Exchange and Code Pink
Anuradha Mittal, executive director, the Oakland Institute
Brahm Ahmadi, co-founder/co-director, Peoples' Grocery

Small Groups:  sample guided discussion question –
Is it in the nature of human beings to make sacrifices in order to create a world in which everyone has the basics of a healthy life?

Video Excerpt: to be announced

2:15 - 3:45 pm

Overview:
This section examines the trends and effects of globalization; what drives it; what are viable alternative models that are sustainable and equitable, both actual and potential; and what it will take to put these new models in place.

Globalization has its own rules which prioritize movement of capital, but policies that prioritize ethics, sharing the wealth and sustainable lifestyles can steer it in a life-supportive direction. Hear from brilliant minds who have mapped out alternative economic structures that are actually working where they've been applied.


Panelists:
Jerry Mander, president, International Forum on Globalization;
    co-author, Alternatives to Economic Globalization
Heather Sarantis, sustainability research, The Natural Step
Jim Garrison, president, State of the World Forum; author,
    America as Empire

Video excerpt: The Corporation

SuperGroup:
The remaining panelists and speakers from the other sections of the Symposium come together to form a dreamteam of experts. They will engage and challenge each other in exploring the tough questions: Where do we go from here? and How do we get there?

4:00 - 6:30 pm

Overview:
So what are we going to do about all this?

This section covers individual action to create a sustainable lifestyle; key collective sustainability campaigns for maximum impact; breakout sessions for further information and getting involved; and creation of local neighborhood Action Teams to sustain the commitment to making a difference with our actions.

Here you'll choose the area that interests you and see how you can make your contribution be powerful and long-term and have the tools to streamline your life for sustainability. Join with top leaders in strategic activism, and be a part of the most effective organized campaigns. You will feel the power and support of the larger team working nationally and internationally with us.


Speakers:
Kevin Danaher, cofounder, public ed. director, Global Exchange
Ellis Jones, co-author, The Better World Handbook


Resources Presentation: Representatives of public interest groups will give a brief announcement of current projects and campaigns for sustainability and how to get involved


BREAKOUT SESSIONS:

Environment – An overview of the campaigns and actions that will have maximum effectiveness for protecting and restoring the biosphere. Also covering campaigns supporting the transition to renewable energy sources (organized by The Ecology Center)

Social Justice – Programs and campaigns to get involved in that support human rights in the most urgent arenas (organized by Global Exchange)

Economies/Commerce – A further dissection of globalization, its drivers and effects, and viable alternative economic models that are sustainable and beneficial (organized by the International Forum on Globalization)

Educators – A look at how to integrate the issues covered in the Symposium into currently existing curricula for high schools and colleges (organized by Project Spera)

The UN – An exploration of how the UN could be used as a primary coordinating body in addressing the world's critical issues, and a look at the needed reforms to strengthen it (organized by the United Nations Association)

Action Teams:
Small groups of 6-8 participants from local community regions will form for a guided process to create an optional on-going support for the commitment to taking action – both in personal lifestyle choices and in taking part in sustainability campaigns. The teams will be guided in setting up a plan for regular phone check-ins and/or meetings to support new actions and engagements, and be asked to make a minimum commitment to work together for six weeks. (Organized by SmartSoul Path to Sustainability.)

Conference Conclusion: Walking Our Talk

8:00 aInvocation – Celestine Star, Medicine Woman

8:05aSparlha Swa
Music with a message from a rising star

8:25 aPoetry Slam
Jaw-dropping displays of vocal prowess by youth

8:50 aSherry Glaser Theater
Powerful, inspiring, hilarious all in one

9:15 aSustainable World Ensemble
Rich, elegant, motivating music from the heart

9:40 aFantuzzi Tribal Rhythm Expericnce
Drums, dancers, a feast for the senses

10:20 aPerformance Conclusion

Ubuntu Culture Village open during the show for food, drinks and
chilling.