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THE
2000 SCHUMACHER AWARD RECIPIENTS
Aubrey
Meyer
Global Commons Institute
Aubrey
Meyer set
up his Global Commons Institute (GCI) in 1990, with minimal
resources, to campaign to bring the threat of global warming
to the attention of the public and to policy makers. For over
ten years, with great determination and meticulous attention
to scientific detail, he has presented his case counteracting
the arguments put forward by corporate interests. Of special
significance is his formulation of 'contraction and convergence',
a strategy for fairly sharing the rights to emit carbon dioxide
worldwide. This is increasingly recognised as the most logical
and effective way of preventing climatic catastrophe while
promoting justice and equity. It has made an extraordinary
impact on the Climate Change Treaty negotiations (see also
Briefing No 5).
CONTACT
DETAILS
Global
Commons Institute
42 Windsor Road, London, NW2 5DS
Email:
aubrey@gci.org.uk
Website: www.gci.org.uk
Platform
Platform,
the arts group based in London and the Tidal Thames Valley,
has consistently pushed out the boundaries of art in its quest
to transform society's view of itself and the wider world.
It has mounted a number of inspirational and creative projects
combining art, education, energy efficiency and ecology. Recent
ongoing projects including 'Delta' - the re-imagining of London's
river Wandle delta through the permanent installation of a
micro-hydro turbine and a church bell run by the tides, and
'90% Crude' focussing on the impact of corporate culture and
global trade. PLATFORM is also a founder trustee of RENUE
(Renewable Energy in the Urban Environment), which is creating
further renewable energy and energy self-sufficiency projects
including a solar-powered pub and a solar-assisted school.
First
nominated for the Schumacher Award last year, PLATFORM has
continued to reach diverse audiences inspiring them to question
the given social and ecological realities, and providing opportunities
to transform ideas into practical art.
CONTACT
DETAILS
PLATFORM
7 Horselydown Lane, Tower Bridge, London SE1 2LN
Tel/Fax:
020 7403 3738
Email: platform@gn.apc.org
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