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Trends for two future scenarios[Flux Trends] In predicting trends, I foresee two future scenarios: the first, business as usual leading to disaster, and the second, sustainability and planetary wellbeing. ![]() Scenario one - business as usual:
Scenario two - sustainability and planetary wellbeing:
About the authorPrior to launching Southern African Faith Communities' Environment Institute (SAFCEI) in 2005, Bishop Geoff Davies was the first bishop of the new Anglican Diocese of Umzimvubu, covering East Griqualand and the northern half of the former Transkei. During this time he and his wife Kate, an environmental educator, promoted environmental learning in schools and community based sustainable agriculture projects. Between 1981 and 1987 he was director of the Department of Mission for the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. Born and educated in Cape Town, he studied history and social anthropology at UCT and worked as a journalist and a teacher before reading theology at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. Winner of the 2009 SAB Environmentalist of the Year award, Geoff will be speaking at Dion Chang's Flux Trend Review Conference on Thursday, 25 February 2010. |