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Elizabeth Parra Ganteaume replied to Richard Oswald's discussion Does youth volunteerism actually "make citizens"?

"Hi Richard, Thank you for sharing this with us! I am really interested in his research. How you know the Professor McAdam? I am not a student but I would be happy to contribute to his work. Best regards, Elizabeth"

Aug 30, 2011

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Does youth volunteerism actually "make citizens"?

Does youth volunteerism actually 'make citizens' ..... 2011 Nonprofit Management Institute speaker, Doug McAdam, Professor of Sociology at Stanford University, is questioning the impact of volunteer experiences on young people. Check out McAdam's bio to learn about his political sociology research focusing on social movements and revolutions. Also, email Doug at mcadam@stanford.edu if you would like to contribute thoughts or experiences to his research.…See More

Aug 30, 2011

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Geoff Dawson replied to Richard Oswald's discussion NZQA Certificate in Renewable Energy Technologies (?)

"Sounds like a great idea. I'd be keen to contribute to the steering group."

Aug 24, 2011

Richard Oswald posted an event

Eradicating Ecocide at The New Hub, Nelson

September 2, 2011 from 7pm to 8:30pm

Polly Higgins is a lawyer who has dedicated her life to one client - the Earth - and has become an expert in Earth Law, a new body of governance to give voice to the Earth.In 'Eradicating Ecocide', Polly explains how our planet is being destroyed by the activities of corporations and governments, facilitated by 'compromise' laws that offer insufficient deterrence. She offers a solution that is radical but, as she explains with great competence and experience, absolutely necessary. The recent…See More

Aug 23, 2011

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Jennifer Nickel replied to Richard Oswald's discussion NZQA Certificate in Renewable Energy Technologies (?)

"Great idea!"

Aug 23, 2011

Richard Oswald posted a discussion

NZQA Certificate in Renewable Energy Technologies (?)

Hi, We are currently in discussion with NZQA and a number of polytecs concerning the establishment of an NZQA certificate aimed at providing future energy managers with a valuable insight that would add value to their employers and career choices. If there are interested parties out there in intersect world that would like to add value to a steering group in this area, please get in touch. Relevant experience will be necessary. Many thanks Richard richard.oswald@edenfoundation.org.nzSee More

Aug 22, 2011

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Richard Oswald joined Heidi Clark's group

Cultivating Consciousness

A dialogue that begins with compassion...leading to contentment and ending with responsibility.

Aug 22, 2011

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Richard Oswald joined Reuben Rusk's group

Cultivating Well-Being

Learn, discuss, network and plan with people passionate about cultivating the well-being of individuals, communities, and our society using methods that actually work.

Aug 22, 2011

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Richard Oswald replied to Carl Chenery's discussion Feed in tariffs for New Zealand in the group 350 Aotearoa - Climate Action

"Carl, The Eden Foundation are currently working on submissions to create a Community Power Trust for the Top of the South region. We are working with Meridian, who along with Trustpower, (just the 2 of them), voluntarily offer a 1:1…"

Mar 11, 2011

Richard Oswald joined Georgi's group

350 Aotearoa - Climate Action

350.org.nz launches the NZ conversation to meet the challenge of stabilising atmospheric GHG concentrations at 350ppm...inviting New Zealander's to get involved in the international effort to protect our climate.See More

Mar 11, 2011

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Richard Oswald joined Mahara Inglis's group

New Zealand Leadership

This groups looks to debate and consider the key leadership challenges that New Zealand is facing with a really diverse bunch of people.

Dec 28, 2010

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Richard Oswald joined Carl Chenery's group

Green Jobs for All

To build, foster, and create an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty.Drawn on the inspiration from the US orgs Green for All and Ella Baker Centre and the global movement to bridge env. sustainability & social justiceSee More

Dec 28, 2010

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Richard Oswald joined Carl Chenery's group

Cradle to Cradle Design

This is a place where individuals and groups can be in communication around imagining and designing what a good future would be like, rather than one trying to be a little less bad.

Dec 28, 2010

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Richard Oswald is now a member of Intersect

Dec 27, 2010

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