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But now, for the first time, the world we made presents a credible, positive vision of our potritt that is green, fair, connected and collaborative. Mr porritts latest book, the world we made, is written from the perspective of character alex mckay, a 50yearold history teacher working in ashton. Sir jonathon porritt is an influential writer, producer and commentator on sustainable development, most notably known as the cofounder of the forum for the future. An eminent writer, broadcaster and commentator on sustainable development, jonathon porritt places emphasis on the solution rather than the problem. It might seem both a bit odd and unfair to be commenting on a book written relatively early in the career of a major figure in the uk green movement, particularly judging it on the events of the intervening decades, or even how it speaks to the contemporary. Hes going to talk to us today about his latest book the world we made. But being close to power wont stop him hugging trees. Alex mckays story from 2050 by porritt, jonathon 20 paperback. Jonathan was born in 1684, in spen valley, west riding, yorkshire, england, united kingdom.

Hes the former chair of the green party and former director of friends of the earth. The 67yearold sustainability activist looked fatigued but was in good spirits. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jonathon porritt womenuk jonathon porritt riba zero carbon debate 2009video the burntwood lecture 2010. The world we made is a positive vision for the future told from the point of view. Book sir jonathon porritt contact speaker agent jla.

Jonathan porritt speaks on climate change, how we can decarbonise our future, how we can build a sustainable economy, and on the many challenges brought about by population growth. Jonathon porritt, cofounder of forum for the future, is an eminent writer, broadcaster and commentator on sustainable development. The book describes a planet that is green, fair, connected, and collaborative. Richard branson the futuristic look in the world we made is a powerful reminder of the many global challenges we must address today if we want to create a sustainable and equitable planet in the near future. About the book the world we made is told through the words of alex mckay, a teacher looking back from 2050, to tell the story of how we got from where we are. Introducing the world we made architecture agenda phaidon. Ensia and forbes caught up with porritt to ask him about the book. At the end of the book, porritt gives a brief basis for his thinking on each.

Jonathon porritt speaker simply life india speakers bureau. Jonathon porritt keynote speaker london speaker bureau. Jonathon porritts book dreams big, as if our future depends on it. He speaks of doom in the book, but he is also letting us see the future as it could be. Recent books are capitalism as if the world matters 2007 andthe world we made 20 which seeks to inspire people about the prospects of a sustainable world in 2050. Climate action for directors with sir jonathon porritt iod. Sep 06, 2007 buy capitalism as if the world matters rev ed by porritt, jonathon isbn. Oct 08, 20 the world we made describes a planet that is green, fair, connected, and collaborative.

Whether it is pipelines destroying the coast of northern bc wf roads dissecting the african savannah, we feel powerless to change things because we are just one person, and doom and gloom always wins out. Oct 07, 20 the world we made describes a planet that is green, fair, connected, and collaborative. The world we made describes a planet that is green, fair, connected, and. Jonathon is arguably more responsible for helping to create that positive future than anyone i know. The cofounder of forum for the future, jonathon porritt is an eminent writer, broadcaster and commentator on sustainable development, which he promotes as an achievable goal through the employment of clean technology and fairer models of economic growth. Jonathon porritt on his book the world we made duration.

Jonathon porritt on the world we made architecture agenda. About the book the world we made is told through the words of alex mckay, a teacher looking back from 2050, to tell the story of how we got from where we are today in a pretty bad way, environmentally to a much better place in the future. An eminent writer, broadcaster and commentator on sustainable development, jonathan porritt places emphasis on the solution rather than the problem. Prince charles environment advisor jonathon porritt urges. Part history, part personal memoir, alexs story charts the key events, technology breakthroughs and life. Governments the world over appear to be clueless about sustainability, so we have encourage people to believe they can make a difference, argues jonathon porritt published. Book jonathon porritt to speak environmentalist, speaker. Jonathon espie porritt, cbe born 6 july 1950 is a leading british environmentalist and writer. Jonathon porritt reveals his optimistic vision of the new story from the point of view of his avatar, alex mckay, who time travels back from the future to address findhorns new story summit. Well its pretty much invisible to the reader but all of the projections that i make in the book are based on the best possible estimates being made.

While that perhaps limited the depth to which the topics could be explored, a lot salient dotpoints were made and this will suit some readers. Jan 05, 2014 mr porritt s latest book, the world we made, is written from the perspective of character alex mckay, a 50yearold history teacher working in ashton vale school in the year 2050. Jonathon porritt on his book the world we made july 5, 2015 climate change jonathon porritt, the world we made barry daniel this weeks guest is the environmentalist jonathon porritt who is the founder director of forum for the future, the uks leading sustainable development charity. From that realization came the world we made, a book written from the perspective of a teacher in 2050 who relates, in stories, drawings and occasional admonitions, how we got our world back from the brink of collapse to where we are now in 2050. He is known for his advocacy of the green party of england and wales. Blog audio recording of oct 25, 2007 talk at the rsa on capitalism as if the world matters profile. Jonathan porrit, who was a director of friends of the earth and is now founder director of forum for the future has released a new book, the world we made, which explores how the world will look from a sustainable viewpoint in the year 2050.

Jonathon porritt on his book the world we made youtube. It is over two years since it was published but i have only. The first is the son of gershom, making this jonathan the grandson of moses. Nov 12, 20 jonathan porrit, who was a director of friends of the earth and is now founder director of forum for the future has released a new book, the world we made, which explores how the world will look from a sustainable viewpoint in the year 2050.

Jonathon porritt eton, oxford, friends of the earth has just been appointed as a key adviser to tony blair. Jonathon porritt books list of books by author jonathon. Alex mckays story from 2050 by porritt, jonathon 20 paperback paperback 1609. His latest book is the world we made phaidon 20, providing a positive vision of how we get to be living in a fair and sustainable world in 2050. See all books authored by jonathon porritt, including capitalism as if the world matters, and the world we made.

As in his latest book, the world we made, jonathon sets out his vision of a sustainable planet. Jun 12, 2012 jonathan porritt at renewable energy debate. Uks leading sustainable development charity, with 70 staff and over 100 partner organisations on top of his highly successful career, jonathon has published multiple books discussing sociopolitical issues running rife in. This weeks guest is the environmentalist jonathon porritt who is the founder director of forum for the future, the uks leading sustainable development charity. Jonathon porritt historical records and family trees. Aug 27, 2019 but now, for the first time, the world we made presents a credible, positive vision of our potritt that is green, fair, connected and collaborative.

Based on extensive research, leading environmentalist jonathon porritt reveals how we can achieve a genuinely sustainable world by our planets future is too often described in terms of doom and despair. Jonathan porritts subjects are those that have held my interest for many decades. Jonathon believes the effect of global warming will be felt sooner than many anticipate. Porritts book is a future history, purportedly written in 2050 by a uk school teacher. This weeks guest is the environmentalist jonathon porritt who is the founder director of forum for the future, the uks leading sustainable. From that realization came the world we made, a book written from the perspective of a teacher in 2050 who relates, in stories. On the hope front, you might like to get hold of an electronic copy of my 20 book, the world we made the printed version is sadly out of print. Jonathon porritt books list of books by author jonathon porritt. Environmentalist jonathon porritts vision of 2050 sounds great. Jonathon porritt was installed as the chancellor of keele university in february 2012. But twwm tells us that a pretty good world is still available for us by 2050 if we get a move on. He addresses different possible modes of globalism and challenges the worlds leaders to reform the way business as we know it is done. Today, porritt argues, the referendum and anxiety around immigration means progressives still need to discuss this hotly contested issue.

The world we made describes a planet that is green, fair, connected, and collaborative. Based on extensive research, leading environmentalist jonathon porritt reveals how we can achieve a genuinely sustainable world by 2050 if we act immediately. Apr 19, 2015 jonathon porritt reveals his optimistic vision of the new story from the point of view of his avatar, alex mckay, who time travels back from the future to address findhorns new story summit. Support independent journalism find out how donate now.

Oct 07, 20 jonathon porritts book dreams big, as if our future depends on it. Jonathon was installed as the chancellor of keele university in february 2012. Jonathon porritt s book dreams big, as if our future depends on it. From that realization came the world we made, a book written from the. It sets out what needs to happen over the next few decades in order to make the world genuinely sustainable by 2050.

Jonathon porritts most popular book is small is beautiful. Porritt frequently contributes to magazines, newspapers and books, and appears on radio and television. Buy capitalism as if the world matters rev ed by porritt, jonathon isbn. Alex mckays story from 2050presents a credible, positive vision of our planet in the future. Aug, 2000 jonathon porritt eton, oxford, friends of the earth has just been appointed as a key adviser to tony blair. At that time the party keenly debated population growth, and the impact this would have on the environment. Established in 1996, forum for the future is now the uks leading sustainable development charity, with 70 staff and over 100 partner organisations, including some of the worlds leading companies. Environmentalist jonathon porritts vision of 2050 sounds. Alex mckays story from 2050 by jonathon porritt 201008 on. Jonathon porritt, author of capitalism as if the world matters, tells the story through. Alex mckays story from 2050 by jonathon porritt 201008. Jonathan porritt, in this wellargued book, recognises the role that globalism plays as both part of the problem and as an essential part of the solution. He was of the tribe of levi and is notable or notorious, rather for being the priest hired to lead idolworship in the tribe of dan during the chaotic time of the judges. Jonathon porritt knows better than anyone what green government means and what we need to do to tackle.

Porritt s book the world we made 20 is a futurist account of how the world will have changed by 2050, noted for both its comprehensiveness and optimism. Lord porritt, who served as a senior officer in the royal army medical corps during world war ii, 6 was also the bronze medalist in the 1924 summer olympics chariots of fire 100 metres. Jonathon porritt, 17 1785 jonathon porritt 17 1785 jonathon porritt was born on month day 17, at birth place, to jonathan porritt and mary porritt born fearnley. He is also visiting professor at loughborough university and ucl. Review of jonathon porritts seeing green 1984 seeing green was published in 1984. In a world where doom and gloom surrounds us everywhere, jonathon porritt shows us that another future is possible. As a business leader, i am evermore convinced after reading the world we made that building a. As cofounder of the forum for the future and a keynote speaker, jonathon sets out his vision of a sustainable planet as achievable through clean technology and new models of economic growth. Alex mckays story from 2050 and the prospects for people. Jonathon is arguably more responsible for helping to create that positive future than anyone i. Jonathon porritt, author of the world we made, joined the green party four decades ago.