Jonathan porritt unveils his business plan for the world. While matthias heiderichs photographs make no such claims, his recent photo essay on the united arab emirates capitals of dubai and. The world we made describes a planet that is green, fair, connected, and collaborative. Based on 40 years of environmental activism and developing sustainability perspectives porritt offers us a desirable scenario. 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. Jonathan, in the old testament i and ii samuel, eldest son of king saul. Part history, part personal memoir, this book seeks to show potential ways. Support independent journalism find out how donate now. Jonathon porritt on the world we made architecture agenda. Jonathan porritt on loving the lorax burren nature sanctuary. 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. Porritt frequently contributes to magazines, newspapers and books, and. As a business leader, i am evermore convinced after reading the world we made that building a sustainable future urgently requires.
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. 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. Environmentalist jonathon porritts vision of 2050 sounds great. From that realization came the world we made, a book written from the perspective of a teacher in 2050 who relates, in stories. Porritt frequently contributes to magazines, newspapers and books, and appears on radio and television. 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. Jonathon porritt was born in london, the son of arthur porritt, baron porritt, 11th governorgeneral of new zealand and his second wife, kathleen peck. 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.
To book jonathon porritt cbe please contact your jla agent. An eminent writer, broadcaster and commentator on sustainable development, jonathan porritt places emphasis on the solution rather than the problem. Its a fictional account from a 2050 viewpoint of how humanity came to. He is known for his advocacy of the green party of england and wales. Alex mckays story from 2050 by jonathon porritt 201008 on. 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 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. In our forthcoming book, the world we made, the environmentalist jonathan porritt postulates the theory that sanaa, the yemeni capital, might become the 21st centurys first ghost capital, as environmental pressures push its citizens elsewhere. The world we made describes a planet that is green, fair, connected, and. Mar 30, 2014 im so excited to have the new book the world we made by jonathan porritt. A sustainable existence is possible, the former friends of the earth director told interviewers, but. Climate action for directors with sir jonathon porritt iod. Jonathon porritt, cofounder of forum for the future, is an eminent writer, broadcaster and commentator on sustainable development. Book the world we made dreams of a better future uk environmentalist jonathan porritt maps out his vision for a world that has broken its reliance on fossil fuels and that vision has its merits.
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. Jonathan porritt s subjects are those that have held my interest for many decades. 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. 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. 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. Mr porritts 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 is arguably more responsible for helping to create that positive future than anyone i know. The world we made is a positive vision for the future told from the point of view. The world we made alex mckays story from 2050, by leading environmentalist and broadcaster jonathon porritt. Book sir jonathon porritt contact speaker agent jla.
Book jonathon porritt to speak environmentalist, speaker. October 20 unrepentantly upbeat, porritt presents a future vision of our planet that is green, fair, connected and collaborative. A lot of people in my community of sustainability professionals have basically come. 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. Oct 07, 20 jonathon porritts book dreams big, as if our future depends on it. First published in 2005 and issued in a revised edition in 2007, jonathan porritts capitalism as if the world matters has played an important part in arguing the case that not only can. Honours and awards edit in 2000, jonathon porritt was named a commander of the most excellent order of the british empire cbe.
In this interview, jonathan discusses how hr can take the lead in shaping our future. Im so excited to have the new book the world we made by jonathan porritt. Alex mckays story from 2050 documents 01 by porritt, jonathon isbn. Inspirational environmentalist jonathan porritt talks about loving rainforests and the lorax. Introducing the world we made architecture agenda phaidon. Jonathon porritt believes this vital issue has never been high enough on the national agenda with the media at least partly to blame. 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. Porritts 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.
The 67yearold sustainability activist looked fatigued but was in good spirits. Jonathon porritt reveals how we can achieve a genuinely sustainable world by our. 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. 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.
As he prepared to step down in july as chief environmental adviser to the uk prime minister, jonathan porritt headed out for one last media blitz. Jonathon porritt, cofounder of forum for the future, is an eminent writer, broadcaster and campaigner on sustainable development. Environmentalist jonathon porritts vision of 2050 sounds. Based on 40 years of environmental activism and developing sustainability perspectives porritt offers us. It sets out what needs to happen over the next few decades in order to make the world genuinely sustainable by 2050. Lord porritt, who served as a senior officer in the royal army medical corps during world war ii, was also the bronze medalist in the 1924 summer olympics chariots of fire 100 metres race. Jonathan porritt, founder and director of forum for the future jonathan porritt is founder of forum for the future, a wonderful ukbased organization dedicated to finding solutions to our environmental and social.
Jonathan porritts subjects are those that have held my interest for many decades. Looking back over the last decade, he argues, there are many reasons why it has proved so difficult to address the challenges of. His book the world we made 20 provides a positive vision on how we could conceivably be living in a fairer and more sustainable world by 2050. Jonathon espie porritt, cbe born 6 july 1950 is a leading british environmentalist and writer. At that time the party keenly debated population growth, and the impact this would have on the environment. 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. 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.
Berlin photographer empties the uae photography agenda. As a business leader, i am evermore convinced after reading the. He addresses different possible modes of globalism and challenges the worlds leaders to reform the way business as we know it is done. The only thing missing is the political will to get it financed and deployed. On this voyage ive been reading jonathan porritts new book, the world we made. Alex mckays story from 2050 by jonathan porritt hardcover. As in his latest book, the world we made, jonathon sets out his vision of a sustainable planet. With clean technology and a fairer model of economic growth, he sees it as a dynamic and aspirational place to be. Based on extensive research, leading environmentalist jonathon porritt reveals how we can achieve a genuinely sustainable world by 2050 if we act immediately.
But we diverted for a really excellent green dude segment with jonathan porritt, to talk about a sustainable future. 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. 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. 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. Jonathan porritt is one of the few people to apparently be comforted by the. Porritts book is a future history, purportedly written in 2050 by a uk school teacher. Sir jonathon espie porritt, 2nd baronet, cbe born 6 july 1950 is a british environmentalist and writer. Futurologist and environmentalist sir jonathan porritts the world we made.
A prince of the united kingdom of israel, he was the eldest son of king saul as well as a close friend of david, who eventually succeeded saul as king. Oct 07, 20 the world we made describes a planet that is green, fair, connected, and collaborative. Alex mckays story from 2050 by porritt, jonathon 20 paperback paperback 1609. Jonathon porritt was installed as the chancellor of keele university in february 2012. Books by jonathon porritt author of the world we made. Jonathon porritt keynote speaker london speaker bureau. Looking back over the last decade, he argues, there are many reasons why it has proved so difficult to address the challenges of accelerating. But in his new book the world we made october, phaidon press, porritt goes way beyond mere verbiage to offer a photorealistic vision of life on earth in the year 2050. 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. Jonathon porritt, author of capitalism as if the world matters, tells the story through. 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.
Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Jonathon porritt speaker simply life india speakers bureau. Jonathon porritt wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Previous books include capitalism as if the world matters earthscan, revised 2007. One of the most prominent and best respected environmentalists in the world addresses climate change and the media.
Oct 08, 20 the world we made describes a planet that is green, fair, connected, and collaborative. But twwm tells us that a pretty good world is still available for us by 2050 if we get a move on. Jonathon porritts most popular book is small is beautiful. Alex mckays story from 2050presents a credible, positive vision of our planet in the future. Alex mckays story from 2050, published this week by phaidon, imagines in full color what the future will look like. Part history, part personal memoir, alexs story charts the key events, technology breakthroughs and life. It is over two years since it was published but i have only. Forum for the future founder tells businessgreen plus about the work behind his latest book, the world we made. 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. Oct 21, 20 book the world we made dreams of a better future uk environmentalist jonathan porritt maps out his vision for a world that has broken its reliance on fossil fuels and that vision has its merits.
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