Description
From the website www.studentsofsustainability.org which is run by the hosting crew each year:
Aims of SoS • to inspire ecologically sustainable practices as an alternative - to current societal values • to empower individuals and groups to bring about positive social and political change through open forums, skill sharing opportunities • to create national and international networks of environmentally-minded people • to integrate environmentalism with other progressive movements such as human rights and cultural awareness movements • and to create a conference that is accessible to as many people as possible.
Organise - The SoS organising committee advocates supportive, respectful and constructive involvement in all aspects of the conference. All participants share their knowledge and learn from each other, bringing their own opinions, voices and ideas. This diversity of voices, ideas and opinions makes SoS what it is.
WHAT is it? SOS is a bunch of workshops, forums and presentations on environmental, sustainability and social justice issues. SoS is open to students, activists and anyone who gives a shit about the state of our planet today. SoS provides participants with an opportunity to network with like-minded mob from around Australia, keeping themselves informed, inspired and connected.
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