The Fair Earth Foundation believes in the wisdom that individuals gain throughout their lives, and the effect that this wisdom can have on others. We believe that people should communicate their life lessons and beliefs through talking to each other.
Talks bring social and educational benefits to attendees, speakers and sponsors alike. No two talks are the same. Talks can benefit attendees in the modern age we live in, especially given how much free information is readily available to us, and how important our time is.
We each have our own reasons for attending but listening to speakers, and their wisdoms, dramatically enhances both your professional and personal development, as well as providing you with tools and skills which you cannot be taught in-house or online. The focused nature of learning at a talk allows you to dig deeper with the understanding of your topic of interest, or something which is completely new to you!
Please look through the videos of some of the talks we have helped to organise as well as several curated talks, and please let us know if you have something you want to talk about and we will help you speak to the world.
Talks bring social and educational benefits to attendees, speakers and sponsors alike. No two talks are the same. Talks can benefit attendees in the modern age we live in, especially given how much free information is readily available to us, and how important our time is.
We each have our own reasons for attending but listening to speakers, and their wisdoms, dramatically enhances both your professional and personal development, as well as providing you with tools and skills which you cannot be taught in-house or online. The focused nature of learning at a talk allows you to dig deeper with the understanding of your topic of interest, or something which is completely new to you!
Please look through the videos of some of the talks we have helped to organise as well as several curated talks, and please let us know if you have something you want to talk about and we will help you speak to the world.
intelligent conversationsThe Fair Earth Foundation uses film as a tool for individuals and communities to help individuals talk, raise awareness of the issues important to them, the stories that would not otherwise be told, so that we can all understand what it is that is important to people. We want to give a voice to those that need to be heard, and facilitate an understanding that inspires action.
"Ordinary Lives" and "Intelligent Conversations" provide platforms for Individuals and communities to express the issues of most concern to them to a global audience, and raise awareness of their perspective; it is naive to come to any decision that doesn't embrace all perspectives. Both of these series of films are at the very heart of what we are trying to do. We want to facilitate this process through training in technique and the use of equipment, provision of resources and funding where needed and by providing a platform on which the films can be shown. |
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DAVID KATZ: The surprising solution to ocean plasticCan we solve the problem of ocean plastic pollution and end extreme poverty at the same time? That's the ambitious goal of The Plastic Bank: a worldwide chain of stores where everything from school tuition to cooking fuel and more is available for purchase in exchange for plastic garbage -- which is then sorted, shredded and sold to brands who reuse "social plastic" in their products.
Join David Katz to learn more about this step towards closing the loop in the circular economy. "Preventing ocean plastic could be humanity's richest opportunity," Katz says. |
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AL GORE: The case for optimism on climate changeWhy is Al Gore optimistic about climate change? In this spirited talk, Gore asks three powerful questions about the man-made forces threatening to destroy our planet — and the solutions we're designing to combat them.
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CARY DAKIN: Addictive Behaviour and the Sixth Mass ExtinctionAre we currently experiencing a sixth mass extinction on planet Earth?
Cary Dakin not only makes a compelling argument that we are, but addresses the underlying causes and potential way out. Cary Dakin has worked as a psychotherapist for twenty years, working with adult individuals and couples grappling with relational issues in personal and professional environments. She researches addiction recovery and the role of the non-conscious psyche in everyday life. Based on her study of human behaviors causing the sixth mass extinction, she writes and does speaking engagements related to that topic. |
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NATALIE FEE: Why Plastic Pollution is Personal“When you go to the loo - just flush pee, paper and poo!”
How does one person tackle a global, and at times overwhelming problem? And why are we flushing plastic down the toilet? In this funny, playful and moving talk, award-winning environmental campaigner Natalie Fee reveals how you can disrupt big industry from your back room … and how you can change the world, one flush at a time. Natalie is the founder of City to Sea (www.citytosea.org.uk), a non-profit organisation running campaigns to stop plastic pollution at source. By engaging communities, working with retailers and lobbying manufacturers her aim is to reverse the trend for disposable items in order to safeguard our seas for future generations. |
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SHANE GERO: The Lost Cultures of WhalesWhat is lost when we lose a whale culture? Shane Gero shares stories from thousands of hours spent in the company of sperm whales. In this hauntingly powerful talk, he details how similar their lives are to our own and how their cultures define their identity, just as ours do. Shane chronicles how their families and cultures are at risk, how our lives impact theirs, along with why preserving cultural diversity is important in our societies and the ecosystem.
Shane Gero is an assistant professor in the Marine Bioacoustics Lab at Aarhus University and the founder of The Dominica Sperm Whale Project. The DSWP has been tracking over 20 families of sperm whales in the Caribbean Sea since 2005. |
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Dee Eggers: Dolphins as PersonsUNC-Asheville professor, Dee Eggers discusses dolphins as persons and ideas for protecting them and other species that face extinction.
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OCEAN RAMSEY: How sharks affect us allSharks on a world wide scale suffer under their reputation as brutal killers. They are close to extinction due to human prosecution. Ocean Ramsey explains why they are a valuable and fundamental part of the oceans´ eco-systems and encourages everyone of us to help saving them... for our own good.
Even though sharks are very intelligent and highly helpful in keeping the oceans in a healthy balance by eating ill organisms, they are seen as a danger. It is her goal to generate a better understanding between humans and sharks in order to save them. |
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NIXIWAKA YAWANAWA: We are all connected with natureThis talk was in 2014. What is happening now in Brazil, 5 years later, is absolutely horrendous. The Bolsonaro government is rolling back all protective laws, tribal lands are opened up to mining, ranching, logging etc. We need to support tribal peoples and stand with them against the onslaught that is taking place.
Join Survival International, sign petitions, donate, whatever it takes to safeguard their future. They are the ones who have the knowledge and moreover, the attitude that may save us all. |
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sir david attenborough: people and planetBroadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough presents the 2011 RSA President's Lecture.
The dangers facing the earth's ecosystems are well known and the subject of great concern at all levels. Climate change is high on the list. But there is an underlying and associated cause -- population growth. |
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TRISHYA SCREWVALA: How Volunteering can help Change the WorldTrishya Screwvala offers three reasons why volunteering can be one of the most transformative experiences for an individual. In an inspiring talk, she highlights how volunteering encourages each of us to bring forth the best version of ourselves, and can serve as a powerful tool to effect change in our world.
Trishya Screwvala founded The Lighthouse Project with the aim of creating structured and accessible platforms for volunteering. She is also an active volunteer at New Acropolis, an international organisation dedicated to Philosophy, Culture and Volunteering. Trishya believes that service is not just a duty but an extraordinary opportunity, and is passionate about creating an environment conducive to volunteering, both within and outside of the social sector. |
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GABRIELLE SCRIMSHAW: A brighter future through indigenous prosperityGabrielle Scrimshaw is a young professional with a passion to create social impact. Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Gabrielle is a member of the Hatchet Lake First Nation. She has studied international business and policy in Australasia, Asia, the Americas and Europe.
Gabrielle became the youngest Associate accepted into one of Canada's most competitive post-graduate finance programs. Most recently Gabrielle co-founded a national not-for-profit for Aboriginal Professionals and was named the 2013 First Nations Youth Achiever by Indspire. |
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