Is an Ecological Civilisation Possible? with David Tyfield

Thursday July 3rd
Doors & drinks at 6.30pm; Talk at 7pm

Many now argue that our current civilisation is finished. But could a new, and better, civilisation take its place? And what might we learn from rising global superpower China about how that future could look?

In 2018, the Chinese constitution was amended to include the concept of “ecological civilisation” - both as philosophical vision and strategic goal. 

In this talk, David Tyfield, Professor in Sustainable Transitions and Political Economy at the University of Lancaster, will use the fascinating, contradictory case of China to interrogate the idea that civilisations are inherently unsustainable.

What might we learn from the rise of China about the future global order, climate action and the very nature of ‘civilisation’ itself?

David's talk will be followed by a one-pot vegan supper and discussion.

Kairos, 84 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 4TG

Doors open at 6.30pm for drinks. Talk starts at 7pm. 

£8 Kairos Club Member, £15 Standard (Non-member), £10 Struggling financially, £20 Supporter, £8 Under 30. Food complimentary. (To apply for membership, visit our Membership page.)

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