A comunity network for towns in Africa wanting sustainable change

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raymond commented on Angie Curtis's group 'Botswana'

Hi, my email should be on the Transition Wiki 'Maps' section, check: Mulling It Over...? (Left Bar under Transition Initiatives) It should be there...if anyone has difficulty finding it...please notify me...then I will leave my email details on this…

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Angie Curtis commented on Angie Curtis's group 'Botswana'

Great Raymond - thanks for making this post. Hope others in the Gabarones or surrounding areas make contact to get things going there. People in more African cities need to start gathering to talk about imminent changes.... and being prepared with m…

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raymond commented on Angie Curtis's group 'Botswana'

Hi, My name is Raymond Vermaak. I have lived in and near Gaborone for most of my life...about 20 years...I am familiar with a number of issues in Gaborone and Botswana as a whole. My details are on the Transition Towns Wiki...if anyone in Gaborone o…

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Join this group if you are interested in the Transition Town concept. Eventually there may be enough people to start a communty effort in your town. Use this site to invite others in your area to get involved.

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Angie Curtis commented on Angie Curtis's group 'Transition Zambia'

It's hard to focus on sustainability issues when survival issues are still being tackled in countries like Zambia. So this is a call to all ''greenies' in Zambia to join this group and at least lets start networking and talking about creating more s…

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Green Drinks at Pakalolo Restaurant, Hout Bay

March 4, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

A monthly gathering to chat informally about the many amazing 'green ideas' emerging, possible solutions to problems and generally to create a place where like minded people can meet and network. For more info on the Green Driinks concept see www.gr…

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Change is coming whether we like it or not

– and a planned response to the change will leave us in a much stronger position than if we wait until change is upon us.

Posted on February 5, 2009 at 11:05pm —

OUR GOALS

To empower communities to respond effectively to energy and infrastructure limitations as well as rapidly increasing fuel prices.

To educate towards a reduction in consumption, energy efficiency and conservation awareness

To build community consciousness and strengthen the local economy through supporting local initiatives.

Posted on February 5, 2009 at 11:00pm —

Time to Transition !

This website is an Initiating Hub for towns and suburbs that want to begin galvanising their community to work together for a positive, sustainable future, in the light of climate change, economic instability, possible electricity and water shortages, inadequate municipal services, and rising fuel and food costs.

The Transition Town Initiative encourages a GO LOCAL, PRO-ACTIVE, COMMUNITY attitude as one of the best solutions for dealing with future pressures.

Our goals

To empower commu… Continue

Posted on October 4, 2008 at 1:00am — 1 Comment

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At 2:43pm on January 6, 2009, alexis scholtz said…: i'm in Walmer Estate, but I believe in the value of concentrating on one area. So, even if one is from a different area, collaborate with a fairly converted area like Hout Bay, develop communication material, processes and a support network etc and then apply it in your own area. Walmer Estate is a good flagship in the sense that they have an existing community support network. The challenge would be in introducing the concept of transition and getting buy-in. As opposed to breaking down social insular culture that one might find in wealthier suburbs.

I work for an NGO called the African Carbon Trust, who's focus it is to create awareness for climate change and to assist SA in moving towards a low carbon economy. Obviously transition cities is a major solution. There might be an opportunity to sync and or facilitate a regular event. Our site is www.africancarbontrust.org.

I think it would be great to arrange an informal discussion amongst existing members of Transitiontowns?