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Believing Cassandra: how to be an optimist in a pessimist's world

LSE Sustainability in Practice lecture

Date: Tuesday 23 November 2010
Time: 6.30-8pm 
Venue: 
Hong Kong Theatre, Clement House
Speaker: Alan AtKisson
Chair: Teddy Brett

Coinciding with the reprint of Alan’s classic book, this event will look at how to build a bridge over the sea of despair, and show how to catch the wave to an enticing, sustainable future. Alan will discuss the pioneers who created the ideas, techniques and practices of sustainable living - the people who prove Cassandra's warnings wrong, by believing in them, and taking strategic action.

Alan AtKisson is president and CEO of The AtKisson Group, an international sustainability consultancy to business and government. Known around the world for his inspiring keynotes and workshops, he is also the author of The ISIS Agreement and co-author of The Natural Advantage of Nations.

Teddy Brettis a Visiting Professor in the Department of International Development, LSE.

This event is free and open to all with no ticket required. Entry is on a first come, first served basis. For any queries email events@lse.ac.uk or call 020 7955 6043.

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