LINE (London Islamic Network for the Environment) Monthly Forums invites you to:

A GREEN VIEW OF ECONOMICS

Date: Sunday 12th July 2009
Time: 2.15pm to 4.45pm
Venue:4th Floor, Muslim World League, 46 Goodge Street, London, W1T 4LU (entrance on the corner of Charlotte Street); Nearest Tubes: Goodge Street (Northern Line), Euston Square (Hammersmith & City, Circle, & Metropolitan Lines) &  Warren Street (Victoria Line).

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Speaker: Victor Anderson (Green Economics Institute)

Victor will outline a green approach to economics, and how it differs from other approaches.  He will focus on the issue of economic growth, which is central both to the way the economy currently functions and to green responses to it. Within this context, he will discuss the roles played by interest, profit, and international finance, in keeping the whole system working – and look at the question of whether there is really any alternative. There will be an opportunity for questions, discussion and sharing insights.

Also within the forum, we will hear feedback from recent and upcoming ecological activities including the climate camp, and there will also be a slot for Resource Cycle .

No charge and open to all (whether or not you have attended previous LINE forums). Simply turn up for the start time. Donations welcome.

About the Speaker:

Victor has written two books about green economics, “Alternative Economic Indicators” and “Energy Efficiency Policies”.  He was a Green Party member of the London Assembly, and became Environment Advisor to Ken Livingstone.  Until recently he worked as an economist for the Sustainable Development Commission.  He will be leaving his current job, working for the Environmental Industries Commission, two days before this forum!  He is an active member of the Green Economics Institute <www.greeneconomics.org.uk>

For more information: www.lineonweb.org.uk; Tel: 0845 456 3960 (local rate)

Peace and regards,

Wasi - on behalf of LINE