Displaying 2 items of Post-Growth Australia Podcast with the tag "rainforest information centre".
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Protecting Australian forests against the endless growth paradigm with Susie Russell
April 4th, 2025 | Season 7 | 54 mins 39 secs
australian forests, degrowth, direct action, john seed, post-growth, rainforest information centre, save bulga forest, susie russell
Susie Russell is a long-time activist and campaigner for protecting Australia’s forests who holds committee positions in The North East Forest Alliance, the North Coast Environment Council, 4Nature and The Rainforest Information Centre. Susie was awarded the Miles Dunphy Award in 2024 and soon after was arrested as part of the Save Bulga Forest movement for obstructing logging in endangered glider habitat. In this episode we explore several critical issues including the persistent effects of growth-driven capitalism on the natural environment as well as the urgent need for deep, systemic change to avert impending ecological collapse. Drawing on decades of experience in environmental and social justice activism, Susie goes on to offer a distinctive and holistic vision for a post-growth future where humanity can thrive in harmony with the natural world.
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Season Finale: Going deep into Deep Ecology with John Seed
April 2nd, 2024 | Season 5 | 59 mins 12 secs
deep ecology, holistic activism, john seed, rainforest information centre, world bank song
For the final episode of season 5, PGAP welcomes special guest John Seed (OAM). John is founder and director of Australia’s Rainforest Information Centre and is an Australian figurehead for the Deep Ecology Movement. A long time hero of both co-hosts Mark and Michael, John combines decades of successful environmental activism with an emphasis toward re-establishing a deep emotional connection with the natural world. It is the disconnection from nature which has resulted in the endless growth paradigm which is tearing apart our societies and our planet. John shares his thoughts on why system change is not enough and why a fundamental shift in our collective psychology is needed to get us out of this mess.