Roberto Perez in Aotearoa Mar08

From: The Big Clean Up, eConnect, 28Feb08

The Cuban Experience: Sustainable Solutions to Peak Oil & Climate Change

"Roberto Perez is a trained biologist and works as a permaculture and environmental educator for the Foundation for Nature and Humanity, Cuba's major environment organisation based in Havana.

Roberto featured in the award-winning documentary film, The Power of Community, which showcases the transformation of Cuban culture and society into an agrarian organic one.

An inspiring, articulate presenter, Roberto has traveled extensively sharing his experiences and expertise in designing and implementing effective strategies for transitioning to a more self-reliant and sustainable society through the application of smart design.

Roberto will be in greater Auckland in March sharing his expert knowledge and experience, offering viable solutions and clear steps forward towards designing for long term resiliency in the face of Climate Change and Peak Oil."

Thurs 6 March - Auckland City 7 - 9 pm
Public screening: The Power of Community + Q & A session
University of Auckland (Engineering Building #1401)

Fri 7 March - Orewa 6 - 9 pm
The Power of Community: A public celebration of Cuba's success
+ panel discussion for regional sustainability
Centrestage, Centreway Road

Sat 8 March - Waiheke Island
11 am: Public talk at the community market
2:30 pm: Theatre Panel Discussion on Sustainability

More info here(pdf)