ecology

Dennis Pamlin, who is Global Policy Advisor for the WWF, introduces the ecological challenges we face and contrast them with most of the technological progresses. His talk delineates a set of filters to understand how to judge innovation on conjunction with the long-term consequences they might have on the planet.

Gunter Pauli, from the "Zero Emissions Research Initiative" gives a vibrant speech about how nature provides an important model to find solutions to the ecological crisis. His call for action is followed by disruptive and inspiring examples ranging from battery-less devices to biomimetism.

John Thackara, director of Doors of Perception, gives a provocative talk about the role of design in finding solutions to the ecological crisis. After inviting us to avoid terms such as "future" or "sustainable" as they maintain a certain distance to the problem we face, he shows a rich set of projects he participated in. He makes the important point that the resources to be put in place already exist and that they might not necessitates complex technological developments.

One of Lift Conference’s special treats is the Lift Experience, a series of projects and installations from artist and designers all over the world. Discover each installation on this blog, and check out the Lift France 09 Experience page for more information!

Designed during the Fings’ program City 2.0, this watch was inspired by experiences led in London, New York and San Francisco.

The project “Green Watch / City Pulse” has the objective to multiply by 1000 the number of environmental sensors in the city, to give to our citizens the incentive to participate in the measurement of environmental impact directly associated with the construction of a more sustainable city.

A map of the air and sound quality will be realized by the volunteer participants of Lift France with Fing, who will wear the Green Watch. It will be visible during the entire conference.