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Caux Conferences 2014 Exploring the Human Factor in Global Change a People-Centred Approach 30 June – 13 August, 2014 Caux Conferences 2014 Exploring the Human Factor in Global Change A people-centred approach 30 June – 13 August, 2014 Programme CAUX - Initiatives of Change Foundation Conference Centre Rue du Panorama 2 CH-1824 Caux Contents Why should I be going to Caux this summer? p.4 Caux Dialogue on Land and Security p.6 Trust and Integrity in the Global Economy p.10 Just Governance for Human Security p.16 Seeds of Inspiration p.20 Children as Actors for Transforming Society p.22 (CATS) Impact Initiatives for Change p.28 International Peace-Builders’ Forum p.30 About Initiatives of Change and Caux p.34 Practicalities and other useful information p.38 2 3 So, yes, there will be a lot of talking in Caux. That is the way through which participants find respect for other cultures, Why should I be going to Caux consult and network before taking action. This is how they swim in international matters, sail towards new continents, this summer? ramble through human motives and change, climb towards the highest ideals or just rest and allow their inner voice to inspire them. There will also be many moments of silence in Caux; participants use these to find space for reflection and Why should I attend a confer- for decision. This is what makes Caux a place of unexpected ence in Switzerland during the inspiration and breakthroughs. beautiful summer months, when I could equally go to a nice resort Obviously another motive for attending the conferences to swim, sail, ramble, climb or just could be to swim in the lake of Geneva, sail on it, ramble relax? What’s more, are confer- through the mountains paths around Caux, climb the Roch- ences not a place where there is ers de Naye (1,000 meters above Caux), or just rest in the usually much talking and little ac- peaceful Caux gardens. Why not? Caux and Montreux are tion? Why should Caux then be beautiful places too. on my priority list this summer? Let me answer by telling a little story: Whatever their initial motive, I reckon that over 200,000 people have visited Caux since the beginning of the confer- A long time ago, in the 19th century, slavery was legal al- ences in 1946. I personally know many who went home though it was a blatant denial of our European social and with an unforgettable experience and often with enduring religious values. In the name of these values, a few peo- friendships. Many more took away an important decision ple decided to tackle the problem and put all their efforts which transformed their lives or those of their colleagues, towards ending slavery. Interestingly, they were led by an friends or family, or even more… evangelical Christian in Great Britain and by a declared atheist in France. Different people, different beliefs and yet For all these reasons, resisting Caux’s appeal this summer common human values and a common call from their con- would be extremely difficult for me. We look forward to science. After a long and demanding fight they succeeded. meeting you there! Had Wilberforce and Schœlcher not given everything to overcome prejudice and vested interests, the future, our Antoine Jaulmes present, might have looked very different! President Foundation CAUX - Initiatives of Change This summer in Caux, you will find the same diversity of beliefs and the same unity of conscience when confronted with today’s problems, some of which are no less in con- tradiction with human and ethical values: corruption, over- exploitation of natural resources and land degradation, greed in business and extreme poverty, ethnic and religious divides, mistreatment of children, rising violence and war… If we were to do nothing, what kind of a future would we set in motion for the next generations to come? 4 5 Caux Dialogue on Land and Security Addressing the connections between poverty, conflict and land deg- radation June 30 – July 4, 2014 he conference opens on June, 30 at 17:00 and closes July 4, 2014 • Theme: The Risks The 2014 Caux Dialogue on Land and Security is for all Analysis of the risks of war, increased poverty and climate those who by profession or conviction are involved in change if the world continues in its current direction of peace-making and security, the environment (especially travel. Particular reference will be given to geographical land restoration) and poverty reduction. Since progress in hotspots and places where these risks converge and com- these issues so often depends on improving human rela- pound each other. Building on the conclusions of the 2013 tionships as well as more technical factors, participants with Dialogue, we will also examine land restoration as a po- experience of trust-building are particularly invited. tential driver of security, development and climate change The programme is being planned in collaboration with the mitigation. UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature • Theme: Positive Scenarios (IUCN). What do possible solutions look like? Where and how is land restoration being modelled? What is the current expe- Objective rience of scaling up land restoration successes to the level Many people are committed to poverty reduction, improv- required by the world situation? ing the environment and creating conditions for the ending of conflicts. In some areas, notably in the world’s dry lands, • Theme: Responding all these agendas coincide around land restoration. We can Under what conditions can massive scaling up of land res- do far more if we act together, yet too often we hardly toration solutions be achieved globally? What can be done meet. The Caux Dialogue on Land and Security promotes to help bring these conditions about? land restoration by facilitating conversations across divides that do not normally take place, developing new ideas for Highlights action and forging new partnerships. Other events planned during the Caux Dialogue on Land and Security are: Programme • A series of expert-led workshops taking place each af- 30 June Opening of the conference ternoon 1 July Theme: The Risks • Hopes and realities for 2050 - a conversation between 2 July Theme: Positive Scenarios younger participants and some of today’s leaders in the 3 July Theme: Responding environmental field. 4 July Conclusions • Chances to view some of the latest films about land restoration and trust-building. Activities and Speakers Each day will be devoted to a progression of themes, lead- ing on the final day to conclusions for action. On each day, a keynote speaker will be followed by a 4-person panel in- teracting with the audience on the theme of the day from the perspective of an environmental activist, someone from business, a security expert and a scientist. 6 7 • An Initiatives Fair in which participants show-case their work for each other as an aide to networking. • Round-table meetings about specifics issues or regions. • The signing of an agreement between UNCCD and IOM (the International Organisation for Migration). Target Audience Farmers / Activists / Diplomats / Security Professionals / Business people / Officials from governments and interna- tional agencies / Academics / Young professionals / Students Conclusions Consideration and agreement of a 2-year action plan in which participants collaborate to help bring about these conditions. Key targets will be the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Change Summit, both taking place in 2015. 8 9 Trust and Integrity in the Global Economy Inspiring people and purpose for sustainable prosperity July 5-10, 2014 The conference opens on 5 July at 16:45 and closes 10 July, 2014 at 16:30. Target audience Current approaches in many organizations tend to be im- Business People / Corporate Leaders / Social Entrepre- personal, disconnected from the purpose of enterprise and neurs / Professionals in the Financial Sector / Trades Union- careless towards nature. This leads to economic disparities, ists / Government Officials / Academics / Students / Civil unemployment and rapid deterioration of natural resourc- Society / all other Stakeholders of the Global Economy. es. Join TIGE 2014 to explore how we can bring humanity into Highlights business, addressing people’s needs, creating jobs and wealth Caux Integrity Fair, 7 July at 20:00 in an equal and sustainable manner. Together we will deepen Companies and NGOs will assemble in the Main Hall to our understanding of the new economy models that are showcase their initiatives towards trust, integrity and re- transforming society and empowering people; experience a sponsibility. Welcome to all wishing to explore, connect and daily creation of a community; and enjoy time for personal supporting each other. Those who would like to have a stall reflection in the magnificent surroundings of the Swiss Alps. are kindly requested to register by emailing [email protected] (a registration fee applies). Objective To provide inspiration through personal and organisational Speakers stories of change, facilitate networking and mutual support, Béla Hatvany and create communities of practice to share and learn con- Béla is a pioneer in the automation tinuously during the year. of libraries and the information in- dustry, the founder of SilverPlatter Programme Information Ltd, a major investor in JustGiving and other charitable plat- 5 July 6 July forms, a visionary and entrepreneur, 16:45-18:30 Opening 9:15-11:15 Workstreams will share his ‘Sketch of a new econ- 20:00-21:30 Introduction to Caux 11:30-12:30 Group meetings omy which works for everyone’. 16:45-18:30 Caux Official Day (Plenary Speaker) 7 July 8 July Emma Ihre 9:15-11:15 Foundations for Trust 9:15-11:15 Foundations for Trust Emma is a Special Advisor in sustain- and Integrity and Integrity able business at the Ministry of Fi- 11:30-12:30 Group meetings 11.30-12:30 Group meetings nance of Sweden.
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