Rights, Rivers, Nature and the Donut

A discussion with local Cambridge experts & activists about the rights of rivers and nature with a lens of Doughnut Economics.

The city of Cambridge stands on the River Cam, part of a vital chalk stream river system. The river and its tributaries are exposed to over-abstraction, agricultural run-off and sewage discharge, leaving them in a poor condition. Many groups are committed to restoring the health of the river and its tributaries.

We are holding this event to share the experiences of local Cambridge experts and activists who are committed to the rights of nature & rivers.

In short presentations and a group Q&A we will join in conversation about their motivations for this work, what inspired them to do it, and what nature & river rights could mean for the Donut - from Doughnut Economics.

• How could giving rights to nature & rivers help us to realise the aims of the Donut, to meet the needs of all people within the means of the living planet?
• How could ideas of nature & river rights help local groups to create engaging activities that bring Donut thinking to community actions?

The guest speakers are:

• Joycelyn Longdon, author of the book "Natural Connection"
• Tony Booth co-founder of the Friends of the Cam
• Susan Buckingham co-founder of the Friends of the Cam

This event is part of the Global Donut Days - follow the link for more information about other events happening all over the world.