THE
DIGITAL
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GREEN
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SOCIETY

Belgrade, Serbia
14 - 16 May 2023
REGISTER
Climate crisis and the rise of information technology are deeply entangled, though there’s very little public discussion of this relationship. Big tech is in denial, it’s too serious for mainstream media, and governments are either unaware, or corrupt by it.

While technology is often promoted as the solution to environmental issues, evidence shows that its breakneck growth, mass production of devices and infrastructure, heavy data gathering and surveillance capitalism harshly extract resources from the Earth, creating human conflict over land, water, energy and information.

If you are an environmental or digital rights activist, researcher, policymaker, community member or just a concerned human being from the SEE region or Europe, join us to discuss the current challenges and potential advocacy plans for the future on matters at the intersection of green politics, human rights and technology.

The Green/Digital/Society is a conference that gathers key actors who discuss the ecology, technology, human rights and policy in Europe.


Save the dates for spending three days in lively Belgrade, 14-16 May 2023. Registration opens on March 1, 2023. REGISTER HERE


For additional information reach us at: info@sharedefense.org

PROGRAM
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DAY 0
Sunday, 14.05.2023
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Day for arrival with an informal gathering in the evening.

DAY 1
Monday, 15.05.2023
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During the introductory day we'll get to meet each other and join one of two program tracks for the rest of the day. We encourage participants with a background in digital rights to join the climate stream, and vice versa so we fully unlock the odd concept of this event.

Welcome and opening

Digital rights 101

Histories of the digital rights movements

Climate 101

Histories of the climate movements

Mixing the group:

Interactive exercise to discuss learning, observations, and ask questions

Digital rights 101

Deep dive: Contemporary policy discussions

Climate 101

Deep dive: Contemporary policy discussions

Mixing the group:

Interactive exercise to discuss learning, observations, and ask questions

Digital rights 101

Tactics and strategies of getting the topic on the public agenda

Climate 101

Tactics and strategies of getting the topic on the public agenda

Social event

DAY 2
Tuesday, 16.05.2023
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Day 2 brings us panel discussions and working groups on particular issues and topics, and for each you’ll be able to choose whether policy work or activism really turns you on. After every programme block groups will get together, so don't be afraid you'll miss something out.

Policy Stream

Panel

AI Act, Critical Raw Materials Act, Chips Act and other EU and global Legislation

Working group

Break into small groups and work what a joint perspective and approach could be

Activism Stream

Panel

Surveillance, Extractivism, Data Centers, Climate misinformation and disinformation

Working group

Break into small groups and work what a joint perspective and approach could be

Finding a common ground:

coming back together

Policy Stream

Panel

What is already happening at the nexus of climate and tech?

Working group

Next steps. Break into small groups and discuss what is needed to move the conversation forward and how

Activism Stream

Panel

What is already happening at the nexus of climate and tech?

Working group

Next steps. Break into small groups and discuss what is needed to move the conversation forward and how

Mixing the group:

Interactive exercise to discuss learning, observations, and ask questions

Closing

The final programme, venues and lineup of speakers will be available by mid April.