THE
DIGITAL
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GREEN
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SOCIETY
14 - 16 May 2023
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