Sunday, September 5 | 17:30 | Warszawa Room
When is the world going to wake up? Debate after the film I AM GRETA, dir. Nathan Grossman.
In Polish
Partners: Local Government of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, School Strike for Climate
Greta Thunberg has become the icon of the struggle as well as the aim of the attacks by the climate change deniers and a part of the political class, which does not want to start a proper fight against climate changes. However, it’s unexpectedly turned out that it’s harder to silence a 15-year old than many university professors or experienced activists As the inhabitants of Pomerania, a region which, due to its situation, is particularly prone to extreme weather, like intense precipitation, gusty winds, thunderstorms, storms and flood, we should be particularly grateful for Gretta Thunberg’s determination. This is why it is crucial to monitor the environment, counteract its degradation and pursue the so-called climate neutrality. Together with our guests, we will talk about whether we have been fulfilling these tasks and if we have a chance to become the Polish leader of green energy production as well as eco-effective technologies. What can we, as the inhabitants, do every day, to escape the climate catastrophe? Can mass protests change the world, if there are giant corporations and political interests on the other side?
Guests:
Radomir Matczak PhD – spent 20 years working for government and local government administration. He specializes in regional politics issues, EU cohesion policy, public management and institutional reforms as well as cooperation in the Baltic Region. Currently, he is working with the Association of Polish Cities on the project Counselling Support Centre.
Janina Repeka
Host:
Joanna Wiśniowska – journalist connected with “Gazeta Wyborcza Trójmiasto” and “Wysokie Obcasy” as well as “Krytyka Polityczna”. Among others, her texts were published by “Tygodnik Powszechny”, newonce.sport and the magazine “Kopalnia. Sztuka Futbolu”. She writes about climate and environment as well as women’s sport.
