Paul Allen

Zero Carbon Britain: Making it Happen

3 March 2017 Leave a Comment

In this 2-minute video clip, Findhorn Fellow, Paul Allen, tells us how Zero Carbon Britain is catalysing change to meet our climate challenges. Paul is the Centre for Alternative Technology's (CAT's) Zero Carbon Britain Project Coordinator.... The UN Paris Agreement states that humanity must reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the middle of this century. This is a big shift, but we have no option other than to succeed if we are to avoid really dangerous climate change. Previous Zero … Watch video

COP22: Ramping up commitment as we move towards the next crucial moment | Paul Allen

19 November 2016 1 Comment

Having completed his final presentation request at COP22 in Marrakech, Findhorn Fellow and Zero Carbon Britain Project Coordinator, Paul Allen, has this vital message for the world.... This final request came from the Brahma Kumaris Initiative, a large international organisation that pioneers renewable energy projects amongst its 6,000 meditation centres across India and another 1000 across the rest of the globe. They focus on mind-full practice and live a fully vegetarian lifestyle. Together … Continue reading

Climate Change and Carbon Neutrality by Paul Allen

19 November 2015 Leave a Comment

Findhorn Fellow and developer of the Zero Carbon Britain project, Paul Allen, responds to questions about climate change in the lead up to the climate talks in Paris in December 2015.... What do you personally feel about climate change? First and foremost, I feel we must recognise climate change is not the root problem; it is a symptom of much deeper problems. If we dig a little, we see that one level its driven by our collective addiction to fossil fuels. Our external (physical) and internal … Continue reading

Paul Allen: A New Story for Energy

23 March 2015 Leave a Comment

In his 7-minute talk, Findhorn Fellow, Paul Allen, speaks to a new story for energy using rapid decarbonisation strategies around institutional change for those campaigning for things to be different. Paul says we need to radically and differently imagine our energy story as we have not yet seen it. He emphasises that the technology exists today to get very close to zero carbon, so why aren't we using it? He encourages us to imagine what it would be like to live and love in a zero-carbon … Watch video

Bitter Lake – A new work from a powerful storyteller

18 February 2015 Leave a Comment

New Story Summiteer and Findhorn Fellow, Paul Allen, reviews a new historical film by Adam Curtis. Paul writes.... "Stories are powerful; they are one of the key means by which we share our values, both with our upcoming new generations but also with those in other places. Stories can shape how we see the world. For generations they have been used to help us make sense of all that is going on around us, sometimes explicitly but more often subliminally. "One of the most powerful storytellers I … Watch video

IPCC Report: “Science has spoken” – A prelude to ‘the new story that serves’ by Paul Allen

5 November 2014 2 Comments

On the heels of this week's IPCC climate change report, Findhorn Fellow, Paul Allen, addresses the big question, 'What will it take for us to find the will to change?' The IPCC report findings are grim; however, as Paul explains, "we now physically have everything we need to transform our energy and living systems. Once a cultural shift is catalysed, legal and political frameworks quickly follow suit." And not only that, Paul contends that "once we are equipped with the right tools, the way … Continue reading

New story insights: A Findhorn Fellow’s feedback

20 October 2014 1 Comment

Findhoron Fellow, Paul Allen reflects on the inspiration and learnings emerging from the New Story Summit: Inspiring Pathways for our Planetary Future, held at the Findhorn Foundation and Community 27 September - 3 October 2014. He offers practical steps we can each take to reduce our impact on the Earth now, whilst increasing our joy and quality of life - a good news story and a definite 'win-win' for people and planet. Continue reading