Our Global Challenges

Brilliant speakers invite you to learn and discuss the problems we face – and what we can do about them.

Transition Edinburgh University with prominent social and environmental justice organisations presents Our Global Challenges, a series of big name speaker and discussion events at the University of Edinburgh.

25 Aug. 2010 Special Event: Hard Rain show with Mark Edwards, part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Mark Edwards presents his striking photography exhibition “Hard Rain“, displayed 22 August – 26 September at the University of Edinburgh, linking images of climate change to Bob Dylan’s words.

This presentation is an account of the personal and environmental journey Mark Edwards began in 1969 that led to this exhibition. ‘Most important … is the sheer brilliance of the dialogue Edwards has created between the words and images’ (Fintan O’Toole, Irish Times). “…one of the most powerful presentations I have ever seen – it has a huge impact on people.’ (Jonathan Porritt, Forum for the Future).

Read more on the event page or book online at the Fringe website, £10 / £5 concessions.

22 Sep. 2010 “Our Global Challenges: Our Headlong Collision with Nature”

Mark Edwards dicusses his exhibition “Hard Rain“, displayed 22 August – 25 September at the University of Edinburgh, with a specially invited panel considering our global challenges and what we can do about them.

tbc. Final Our Global Challenges event in the new year

Watch this space!

Past Events

11 Feb. 2010. “Our Global Challenges: The Role of Civil Society After Copenhagen.” Organised by Ric Lander and David Somervell (pictured).