On Saturday, 5 October 2024, The Resurgence Trust will be holding its annual Festival of Wellbeing, and if feedback from previous events is anything to go by, the day promises to be ‘of great wisdom and generosity’! Hosted online via Zoom, the festival will explore a wide range of topics including the climate crisis, the art of personal and planetary healing, our connection with water, redesigning economics in service to life and much more. Manon Martini from the Resurgence Trust explains what’s on offer.
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We are delighted to invite all those who believe that a better world is possible to immerse themselves in a day of stimulating talks with some of the environmental movements most visionary thinkers and changemakers.
This year’s lineup tackles the multifaceted nature of climate change, offering joined-up thinking that spans economic, scientific, indigenous and artistic approaches to our Earth’s degradation. By bringing together diverse perspectives from across the globe, the festival will demonstrate that the road to planetary regeneration and wellbeing requires us to reimagine how we relate to the people and world around us.
Festival of Wellbeing 2024 Line Up
Galia Benartzi
Technology entrepreneur, Galia Benartzi’s work on blockchain-based collaboration systems aims to “rewild” money, decentralising economic structures in service to human life. Her talk, ‘Money is a Lot Like Water’, will rethink money as a technology for human collaboration – ‘bringing life to where it goes and destruction to where it overflows’.
Craig Bennett
Chief Executive of The Wildlife Trusts, Craig Bennett has spearheaded plans to protect 30% of UK land and sea for Nature by 2030. He is a leading advocate for Wildbelt, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at safeguarding natural spaces and promoting biodiversity in the UK. Craig will explore the topic ‘What does it mean to be human in the midst of a nature and climate crisis?’
Gail Bradbrook
Co-founder of the social movement Extinction Rebellion (XR), Gail Bradbrook will talk about ‘The leadership able to bring about a ‘Just Transition’. Gail will discuss the obstacles to global north and south solidarity, highlighting the relevance of decolonial struggles to the climate movements of the north.
Easkey Britton
Irish surfer, scientist, ocean advocate and writer, Easkey’s work explores the relationship between people and Nature, particularly the ocean. Her talk, ‘Into the Blue: Surfing, cycles and Water’s Power to Heal’ is an invitation to bring the healing power of water into our own lives.
Gillian Burke
Gillian Burke is a biologist, presenter, author and podcaster. Whether from the natural world or the human world, Gillian is drawn to the rich vein of stories that are full of universal themes of awe and wonder. Her talk will delve into ‘Science, Hope and Humility’, focusing on the sweet spot between wanting to know more and wanting to know it all.
Zena Edwards
A renowned award-winning UK poet of Afri-Carib-British heritage, Zena Edwards is also a curator, project maker and environmental advocate. Her multidisciplinary work underlines the critical role that culture plays in addressing environmental and social issues.
Robin Wall Kimmerer
Scientist, professor, and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Robin Wall Kimmerer is the author of Braiding Sweetgrass and Gathering Moss, and the founder and director of the Centre for Native Peoples and the Environment. Her Talk will explore the cultivation of a reciprocal relationship with the living world.
Satish Kumar
Satish Kumar, peace-pilgrim, life-long activist and former monk who founded The Resurgence Trust, has been inspiring global change since his remarkable ‘pilgrimage for peace’ over 50 years ago. His talk, ‘Happy People, Happy Planet’ will discuss the true meaning of ‘wellbeing’, exploring how we can nurture the mutual wellbeing of planet and earth through a decrease in economic output and a reduction in material consumption.
Daniel Christian Wahl
Weaver, catalyst and author of Designing Regenerative Cultures, Daniel Christian Wahl works as a consultant, educator and activist. His talk on personal and planetary health will explore the root causes of ill health in individuals and our planet as converging crises that are intrinsically linked.
Join us for a day of thought-provoking and inspiring talks.
The Festival of Wellbeing offers a space for growth, learning, and connection. Be part of the conversation and help shape a future that prioritises the wellbeing of both people and planet.
Tickets for the festival are £25 per person, or £15 for concessions. Don’t worry if you can’t attend the whole day—ticket holders will have access to recordings of the talks after the event.
With thanks to our supporters: the Network of Wellbeing and Weleda.
