Speaker: Satish Kumar
Date: Wednesday, 3 March 2010
(Part of the Schumacher in China Programme)
Venue: Club Lusitano, 16 Ice House Street in Central, Hong Kong
Time: 12.00 – 2.30pm
Business in the 20th Century was mainly focused on economic growth and profit maximisation, but the 21st Century is different; it is the century of the environment and business has to respond to the changing consciousness where environmental sustainability, social justice and profitability have to be in harmony with each other.
Satish Kumar will speak on how business can respond to the crises of climate change and poverty and reshape business in such a way that it works for the wellbeing of all.
Internationally respected ecologist, writer and Ghandi disciple Satish Kumar is the guiding spirit behind a number of ecological, spiritual and educational ventures in Britain.
Satish Kumar was born in India. He was a Jain Monk for nine years and later studied Buddhism and Hindu philosophy. Satish was drawn to UK in 1967 during his 8000-mile peace pilgrimage around the globe. He was centrally involved in founding Schumacher College in 1991 and acted as the Programme Director until 2009. The Schumacher College has been running a program of successful courses that have helped thousands of organizations and individuals in understanding and finding solutions for the most pressing ecological and social concerns of modern life. He has been the Editor of Resurgence journal for over 30 years and he founded the Small School in Hartland, a pioneering secondary school which brings into its curriculum ecological and spiritual values.
In July 2000, Satish Kumar was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Education from the University of Plymouth. In July 2001 he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Literature from the University of Lancaster. In November 2001, Satish Kumar was presented with the Jamnalal Bajaj International Award for Promoting Gandhian Values Abroad. In 2009, he has taken on a new role to continue teaching in his capacity as a Visiting Fellow. Satish is a well known writer and speaker and was featured in a recent BBC TV documentary.
Jointly presented by the ‘Schumacher in China’ Programme; Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden; and the Business Environment Council
Contact: Idy Wong at wly@kfbg.org tel (852) 24837117
Background info:
htp://www.schumachercollege.org.uk
http://www.resurgence.org
http://www.kfbg.org
