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4:30pm–5:30pm A Discussion of American Meat Can sustainable farming feed America? This panel addresses topics from the documentary American Meat and will feature Jim Richardson, of Richardson Farms; Judith McGeary, attorney, activist, and sustainable farmer; and Graham Meriwether, director of American Meat. Bartholomew Sparrow, professor of government at UT, will moderate the panel. Bat Sparrow, The University of Texas at Austin; Graham Meriwether, American Meat; Jim Richardson, Richardson Farms; Judith McGeary, Farm & Ranch Freedom Alliance Panel/Dual/Solo | LEVEL 3, MR 5ABC Are There Really Plenty of Fish in the Sea? Seafood is one of the healthiest, most sustainable, and affordable proteins in the marketplace. But demand to feed a rapidly growing global population is outpacing supply. Global partnerships are increasingly vital to protect the world's oceans and fisheries. Panelists will discuss the fragility of the oceans and give perspectives on and innovative initiatives that are making the most impact. Brandon Tidwell, Darden; Nancy Daves, NOAA Fisheries; Stephen Box, Smithsonian Institution; Teresa Ish, Walton Family Foundation; TJ Tate, Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Awakening the Hope: Dialogue on Climate Change New Global Models: Real-Time and Local This panel will provide a forum for inter-generational and cultural dialogue on climate change to help all of us build a stronger, more sustainable future for many generations to come. We will discuss the impacts on youth and the public by the BS campaigns of climate deniers; examine Native American practices and tradition, and how youth programs are empowering youth in those communities. Technology is reshaping the way we model and understand the Earth. From teams of citizen sciences mapping noise pollution to vast transoceanic sonar networks, our models of how we impact the world are being refined.The experts creating these new models, both locally and globally, will discuss the opportunities for new solutions. James Hoggan, Hoggan & Associates; Margery Moore, Bloomberg BNA Panel/Dual/Solo | LEVEL 3, MR 8AB Muki Haklay, UCL; Jay Boisseau, TACC University of Texas; Josh Rhodes, Webber Energy Group Panel/Dual/Solo | LEVEL 3, MR 9AB Green STEM: Preparing the C21st Workforce The Art of Resilience: Communities in Transition Re-imagine the school building as a learning tool and laboratory for sustainability and STEM education! From the design process to curriculum integration, learn how green school programs are helping communities across the nation promote a culture of environmental stewardship while adopting an innovative approach to education. Explore community based designbuild projects at the University level. CEU: AIA/USGBC How can communities build resilience to the converging challenges facing them, while at the same time reduce carbon emissions and strengthen the local economy? Transition Network founder Rob Hopkins will share the process that offers pathways, new ways of thinking and a set of tools to develop the resilience of our places to face the shocks of the present and the uncertainties of the future. Alix Ogilvie, Architecture for Humanity; Gina LaMotte, EcoRise Youth Innovations; Marya Fowler, National Wildlife Federation/ Eco-Schools USA; Pam Losefsky, USGBC Rob Hopkins, Transition Network Distinguished Speaker | LEVEL 3, MR 6AB Central Texas Balcones Panel/Dual/Solo | LEVEL 3, MR 8C Shareholders' Alliance Panel/Dual/Solo | LEVEL 3, MR 9C SXSW Eco | October 7-9, 2013 | sxsweco.com 75