Every Thursday lunchtime (when there is not an evening event) we share thoughts on what’s happening in the world ... often based on relevant magazine or newspaper articles.

While this is not possible physically we meeting virtually via Zoom - if you would like to join us please email  dde@globalcentredevon.org.uk for details.

Global Book Club - Monday 6th December at 6pm

We will discuss The Power of Geography: Ten Maps that Reveal the Future of Our World by Tim Marshall.

In this revelatory new book, Marshall explores ten regions that are set to shape global politics in a new age of great-power rivalry: Australia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UK, Greece, Turkey, the Sahel, Ethiopia, Spain and Space.

Find out why Europe’s next refugee crisis is closer than you think as trouble brews in the Sahel; why the Middle East must look beyond oil and sand to secure its future; why the eastern Mediterranean is one of the most volatile flashpoints of the twenty-first century; and why the Earth’s atmosphere is set to become the world’s next battleground.

Zoom link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83676040853?pwd=RTZabHNtdjVobWdjMmQyclhoSE9LUT09

Great Big Green Week Event - Monday 20th September 6pm to 9pm

This is the first in our series of five A FAIR COP: from Climate Crisis to Climate Justice events. As world leaders prepare to gather for crucial COP26 climate talks each session will be highlighting positive stories from around the world, inspiring us all to action.

The session will be in two parts ...

Engaging activities to help us understand the climate crisis:Fairtrade Garden Trail, Understanding the Jargon, Climate Quiz

Presentations with Q&A by local experts ...

Simon Giarchi, CAFOD SW Community Participation Coordinator, will talk about the charity’s work with communities in low-income countries

Caspar Hughes, Director of the Climate Media Coalition, campaigning for the global media be a core part of the solution to the climate crisis.

Professor Tim Lenton, Director of the Global Systems Institute based at Exeter University, will talk about Positive Tipping Points and how these can help propel us towards rapid decarbonisation.

Zoom link is https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84979514780?pwd=YzNTSjVNQkEyTHh3WHVrODljeFVVUT09

Climate Change and Food Security - Monday 18th October 6pm to 8pm

This is the third in our series of A FAIR COP: from Climate Crisis to Climate Justice sessions in the lead up to COP26.

Marking World Food Day (16th October), how are disrupted weather patterns affecting food security?

We have three speakers looking at the issues in three different contexts ...

In Melanesia: Katie Drew (Chief Officer, Melanesian Mission)

In Mali: Caroline Hart(Coordinator, Joliba Trust) and Deborah Hutchinson (Chair, Joliba Trust)

In Devon: David Mezzetti (Exeter Growers Cooperative)

As usual there will also be activities, positive stories and suggestions for action

Zoom link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84238615322?pwd=WUNxWnUrY2ZUekV6eEpIbHlUOXpJZz09

Climate Change and Trade - the impact on farmers in developing countries

Monday 4th October 6pm to 7:30pm

Our topics and speakers will be

Fashion: Joanna Pollard (BAFTS Fair Trade Network UK)

Coffee: Pauline Tiffen (SW Director B2B Coffee Initiative)

Corporate Courts: Jean Blaylock (Global Justice Now: Campaigns & Policy Manager on Trade)

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87893039473?pwd=ODdtRXUzTkIrR2cvbStRd3ozZ1VUZz09

Monday 1st November 6pm to 7:30pm

Youth Voices - Call for a Global Green Deal

Speakers: Tess Walsh (Fridays for Future) and Toby Grier (Youth Christian Climate Network)

also

Jean Blaylock from Global Justice Now will talk about Corporate Courts

Zoom link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85443523729?pwd=VHp1ZlIxb2xwR2tRNGtBakhvcVVUZz09

Monday 15th November 6pm to 7:30pm

This is the final session in our FAIR COP series. As COP26 ends, we will reflect on the outcomes. What has been achieved? Will words turn into actions?

Panel members include:

Molly Scott Cato, Professor of Green Economics and former Green Party MEP

Jeff Ridley, Climate Scientist, Met Office Hadley Centre

Adam Musgrave, Senior Campaigns Manager, Oxfam

Zoom link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86326007747?pwd=ckNac3ZoZHJpQmtZNmZYRFZ1SmtpQT09

Devon Globe Trotters

Travelling in Tibet - Wednesday 21st April 2021 - https://youtu.be/9Rj_tVeIH98

Belize: Then and Now - Tuesday 18th May 2021 - https://youtu.be/CMJ9cIpbTac

Gown meets Town

Immigration Detention in the UK - Thursday 10th December 2020 https://youtu.be/4O-SIQoZJiA

Slavery and Revolution in Haiti - Tuesday 30th November 2021 https://youtu.be/iZ0UvAKAJfM

World at Six Talks

Fridays for Futures - Green New Deal  - Thursday 22nd October 2020 https://youtu.be/AAc0DJ3lX7E

Sustainable Beekeeping in Africa - Thursday 12th November 2020 https://youtu.be/rRXqx7KtnS8

The Impact of Period Poverty on Girls in Kenya - Thursday 26th November 2020 https://youtu.be/oY6CQqbAegU  

My Polish Heritage - Wednesday 12th May 2021  https://youtu.be/uI0z54lDs0M

An Introduction to Croatia - Thursday 27th May 2021 https://youtu.be/PpYGAGvJ3Vs

Girls' Education and the G7 - Thursday 10th June 2021 https://youtu.be/S2_Yima_z4A

Reporting on Ethiopia - Thursday 17th June 2021 https://youtu.be/jRZ3icFVnQQ

Oyana: a soap-making social enterprise - Wednesday 8th September 2021 https://youtu.be/ve6CmssTcRs

Celebrating Windrush in Devon 2021

Bananas, St Vincent and Fairtrade : Exploring the Fairtrade Primary Schools Conferences - Tuesday 9th March 2021 https://youtu.be/59KyfAeaAyY

Celebrating Fairtrade in the Caribbean - Thursday 4th March 2021 https://youtu.be/8k5XaXQjA4M

COVID, the NHS and its effects on the Windrush and BAME Community - Thursday 18th February 2021 https://youtu.be/VcyVYbwh0Rs

Christmas in Trinidad and Tobago - Thursday 28th January 2021 https://youtu.be/ObLqw2iGNew

Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks and my family’s involvement in UK Civil Rights - Thursday 21st January 2021 https://youtu.be/77PzMTDPb-Q. There is a 'gap' in this  video where copyright materilal has been removed.

Our Wndrush Stories - 23rd March 2021 https://youtu.be/wDT-FJ2D0zA

Telling our Stories: Finding our Roots - Devon's Multicultural History

The Polish Navy in Okehampton - 23rd November 2020 https://youtu.be/cwqHXMXghno

In Conversation with ... stories from Bideford https://youtu.be/v16SnLUzH5E

Celebrating Black History Month in Devon: Start the Week Talks 2020

Telling Our Stories - Finding Our Roots:Devon’s Multi-Cultural History Monday 5th October 2020 https://youtu.be/NskTPD0Bi1k  

Celebrating Windrush in Devon:Our Windrush Stories Monday 12th October 2020  https://youtu.be/dMTfARNLFYQ

Is there still a place for Black History Month? Monday 19th October 2020  https://youtu.be/KaAnXKJS6cY  

Black Futures: A discussion about taking action and campaigning for change Monday 26th October 2020  https://youtu.be/igmWMYs_ALs

These trecordings of the Zoom sessions are unedited