Transition Finsbury Park

logoIn Finsbury Park we intend to find ways of living that are based on localised food production, sustainable energy sources, lively local economies and an enlivened sense of community, rather than cheap and polluting oil. We will use local resources, local community and local knowledge to achieve this. We believe this will result in a better quality of life; one that is more fulfilling, abundant, socially connected and resilient. Although it is a challenge to come up with city-based solutions, there is plenty of inspiration out there as there are lots of existing projects in Hackney, Haringey and Islington to support our work.

Transition Initiatives are a way of strengthening local communities against the effects of climate change and peak oil. Climate change is well-documented and visible in the media but there is much less awareness of peak oil. Briefly, peak oil represents the inevitable decline in easily available and cheap oil. But our current lifestyles absolutely depend on cheap oil! We are fed, clothed and warmed by food, goods and fuel transported hundreds and thousands of miles. Therefore, the end of cheap oil will have a severe impact on all our lives.

our areaThe first Transition Initiative was in Totnes (Devon), which was 'unleashed' in 2006. Since then the concept has quickly spread, with over 200 'official' initiatives around the world and many more just starting off. Transition Finsbury Park was formed in November 2008. We are the 191st official initiative and there are lots more nearby.

We have a Steering Group A growing group, a buildings and energy group, a re-skilling group and a transport group.

For more information see:
Transition Initiatives: http://transitiontowns.org/
Peak Oil: www.energybulletin.net
Climate Change: www.realclimate.org

Here's a contact list of all the London groups we know about - there are probably many more. Also here's our general leaflet, in English and Turkish.