Wed, May 14, 2014 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CHAN CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. FREE. 2014 Milton K. Wong Lecture
The Global Eco-Crisis: Diversity, Resilience and Adaptability
by David Suzuki, PhD
(Presented by UBC Continuing Studies, The Laurier Institution and CBC Radio One, in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation, alumni UBC, and explorASIAN).
Wed, May 14, 7-9pm; Chan Centre for The Performing Arts. FREE.
NOTE: The 2014 Milton K. Wong Lecture is currently SOLD OUT, but a standby line will be available on the night.
“Over the past century, we have had the remarkable confluence of population growth, technological innovation, hyper-consumption and a globalized economy. Humans are now the dominant factor shaping the planet, but in the process, we are undermining the very life-support systems of air, water, soil, photosynthesis and biodiversity. In such uncertain times, we must look to biology to find a strategy for survival. The key is diversity at the genetic, species and ecosystem levels. Canada is an experiment in diversity through its program of multiculturalism. I believe that, as in biological diversity, our diverse backgrounds provide a rich resource of perspectives, experience and ideas that will be important in an increasingly uncertain world.” — Dr. David Suzuki
The annual Milton K. Wong Lecture is Canada’s premier lecture on multiculturalism. It is named after Milton K. Wong, UBC alumnus and the founder of the Laurier Institution, in recognition of the remarkable contribution he made to our understanding of the value of our cultural diversity and to the advancement of pluralism in Canada.