Mankind has been living in an interdependent relationship with the environment and nature for all of its existence. Cultural behaviour is represented in values, perceptions and norms and anthropologists have been observing a variety of interactions among families, in larger community settings, food production, warfare and religion. Humans have managed to sustain themselves with the aid of life-supporting resources and judging by the population explosion done so with great success. The webinar explores historical and cultural factors contributing to established practices and use of water and fuel. It will show three cultural dimensions that even to this day are greatly influencing consumption of water in households, agriculture and manufacturing. There will also be cultural comparisons on the practice of providing a variety of fuels in various corners of the earth.

Global trade and worldwide production have made the underlying factors of energy consumption extremely important. In our times not only are industrial goods produced half-way around the globe but food items, wood products and raw materials are also shipped over the Seven Seas. As consumers, as buyers and as users we can make a difference in understanding, evaluating and exercising our choices. We can also evaluate our cultural conditioning and select more sustainable options rather than only less expensive ones. Knowing about practices abroad, having information about the ‘real’ cost of a product by considering the ‘external’ price of production makes as an aware and mature consumer.

Leonore’s background is originally in business, telecommunication, adult education, cross-cultural communication and executive coaching. In the Paradise team she contributes to her passion and special interest to the ‘environment’ segment where relevant and important topics cover aspects of so many different areas in our surroundings and lives.

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