Cuban visionary Roberto Perez will be doing a public talk in Manchester on September 24th, about how Cuba made their rapid transition to a low energy, sustainable society. During what became known as their 'Special Period', the people of Cuba transformed their urban neighbourhoods into green, food producing environments. With oil supplies peaking, UK citizens are being forced to pay increasingly higher food and energy bills. As part of his UK tour, Perez will be sharing his experiences with Manchester people, about how communities can work together, to be more self-reliant, and develop solutions to global food insecurity by growing our own food around the City.         

The Cuban's popularity has arisen largely as a result of his appearance in the documantary, The Power of Community, How Cuba Survived Peak Oil, which has been shown repeated within the UK, and puts a positive spin on the issue of peaking oil, energy and food scarcity. The film is to be shown in three locations, in Salford, Chorlton and Manchester City Centre, leading up to Perez' talk at Manchester Metropolitan University on the 24th.  The public talk and film screenings have been organised by Manchester Permacultue Network, in conjunction with Manchester Cuba Solidarity Campaign.   

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