​Join us for a gathering where we will delve into the captivating world of SOLARPUNK—a visionary movement that envisions a future where renewable energy, sustainable practices, and nature-inspired design converge to create vibrant, eco-friendly communities. SOLARPUNK unites the principles of solar energy, green technology, and social activism to reimagine a world that thrives on clean energy and harmonious coexistence with the environment. Above all, it is a movement grounded in optimism, refusing to succumb to the challenges we face and embracing the power of hope and positive action to ignite meaningful change.

​During this inaugural meeting, we will immerse ourselves in engaging introductory videos and engage in thought-provoking conversations about the fundamental principles of SOLARPUNK. Together, we will reflect on how to propagate this visionary movement and foster a vibrant SOLARPUNK community right here in Lisbon and throughout Portugal.

​Meeting details

​Location: The exact meeting place will be announced as soon as the number of participant is known. You will be informed by email.

​Language: The conversation will be held in English.

Join the Solarpunk Portugal group on Telegram https://t.me/+Z2RXBBVSf2o5ZmRi

​A NEW NARRATIVE IS NEEDED

​We are currently confronted with the greatest challenge in the history of humanity: building a future that sustains life on Earth today. Unfortunately, the prevailing trends are pushing us in the wrong direction, exacerbating climate change and pushing our planetary ecosystem toward complete collapse. Regrettably, we are inundated with dystopian visions of the future, both in science fiction media and daily news. Furthermore, the proposed solutions offered to us are merely surface-level changes, mere greenwashing, without truly addressing the systemic issues. Narratives that reinforce the status quo or rely on the notion that someone or something else will fix the problem are all too common, inhibiting significant transformation.

​This is precisely where SOLARPUNK emerges, offering an entirely different and inspiring narrative that we urgently require. SOLARPUNK integrates the most promising solutions for a sustainable future in a holistic manner, presenting a vision that is not only desirable but also achievable. Personally, SOLARPUNK has been the most uplifting discovery I have encountered in a long time. It instills in me a sense of hope and inspires me to believe that it can ignite similar inspiration and engagement in others, contributing to the much-needed change we seek.

Cheers
Patrick