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This webinar offers a unique opportunity to explore the convergence of three critical movements:• Fair Trade & Ethical Economics — Understanding principles of justice and sustainability in social solidarity economies
• Commons & Peer-to-Peer Dynamics — Learning how communities can govern shared resources equitably
• Web3 & Blockchain Innovation — Discovering practical applications of decentralized technology for social good
Participants will gain insights into emerging models for trans-local commoning, real-world examples of Web3 communities, and concrete applications of blockchain technology to strengthen fair trade networks globally.
Fair Trade as Trans-local Commoning: How Web3 Can Strengthen Global Fair Trade Communities
Speakers -
Michel Bauwens — Founder, P2P Foundation
Terence Yuen — Lingnan University Hong Kong
Representative from 4Seas
Elias Maung — Thai Tribal Crafts Fair Trade
Representative from WFTO Asia (Panel)
Core Discussion Points
Trans-local commoning & cosmo-localism: connecting local and global communities
Web3 for social good: transparency, identity, provenance tracking
Blockchain for fair trade: smart contracts, ethical sourcing, value distribution
Community models inspired by Zuzalu & regional fair trade practices
Governance, community ownership, and decentralized coordination
Agenda
2:00-2:15 | Introduction: Community Supported Everything & Web3 Advancements (Terence Yuen)
2:15-2:45 | Cosmo-localism in Practice: Connecting Communities Across Scales (Michel Bauwens)
2:45-3:00 | Group Photo & Short Break
3:00-3:30 | Trans-local Web3 Communities in Action: The Zuzalu Movement and 4Seas (4Seas Representative)
3:30-4:00 | Local and Bio-regional Fair Trade: Fair Trade in Chiang Mai and Thailand (Elias Maung)
4:00-4:30 | Panel Discussion: Blockchain for Fair Trade Transformation (All Speakers + WFTO Asia)
4:30-4:45 | Open Q&A with Michel Bauwens and Other Panelists
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Nimmanhaemin Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Chiang Mai 50200
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
