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We are delighted to announce that the first ever joint conference between the International Degrowth Research Network and the International Society for Ecological Economics will take place 1-5 September 2020 in Manchester, UK. This conference will bring together academics from the Degrowth and Ecological Economics ... More ...

"Transformative Cities" is an opportunity for progressive local governments, municipalist coalitions, social movements and civil society organizations to popularize and share their experiences of building solutions to our planet’s systemic economic, social, political and ecological crises. The initiative draws on ... More ...

Back in January, Rethinking Economics and Doughnut Economics got together and launched a competition based on the ‘seven ways to think like a 21st century economist’ set out in Kate Raworth’s book Doughnut Economics. There were over 250 entries across three categories – schools, universities, and everyone else – ... More ...

After the most profound shake-up in decades, European politics stands at a pivotal point in its long history. With nationalist parties drawing support from communities who have been left behind and green parties benefiting from a huge upsurge of concern around climate breakdown and biodiversity loss, there is a unique ... More ...

A new year calls for new thinking so let’s discover the best economic ideas of 2019! Kate Raworth’s book "Doughnut Economics: seven ways to think like a 21st century economist" proposes seven mindset shifts to make economics fit for addressing this century’s challenges. But many other shifts are needed too so, in ... More ...

According to the European Environment Agency’s (EEA) updated environmental indicator report published today, the European Union continues to fall short of achieving a number of environmental objectives by 2020, especially in areas aimed at protecting biodiversity and natural capital. When it comes to 'boosting ... More ...

Humanity is in a race with catastrophe. Is the future one of global warming, 65 million migrants fleeing failed states, soaring inequality, and grid-locked politics? Or one of empowered entrepreneurs and innovators building a world that works for everyone? While the specter of collapse looms large, A Finer ... More ...

The Sustainable Europe Research Institute (SERI) and the Institute of Economic Structures Research (GWS) are analysing in ACRP project meetPASS how the achievement of the Paris Climate Agreement affects the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The project is currently running an online consultation to assess the ... More ...

The world invested more in solar power than coal, gas and nuclear combined last year, a UN report finds. China was by far the world’s largest investor in renewable energy in 2017, accounting for nearly half of the new infrastructure commissioned, according to the report from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). The ... More ...

Registration is now open for Energy Days as part of this year’s 13th edition of the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) – Europe’s largest event promoting sustainable energy. Energy Days can be organised throughout Europe from 1 May to 30 June 2018 by public and private organisations to encourage citizens and ... More ...

Are you working on, or know someone who is, developing an innovative and effective energy transition initiative? If so, it's your time to shine: this year, you can either apply for an award or nominate your favourite activities, projects and actions. You or your nominee could win an EU Sustainable Energy Award at the ... More ...

The human footprint is increasing fast and will – if not reversed – eventually lead to a collapse of the global economy. So say the authors of the new book Come On! which proposes an overhaul in the way that governments, businesses, financial systems, innovators and families interact with our planet. Now, in ... More ...