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For a Great Transition to a sustainable future.
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http://www.tellus.org 29-09-2011 18:35:30
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.Marjorie Kelly discusses how the extractive economy is at the root of today's crises. Take a listen!
wortfm.org/how-the-extrac…
.Ashish Kothari draws on his experience in the areas of wildlife and biodiversity to explore the profound consequences of human disconnection from nature. greenpeace.org/international/…
.Ashish Kothari draws on his experience in the areas of wildlife and biodiversity to explore the profound consequences of human disconnection from nature.
greenpeace.org/international/…
Riane Eisler writes on Tellus Institute's Great Transition 2024 blog: 'Diverse movements such as the environmental, racial justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and women’s empowerment movements require a unifying framework: a comprehensive partnership approach...
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'Community wealth building is where the next potential economic system—a democratic economy, built to serve the well-being of all of us on a flourishing earth—is growing from the ground up.' -- Marjorie Kelly
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'Economics must stop prioritising markets over all these other forms of provisioning, which get eroded if market forces encroach through, say, the privatisation of water.' -- Kate Raworth
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'Productivity has been the driving force behind the five- sometimes six-day workweek, but there is a growing body of evidence that shows a shorter week is equally, if not more productive in many respects.'
A great interview with Juliet Schor.
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What is the goal of economics? Does GDP really tell us all we need to know about a country's wealth and well-being? A great discussion with Kate Raworth.
youtube.com/watch?v=yqeUp6…
Great interview with Kate Raworth about the necessary shift from a growth obsession to 'doughnut economics.'
youtube.com/watch?v=OZsyiP…
.Ashish Kothari provides a critical take on the state of India's energy transition so far.
meer.com/en/76901-india…
'The fight against global hunger requires policymakers to understand and address its root causes. ' -- Jayati Ghosh
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'Employers are realizing that if they can rethink where people work, they can also rethink how many days are on the job.' -- Juliet Schor
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'It is difficult, if not impossible, to do something about a problem if we do not even measure it properly.' -- Jayati Ghosh
socialeurope.eu/taking-inequal…