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Scientific paper • 2014

Systems of Finance in Transition

Abstract: In this contribution I try to develop a typology of „progressive“ and „conformist“ systems of finance in projects of transition aiming at providing a set of criteria for civil society projects and preventing the political exploitation of progressive movements by conformist forces. By progressive I mean projects that promote the logic of provisioning, whereas conformist indicate those...

Scientific paper • 2014

Land-grabbing procedures and social resistance in the European continent. The case of Chalkidiki (Greece) movement against gold mining.

By: Konstantinos Petrakos

Abstract: Subject of this research are the transformations of space due to the operation of mining activities in the territorial unity of the North East (NE) Chalkidiki. The changes occurring in the field of application of the extractive development model, are investigated. The procedures of changes in social relations of mining activities in the territorial unity of the North East (N.E.)...

Scientific paper • 2014

Potentials of the degrowth debate for socio-ecological transformation

By: Panos Petridis

Abstract: As the concept of socio-ecological transformation is increasingly gaining momentum in both academic research and policy circles, contributions from the degrowth debate come very timely. This paper analyses the recent developments in the degrowth literature, highlighting its visions as regards transformation, by presenting its ontological assumptions, actors and strategies, as well as...

Scientific paper • 2014

Political Ecology and Degrowth

By: Michalis Theodoropoulos

Political Ecology; Degrowth; Crisis Exit Strategy; Green movement

Scientific paper • 2014

Questions of good life - some reflections with regard to the Swiss society

By: Dietmar Wetzel

Abstract: This contribution attempts to raise some conceptual reflections about the debate with regard to the conditions of an embodiment of the “good life” into social movements, especially with regard to the situation in Switzerland. Although we find – in comparison with other countries – in Switzerland a very rich und prosperous society, there are emerging alternative life forms which are no...

Scientific paper • 2014

On the effectiveness of grassroots movements and civil disobedience for the global North's transition toward a sustainable quasi steady-state world economy

By: Jan C. Zoellick

Abstract: This essay summarises a widespread critique of “sustainable growth” from the perspective of peak everything. By doing so, this essay adds peak waste capacity to the discussion as another important limiting factor to human economic growth. Assuming all mentioned peaks to occur under continued sustainable growth the “ability of future generations to meet their own needs”...

Misc • 2014

Gutes Leben statt Wachstum: Degrowth, Klimagerechtigkeit, Subsistenz – eine Einführung in die Begriffe und Ansätze der Postwachstumsbewegung

By: Matthias Schmelzer

Knapper Überblick über unterschiedliche Strömungen die es in der deutschsprachigen wachstumskritischen Szene und der Postwachstumsbewegung gibt.

Misc • 2014

“Wachstumsrücknahme”, “Postwachstum”, “Entwachsen”? An introduction to concepts and approaches of the German degrowth movement.

By: Matthias Schmelzer

Rough sketch of different currents of the Germans-speaking growth critical scene and degrowth movement.

Misc • 2014

Gut Leben. Eine Gesellschaft jenseits des Wachstums.

By: Barbara Muraca

„Gut Leben“ bietet einen guten Einstieg in die Postwachstums- oder Degrowth-Debatte. Barbara Muraca beschreibt den internationalen Degrowth-Diskurs und verbindet diesen mit den deutschen Postwachstumsansätzen. Sie zeigt auf, dass zu „gut leben“ Solidarität, Selbstbestimmung und Freiheit gehören. Wichtig für sie ist auch eine feministische Perspektive, die das Ganze der Arbeit in den Blick nimmt...

Position paper • 2014

Good:matters. Empowering the Willing – Practicing the Transformation

By: Ben Touissant, Christiane Schwausch

This media entry is a stirring paper of the Group Assembly Process (GAP) at the Degrowth Conference in Leipzig in 2014. This paper belongs the group Consumption.

Position paper • 2014

How to built, organize and manage degrowth movements rooted in the territory?

By: Jean-Louis Aillon, Elena Dal Santo, Marta Guindani, Stefano Zummo, Allesandro Montis, Maurizio Pallante

This media entry is a stirring paper of the Group Assembly Process (GAP) at the Degrowth Conference in Leipzig in 2014. This paper belongs the group Organizing collective action for degrowth.

Position paper • 2014

GAP working group 2014 - Organizing collective action for degrowth

By: Degrowth Conference Leipzig 2014

Results from the GAP (Group Assembly Process) Group Organizing collective action for degrowth at the Degrowth Conference in Leipzig 2014 Building Alliances: > Building Alliances with environmental and social conflicts actors and seed degrowth there. > Link up with democracy NGOs. > Link between Researchers and Activists. > Storytelling: develop a positive narrative. > Fight...

Position paper • 2014

Scaling up collective action and advancing knowledge on degrowth from the grassroots

By: Gualter Barbas Baptista

This media entry is a stirring paper of the Group Assembly Process (GAP) at the Degrowth Conference in Leipzig in 2014. This paper belongs the group Organizing collective action for degrowth.

Presentation • 2014

Degrowth Conference 2014: Opening event

By: Nina Treu, Alberto Acosta, Naomi Klein, Pablo Paolo Kilian, Melanie Bleckert, Daniel Constein

> The event starts with minute 38. Recorded opening event of the 4th International Degrowth Conference for Ecological Sustainability and Social Equity in Leipzig in 2014. The opening event starts with a speech by Nina Treu & Daniel Constein, who are members of the organizing team of the conference. Further there are the opening keynotes by Alberto Acosta and Naomi Klein (via video), as...

Presentation • 2014

Opening plenary: Degrowth for Ecological Sustainability and Social Equity

By: Federico Demaria, Alberto Acosta, Sylvia Lorek, Silke Helfrich, Nicola Bullard

Recorded opening plenary of the 4th International Degrowth Conference for Ecological Sustainability and Social Equity in Leipzig in 2014. Speakers are Federico Demaria, Silke Helfrich, Alberto Acosta and Nicola Bullard. Moderation: Sylvia Lorek. The speakers give statements of support for degrowth.

Presentation • 2014

Climate Justice and Degrowth: commonalities, resistances and alternatives

By: Nnimmo Bassey, Tadzio Müller, Lucia Ortiz, Lyda Fernanda

Panel discussion at the the 4th International Degrowth Conference for Ecological Sustainability and Social Equity in Leipzig in 2014. Speakers: Tadzio Müller, Nnimmo Bassey, Lucia Ortiz Facilitation: Lyda Fernanda From the conference programme: The question of global justice is frequently underplayed or even omitted in the debate about the relationship between the climate crisis and economic...

Presentation • 2014

Alliances for degrowth between Global North and South?!

By: Ashish Kothari, Alberto Acosta, Ulrich Brand, Beatriz Rodriquez Labajos

Panel discussion at the the 4th International Degrowth Conference for Ecological Sustainability and Social Equity in Leipzig in 2014. Speakers: Beatriz Rodriquez Labajos, Ashish Kothari, Alberto Acosta Facilitation: Ulrich Brand From the conference programme: Degrowth proposals are largely debated within and for the Global North. Despite strong dynamics and orientations towards economic...

Presentation • 2014

Degrowth? A feminist perspective

By: Adelheid Biesecker, Sabine O'Hara, Christa Wichterich, Karin Schönpflug

Panel discussion at the the 4th International Degrowth Conference for Ecological Sustainability and Social Equity in Leipzig in 2014. Speakers: Adelheid Biesecker, Sabine O'Hara, Christa Wichterich, Karin Schönpflug Facilitation: Katharina Pühl From the conference programme: This panel addresses the question what (queer-)feminist theory and practice can contribute to the debate on degrowth...

Presentation • 2014

ShareEconomy, P2P, Transition Town: What do they share?

By: Tony Greenham, Silke Helfrich, Astrid Lorenzen, Benjamin Tincq

Panel discussion at the the 4th International Degrowth Conference for Ecological Sustainability and Social Equity in Leipzig in 2014. Speakers: Astrid Lorenzen, Benjamin Tincq, Tony Greenham Facilitation: Silke Helfrich From the conference programme: One can find many initiatives and discourses which put the misguided economy back on track. More and more people do not simply fight "the...

Presentation • 2014

How can work be (re)organized under a degrowth perspective?

By: Christine Ax, Norbert Reuter, Chema Berro, Michael Fischer

Panel discussion at the the 4th International Degrowth Conference for Ecological Sustainability and Social Equity in Leipzig in 2014. Speakers: Norbert Reuter, Chema Berro, Christine Ax Facilitation: Michael Fischer From the conference programme: The panel will bring together trade unionists and NGO activists from both the 'classical', industrial growth-oriented and the more radical,...