Logo
Support us English ⏷

Library

Is a resource missing? Suggest it here and we’ll add it!

Submit your entry —>

Filters

Reset filters
to

All languages

All entry types

All media formats

Showing 363 items

Sort by:
Year of publication
Scientific paper • 2014

Locking in or helping shift? Trends and developments affecting sustainable resource use and degrowth

By: Martin Hirschnitz-Garbers, Susanne Langsdorf

Abstract: A number of global megatrends are challenging the likelihood and feasibility of options for degrowth: Rising global population and affluence levels, proliferation of westernized lifestyles and production and consumption patterns with associated resource use needs and environmental impacts jeopardize the earth’s carrying capacity. Degrowth in the sense of socially sustainably and...

Scientific paper • 2014

Governance of sustainability transformation: Transformative environmental policy

By: Lisa Graaf, Holger Bär, Klaus Jacob

Abstract: In this paper we develop a concept of transformative environmental policy as a complementary field of environmental policy, which addresses ongoing processes of societal change and utilizes them for achieving environmental sustainability. In our view, transformative environmental policies are not replacing other environmental policies that protect natural resources or reduce emissions...

Scientific paper • 2014

Pathways towards an environmentally sustainable economy: Explaining the differences

By: Karen Jeffrey

Abstract: As well as presenting an opportunity to understand where commonalities exist between degrowth advocates and others calling for a transition to an environmentally sustainable economic system, this analysis will highlight the causes of disagreement in views of how an environmentally sustainable economy might be achieved. Our NETGREEN research identifies the trail of logic that shapes...

Scientific paper • 2014

Old Ideas: Values in Second Hand Markets

By: Frederik Larsen

Abstract: Solutions to the economic and environmental challenges the world is currently facing often introduce novel ideas and new ways forward. In a conceptual take on degrowth this paper presents an ethnographic study of an existing economic system, the second hand market, and argues that understanding how values are created in this market can contribute to a change towards greater...

Scientific paper • 2014

Building alliances in the field of food production and consumption: Urban Gardening and Community Based Agriculture

By: Jenny Lay

systems of provision, food production, Urban Gardening, community based agriculture, reproductivity

Scientific paper • 2014

Swap, share, experience: the transformative potential of socio-ecological forms of practice

By: Jenny Lay, Till Westermayer

Abstract: Regarding strategies for transformation, we examine the transformative potential of socio-ecological projects. "Pioneers of change", i.e. innovative projects that do not stay in niches but shift the play of powers, encourage the degrowth transformation. When and how do such "forms of practice" become powerful instruments of transformation? Following practice theory, we understand...

Scientific paper • 2014

Measuring transformation towards a green economy in Germany

By: Christian Lutz, Rol, Zieschank, Thomas Drosdowski

Measuring a green economy, Set of indicators, Scenarios of energy transformation in Germany

Scientific paper • 2014

Alternative economic practices in the rural Catalonia

By: Emma Soy Massoni, Joana Conill, Diego Varga, Josep Pintó

Abstract: The present study describes alternative economy practices that are being developed in rural areas by individuals who live on the margins, in whole or in significant part, of the capitalist economic behavior patterns, and live according to rules and values that they have built. The observations were performed in a group of rural farmers living in the region of Alt Empordà (Girona,...

Scientific paper • 2014

Akteure des Wandels – am Beispiel des Transition Town Movements

By: Julia Mertens

Vorstellung der Diplomarbeit zum Thema: Akteure des Wandels – am Beispiel des Transition Town Movements Abstract: Seit etwa 2006 breitet sich ausgehend von Groß Britanien eine Bewegung aus, die als eine Umweltbewegung mit neuen Ansätzen bezeichnet werden kann: Die Transition Town Bewegung. In dieser geht es im Vergleich zu früheren Umweltbewegungen (etwa denen der 70´er Jahren in Deutschland)...

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

Value and Values: The Political Economy of ICT Enhanced Collective Behaviour for Sustainable Degrowth

By: Robert Rattle

collective behaviour, values, sustainability, Internet and communication technologies

Scientific paper • 2014

Grassroots Innovation For Sustainability: The Diffusion of Community Supported Agriculture in Germany

By: Kristin Reiß

Abstract: Over the last few years niches got more and more discussed as initial point for societal change. But approaches like Strategic Niche Management (SNM) are critisised for its focus on technological niches and its idea of a „top-down-management“, whereby radical alterations in fact is more often initiated by non-governmental groups and parts of civil society. This work attaches itself to...

Scientific paper • 2014

Current Contradiction between sustainable development and degrowth

By: Hermilo Salas

Abstract: If the basic contradiction is in current economic models, what is the right path to solve it and thus avoid the crisis of the environment and of life itself? It is evident that our current lifestyles are part of economic models that are unsustainable. How can we avoid that catastrophic growth? The basis of the proposal presented here is in showing the contradictions of growth to find...

Scientific paper • 2014

Reconsidering the transition role of education

By: Mònica Serlavós

degrowth, education, transition, values

Scientific paper • 2014

Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) as a transitional path towards a degrowth society

By: Mònica Serlavós

Abstract: In the current context of multidimensional crises, this paper aims to evaluate the potential of Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) as a transitional path towards a degrowth society. This research is motivated by the urgent need to find alternative ways to build a fairer and more responsible society in harmony with Nature. While recognizing the limitations of the Geneva case developed...

Scientific paper • 2014

A Social Ecological Economic Perspective on Transformation

By: Christian Kerschner, Clive Spash

Abstract: This paper is part of the special session called: “Exploring Transformation to a Radical Alternative Gesellschaft: Economy, Ethics, Ecology” (RAGE). All papers in this session will be 10 minutes and presented in the first hour of the session. The paper is a first attempt to map the contributions of Social Ecological Economics (SEE) to research on transformation of society and economy...

Scientific paper • 2014

Education for Sustainable Consumption through Mindfulness Training

By: Laura Stanszus

Abstract: Education for Sustainable Development, Attitude-behavior-gap, Mindfulness, Individual transformation, Self-reflection Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is considered one of the main drivers of sustainability transformation strategies worldwide. Despite numerous efforts to forward ESD, its practical relevance remains low, as exemplified in the consumption related education...

Scientific paper • 2014

Transforming the current economic, political and social paradigm through Time Banking

By: Niklas Toivakainen, Ruby van der Wekken

Time Bank, Political Dialogue, Taxation, Solidarity Economy