Published in Post Growth Perspectives·PinnedIntroducing the Post Growth FellowshipDecolonizing the systems we inhabit, while nurturing a shared vision of collective wellbeing within ecological limits. — An equitable, post-growth future relies on decolonizing our thoughts and the systems we inhabit, while continuing to nurture a shared vision of collective wellbeing within ecological limits. The inaugural Post Growth Fellowship, launched by the Post Growth Institute on September 1st 2021, is a 12-month content collaboration with selected post-growth…Postgrowthfellowship4 min read
Published in Post Growth Perspectives·4 days agoPost Growth Ripples: September 2022How our work at the Post Growth Institute has been rippling out across the world this month. — Here at the Post Growth Institute, we collaboratively develop ideas, programs, events, and alliances that promote the equitable circulation of money, power, and natural resources in our local communities and global economy. …Postgrowth4 min read
Published in Post Growth Perspectives·Aug 11Post Growth Ripples: August 2022How our work at the Post Growth Institute has been rippling out across the world this month. — Here at the Post Growth Institute, we collaboratively develop ideas, programs, events, and alliances that promote the equitable circulation of money, power, and natural resources in our local communities and global economy. …Postgrowth3 min read
Published in Post Growth Perspectives·Jul 18Post Growth Ripples: July 2022How our work at the Post Growth Institute has been rippling out across the world this month. — Here at the Post Growth Institute, we collaboratively develop ideas, programs, events, and alliances that promote the equitable circulation of money, power, and natural resources in our local communities and global economy. …Postgrowth4 min read
Published in Post Growth Perspectives·Jul 15The Social Economy as a Pathway to DecolonizationOn the Indian Ocean island of Mayotte, people are reclaiming ‘collective entrepreneurship’ to sustainably meet local needs while building social and economic resilience. — Post Growth Fellow, Djémilah Hassani, is an international strategy expert and Head of Regional Strategy at the Regional Chamber of Social and Solidarity Economy (CRESS) in Mayotte. Mayotte became a French department in 2011, following a referendum, and since 2014 has been an overseas region — meaning it’s a European…Postgrowth9 min read
Published in Post Growth Perspectives·Jun 16We Are The EconomyOnce we see that we are the economy, we realize we can change it — and when we change it, we change the world. — By Post Growth Fellow, Amanda Janoo I recently moved back to the United States after over a decade abroad. It’s been an interesting re-acclimation which I believe some people call ‘reverse culture shock’. There is so much about this country, my home, that is comfortable and familiar. A shared language…Postgrowth9 min read
Published in Post Growth Perspectives·Jun 10Post Growth Ripples: June 2022How our work at the Post Growth Institute has been rippling out across the world this month. — Here at the Post Growth Institute, we collaboratively develop ideas, programs, events, and alliances that promote the equitable circulation of money, power, and resources in our local communities and global economy. Each month we publish an overview of our key activities and impact through the various pillars of our work.Postgrowthripples5 min read
Published in Post Growth Perspectives·May 27Tackling Rent Extraction Could Reduce our Dependence on Economic GrowthTo achieve an economy that provides ‘a good life for all within ecological limits’, we must take a systemic approach that acknowledges the injustices baked into current practices. — This blog post was written by Natalie Holmes, drawing on a journal article by Post Growth Fellow, Beth Stratford. Ecological economics aspires to ‘a good life for all within ecological limits.’ In order to achieve this, many in the field have called for hard limits on resource use and emissions…Rent6 min read
Published in Post Growth Perspectives·May 23Post Growth Ripples: May 2022An overview of our key activities and impact through the various pillars of our work. — Here at the Post Growth Institute, we collaboratively develop ideas, programs, events, and alliances that promote the equitable circulation of money, power, and resources in our local communities and global economy. Each month we publish an overview of our key activities and impact through the various pillars of our work.Postgrowthripples4 min read
Published in Post Growth Perspectives·May 12The Grassroots Kenyan Startup Addressing ‘Period Racism’ with Safe, Sustainable Menstrual Pads“Women in the US have beautiful period products, but when it comes to Africa we’re being given the short end of the stick.” — Post Growth Fellow, Monicah Muhoya is the founder of Sister Speaks Global, which hosts events to expand women’s dialogue; and Heels4Pads, a linked charity to raise awareness of period poverty. …Menstrual Justice4 min read
