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Our Future is Local

For four decades, we have been revitalising communities and local economies worldwide.

“A new human story founded on connection and diversity is emerging.
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Three things we can do to make the world a better place:

Rethink

Why doesn’t endless economic growth make us happier? What can we learn from non-Western cultures? What do we mean by “progress” and “growth”?
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Resist

Speak out against the global market that widens the gap between rich and poor, devastates ecosystems and separates us from each other and the Earth.
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Renew

Celebrate a way of life that respects Nature, justice and real democracy. Rebuild local economies & communities, and restore cultural & biological diversity.
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World Localization Day

The inaugural event in 2020 brought together Russell Brand, Noam Chomsky, Jane Goodall, Vandana Shiva, Brian Eno, Charles Eisenstein and many others to raise the profile of the emerging worldwide localization movement.

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World Localization Day

The inaugural event in 2020 brought together Russell Brand, Noam Chomsky, Jane Goodall, Vandana Shiva, Brian Eno, Charles Eisenstein and many others to raise the profile of the emerging worldwide localization movement.

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Books by Helena Norberg-Hodge

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Ancient Futures

“Everyone who cares about the future of this planet … should read this book.”
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Ancient Futures Book by Helena Norberg-Hodge
Local Is Our Future Book by Helena Norberg-Hodge

Local Is Our Future

“Localization… is the only hope for the future. Read this book.”
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Books by Helena Norberg-Hodge

founder & director of Local Futures

Ancient Futures

“Everyone who cares about the future of this planet … should read this book.”
~ The Guardian ~

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Ancient Futures Book by Helena Norberg-Hodge

Local Is Our Future

“Localization… is the only hope for the future. Read this book.”
~ Iain McGilchrist ~

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Local Is Our Future Book by Helena Norberg-Hodge

'The Economics of Happiness' - our award-winning documentary

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'The Economics of Happiness' - our award-winning documentary

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– Films For Action

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How insane is global trade?

We’ve produced a factsheet and 3-minute tongue-in cheek film that helps to explain how and why ‘insane trade’ happens.
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Localization in 2.5 minutes

Our ‘Going Local: the solution-multiplier’ animation provides an overview of localization. 32 Different translations are available.
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