Local Futures’ mission is to protect and renew ecological and social well being by promoting a systemic shift away from economic globalization towards localization. Through its “education for action” programs, Local Futures develops innovative models and tools to catalyze collaboration for strategic change at the community and international level.
From the creators of The Story of Stuff comes a great overview of what it takes for people to change the rules of the game. … [Read more...]
Next week Bhutan will host a high level conference at the United Nations in New York with the hope of placing happiness, rather than growth, at the heart of the economy. By Jo Confino from guardian.co.uk on March 29. Helena Norberg-Hodge, the founder of ISEC and co-director of "The Economics of Happiness" will be attending the meeting in New York.Read the full article here We have seen the power of disruptive technologies and companies, but are we now witnessing the birth of disruptive … [Read more...]
Occupy Wall Street (OWS) has ‘gone local’, with hundreds of communities across the United States holding Occupy Main Street demonstrations and general assemblies. While the Occupy Movement is quickly gaining momentum, it remains to be seen how it might improve economic and social conditions in the long run. A related movement—the movement for economic localization—has been resisting corporate influence and simultaneously creating community oriented, environmentally-minded alternatives for … [Read more...]