Learn and Take Action
To create an economic system that supports human and planetary well-being, we need to be the instigators of change – we can’t wait for those in power to take the steps needed.
Use the resources on this page to learn about why the global economy is plunging us into crises, and to learn how you can support local economies wherever you live.
LOCALIZATION
ACTION GUIDE
What can you do to localize?
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Sign Up for our Email Updates
When you first sign up, you’ll receive a short series of emails that describe the core issues we address in our work, and how you can get involved. After that, you’ll receive new emails roughly once a month with announcements of localization events happening near you, as well as fascinating articles and opinion pieces, project updates, and other news about resisting corporate power and supporting community life.
Learn More About the Issues
Our learning guides briefly walk you through the many impacts of the global economy, and the multiple benefits of local economies.
Globalization
Globalization may be good for big business,
but it imposes heavy environmental, social,
and psychological costs
on people
and the planet.
Localization
Localization simply means an economic shift away from the global and towards the local – a shift that enables communities to take back control over their own affairs.
Big Picture Activism
Big Picture Activism is a framework for building a movement powerful enough to shift the economy from global to local.
Free Reading Materials
We’ve created a number of resources that you can download for free. These reports, papers, and booklets are great for offline reading and learning. View a complete list of all our free reading materials.
Other Ways To Get Involved
From participating in a conference to organizing a film screening – there are lots of steps you can take now.
Attend an
Event
We’ve organized over 20 international conferences, and we host workshops regularly.
Organize a
Workshop
Our DIY workshop kits provide everything you’ll need.
Organize a
Film Screening
Help us spread the message with a public screening in your community.
Further Inspiration
We’re always amazed at the sheer number of individuals and groups working towards similar goals. On the pages listed below you can find out about other inspiring organizations, films and further reading.
Organizations For Change
A list of organizations across the globe working to create a better world.
Recommended Readings
A sampling of excellent books about the issues that matter.
Films for
Change
Our continually updated list of recommended films and documentaries.