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Gain a big picture perspective

To gain an understanding of the destructive impacts and drivers of our global economy and the multiple benefits of localized, place-based economies, we provide a range of materials that will explain the bigger picture. Browse below through our podcasts, webinars, blog, and more.

Blog by Henry Coleman, What To Do When The World Is On Fire, published by Local Futures

Blog

We regularly release new blog posts on topics such as climate change, technology, local food, indigenous knowledge, and more. 

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Local Futures Podcasts

Listen to our series of audio programs featuring interviews with visionary scholars and activists from the worldwide movement for localization.

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Helena Norberg-Hodge - Founder of Local Futures

Helena Norberg-Hodge in conversation

Watch this series of conversations with Helena Norberg-Hodge, founder of Local Futures, on the topic of mental health, climate crisis and the worldwide localization movement.

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Global to Local webinars

This webinar series addresses key issues in the global to local debate with special guests like Bill McKibben, Charles Eisenstein, Camila Moreno, Alnoor Ladha, and others.

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Powerful talks

Browse through our collection of inspirational talks by world-renowned speakers and local activists.

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Action resources - Local Futures

Action resources

Use these resources to learn how the global economy is plunging us into crises, and how you can support local economies.

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Films and short videos - Local Futures

Films and short videos

Watch our groundbreaking feature-length films, short videos and animations for free.

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Books and reports by Local Futures - two girls of Ladakh

Books and reports

Browse our collection of informative publications by Helena Norberg-Hodge and other Local Futures’ staff.

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