In a time of global upheaval, this series offers grounded insight and big-picture thinking from people working to strengthen local economies, communities and cultures around the world.
This episode features Warwick Smith, an Australian economist, ecologist, writer and policy analyst, working across many areas of economic research. He introduces his town of Castlemaine in Australia, and the range of interesting projects happening there.
This episode features our very own Anja Lyngbaek. Anja is the Managing and Programs Director at Local Futures, and has been working tirelessly and internationally to strengthen the localization movement for decades.
In this episode Vu and Thien paint an evocative picture of the deeply relational, humble and nurturing traditional values and lifestyles that prevailed until recently in Vietnam.
In this episode, we go deep into metaphysics, ‘staying with the trouble’ of the current moment. Catherine leads us in drawing lessons from Maori language and worldviews, and how we think through the cycles of time to find hope for the future.
In this episode, Lars offers an inspiring story of social, cultural, and ecological regeneration in action. He describes the process of 'becoming a peasant' in Romania and the surprise of the local villagers as he and his family began to emulate their ways.
Mattias explains how the poly-crises roiling the world today ultimately stem from a metaphysical crisis, a “de-souling” of the world produced by a rationalism in Western science that lost sight of its own limitations.
Shrishtee explains how local, indigenous and other land-based and communities around the world are defending their territories and building locally-rooted alternatives to the destructive dominant economic system.
Jason introduces the social and solidarity economy, showing how collective, needs-based approaches can come together to build a more just and regenerative system.
Aseem links modernity’s core values to today’s ecological and social crises, and proposes “ecosophy” as a path toward reconnecting with the Earth.
Drawing on years of experience, Laura Kaestele highlights how grassroots localization efforts forms a growing, largely unseen global network of alternatives.
What to expect
Nineteen episodes will be released over the coming months, bringing voices from across the world into conversation. Together, they map practical pathways toward stronger, more resilient local futures.
Check out our first Planet Local Voices Series, with over 30 insightful episodes featuring inspiring thinkers and changemakers from around the world.
What the series offers
• Grounded conversations
• Insightful analysis
• Global perspectives on local resilience
• Big picture thinking
• Wide range of topics
Who you'll hear from
• Leading thinkers and scholars
• Community builders
• Activists and practitioners
• Grassroot leaders
• Spread over 14 countries
Themes we explore
• Ethical foundations of change
• Seed sovereignty
• Reconnection with nature
• Alternatives to global markets
• Transformational strategies
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