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Free Reading Materials

Local Futures Localization Booklet

Localization: Essential Steps to an Economics of Happiness

By Helena Norberg-Hodge
Edited by Steven Gorelick & Kristen Steele, 2016

From trade to finance, from food to climate, from education to energy, the negative impacts of globalization have affected every part of the world’s economies. This report summarizes those impacts, and provides a detailed listing of policy shifts and grassroots initiatives that can move the world towards the local. Printed copies can be purchased from our online shop. The booklet is also available in Chinese language.

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Download Chinese translation: 本地化:幸福经济的关键步骤/ (3.3MB)

Climate Change action paper: Climate Change or System Change?

Published by Local Futures, 2015

Immediately following the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris, Local Futures released a 16-page action paper entitled Climate Change or System Change? In this paper we argue that globalization – that is, the deregulation of trade and finance through an ongoing series of “free trade” treaties – is the driving force behind climate change.  As a result, the climate problem can only be tackled effectively if governments stop subsidizing globalization, and begin pursuing a localization agenda instead. Read also our blog ‘After Paris: Climate Change or System Change?‘ here.

Download (1.9MB)

DIY Economics of Happiness Workshop & Toolkit

Published by Local Futures

The Economics of Happiness Workshop and Toolkit is a do-it-yourself tool for activists and others who want to kick-start effective global-to-local action in their community or within an existing group. The workshop toolkit is free of charge and can be used by anyone interested in exploring these issues with others. The Toolkit (available in English and Italian). Read more information: here. To obtain a copy of the toolkit, email [email protected].

Post-Growth Localisation

By Helena Norberg-Hodge & Rupert Read, 2016

This short 20-page pamphlet outlines the fundamental features of economic globalisation and localisation, how a shift towards the local might be accomplished, and what it asks of us in terms of action. Produced in conjunction with Green House.

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Discussion Guide and Companion to the Film ‘The Economics of Happiness’

Published by Local Futures, 2011

This discussion guide follows the film, expanding on the arguments and pointing to a wealth of resources for further learning, reflection and action. Each chapter begins with a short essay elaborating on the film, followed by a set of suggested discussion questions and activities, a short list of recommended readings, links to related organizations, and links to other learning resources. Local Futures also provide other promotional materials: Event Organizer Kit and Press Kit. For downloadable web banners and film posters, go here.

Download (10.5MB)
Download French translation: Guide Discussion Accompagnant le Film L'Economie du Bonheur (7MB)

Conference Proceedings from the 2015 Economics of Happiness Conference in Jeonju, South Korea

Outcome from Local Futures’ 6th international Economics of Happiness Conference in Jeonju, South Korea that took place September, 2015. As an initiative of the Mayor of Jeonju himself, the event was organized in collaboration with the Jeonju city government. This gathering provided an exciting opportunity to contribute to positive policy change and resulted in the Jeonju Declaration on the Economics of Happiness. Available in English and Korean. Read more information on the conference: here.

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Ripe for Change Report: Rethinking California’s Food Economy

Published by Local Futures, 2004

On the surface, California’s food system is a vision of abundance and prosperity. But a closer look reveals a range of serious problems, including degraded ecosystems, obesity alongside hunger, an ailing farm economy, appalling farmworker conditions, and a distribution system that favors trade over local needs. Meanwhile, control of the entire food system, from seed to table, is being centralized within a handful of corporate giants. A hard copy can be ordered from our from our online store. A factsheet can be downloaded here.

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Download full report (1.3MB)
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