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Local is Our Future by Helena Norberg-Hodge, founder of Local Futures
Local is Our Future
by Helena Norberg-Hodge

Connects the dots between our social, economic, ecological and spiritual crises, and shows how localizing can help solve them all.

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Distilling the wisdom gleaned from four decades of activism and direct experience in both the global North and South, Norberg-Hodge lucidly deconstructs the old narrative of ‘progress’ through technological advance and corporate growth, while presenting a concise and compelling case for economic localization.

Norberg-Hodge’s arguments are supported by real-world examples proving that – beneath the radar of the mainstream media and far from the fetishized techno-utopia of Silicon Valley – healthy and vibrant futures, built upon connection to nature and community, are already in the making.

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“The argument for economic decentralization, powerfully and passionately presented in this fine book, is one that we can no longer ignore” — David Suzuki, broadcaster, activist

“This book lays out a clear critique of the madness of ‘development’, and describes pathways towards a more just, sustainable future.”

Ashish Kothari
founding member of Kalpavriksh

“An inspirational manifesto. Globalization is destroying our communities and our planet, but Norberg-Hodge presents a compelling, positive solution that I completely endorse.”

Alice Waters
author, restaurateur, chef

“A terrific overview of the problems embedded in a globalized economy, and the ways real people in real places can begin the journey back to prosperity.”

Douglas Rushkoff
writer, professor of media theory

“This book offers hope and inspiration, as well as pragmatic and strategic guidelines for structural change in both the global North and South.”

Camila Moreno
climate researcher, author

Translations

‘Local is Our Future’ has been published in Bengali/ বাংলা, Czech/ Český Jazyk/ Čeština , German/ Deutsch, Finnish/ Suomalainen, Slovak/ Slovenčina, and Spanish/ Español. Translations of the book in Bangla, and Portuguese are currently underway.

Local is Our Future - Bengali
Local is Our Future by Helena Norberg-Hodge - Bengali translation
Local is Our Future - Czech
Local is Our Future by Helena Norberg-Hodge, Czech translation
Local is Our Future - German
Lokal ist Unsure Zukunft by Helena Norberg-Hodge
Local is Our Future - Finnish
Local is Our Future by Helena Norberg-Hodge, Finnish translation
Local is Our Future - Finnish
Local is Our Future by Helena Norberg-Hodge, Slovak translation
Local is Our Future - Finnish
Local is Our Future by Helena Norberg-Hodge, Spanish translation El Futuro Es Local
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An excerpt from Chapter 1 has been translated into 17 languages. Download here: English, Bengali/ Bangla/ বাংলা, Catalan/ Català, Chinese/ 中文, Czech/ Český Jazyk/ Čeština, Dutch/ Nederlands, German/ Deutsch, Greek/ Ελληνικά, Hindi/ हिन्दी, Italian/ Italiano, Japanese/ 日本語, Portuguese/ Português, Russian/ Русский, Slovak/ Slovenčina, Spanish/ Español, Swedish/ Svenska, Telugu/ తెలుగు, Turkish/ Türkçe, and Ukrainian/ Українська.

We are eager to translate ‘Local is Our Future’ (in full or in part) into as many languages as possible. If you’re interested in volunteering your time to help with translation, please contact us.

Book club and
discussion guide

Are you interested in discussing the book with others? We’re offering a 30% discount to anyone planning to engage with the book collectively as part of a book club or community group. Please contact us for the discount code.

We’ve put together a two-page discussion guide that includes questions for each chapter, exercises and next steps as a follow-up to the book as a whole, and a list of additional resources.

Download the guide →
Happiness in time of crisis, Gauntshouse 2019 - Local Futures
Happiness in time of crisis, Gauntshouse 2019 - Local Futures

Book club and
discussion guide

Are you interested in discussing the book with others? We’re offering a 30% discount to anyone planning to engage with the book collectively as part of a book club or community group. Please contact us for the discount code.

We’ve put together a two-page discussion guide that includes questions for each chapter, exercises and next steps as a follow-up to the book as a whole, and a list of additional resources.

Download the guide →
Helena Norberg-Hodge - founder of Local Futures

Helena Norberg-Hodge

Author Helena Norberg-Hodge is a pioneer of the new economy movement and the recipient of both the Right Livelihood Award and the Goi Peace Prize. Through writing and public lectures on three continents, she has been promoting an economics of personal, social and ecological well-being for more than 40 years. She is the founder and director of Local Futures and the International Alliance for Localization. She produced and co-directed the award-winning film ‘The Economics of Happiness’, and is the author of the inspirational classic ‘Ancient Futures’ and co-author of ‘Bringing the Food Economy Home’.

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