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#CitizenClimate Series 08: Chikumbutso Ngosi
“Imagine a world where we prioritise the well-being of people and our planet, its creatures, and future generations. A world where kindness prevails over judgement, and where understanding replaces prejudice.”
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An open letter to the man who could change how global taxes work
Letter from a concerned father to Ramy Mohamed Youssef, Chair of the UN Tax Convention Committee, so he ensures the world gets a new fair global tax system.
Fred Njehu • 3 min read -
5 reasons why people of faith are a powerful force in the fight against climate change and environmental crises
Whether religious or atheist, faith guides many of us. Simply because success is not guaranteed in most struggles. Our energy and motivation sometimes find their source beyond logic and rationality. Here are five reasons why people of faith can be a powerful force for a liveable planet.
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Wellbeing: Same Remedy For Gender Inequality and the Climate Crisis
Instead of profit and infinite growth, our economies must prioritise the wellbeing of the planet and the people, starting from those historically impacted, such as women, girls, and non-binary people.
Isadora Wronski, Marília Monteiro Silva and Camilo Sanchez • 5 min read -
Beyond economic growth: A wellbeing economy is the future
With the World Economic Forum taking place in Davos now, Greenpeace and diverse organisations are advocating for systemic changes that prioritise people and the planet over endless growth.
Marília Monteiro Silva, Isadora Wronski and Agnes Jezler • 4 min read -
Earth needs a systems change that prioritises wellbeing
We are currently facing the failure of a system based on infinite growth that puts profit before care for people and the planet. We need a systems change and to explore alternatives towards a future of a liveable planet.
Sandra Laso • 4 min read -
Greenpeace identifies nine principles of wellbeing societies beyond GDP
A new Greenpeace publication sets out nine principles that put the wellbeing of nature, people and society before the need for making profit and growing Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
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Growing the Alternatives
To reach new places, we need to explore new paths. Only in this way will we achieve different realities, alternative futures shaped by equitable, collaborative societies committed to the environment.
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Beyond GDP: Join the conversation about wellbeing economies
Alternative Futures is all about listening to different voices and sharing multiple solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis we are facing, providing space for everyone to come together.
Dorina de Jonge • 3 min read -
World Cities Day 2023: Communities and movements shaping sustainable cities
Celebrated annually on October 31st, World Cities Day highlights the importance of urban areas and their impact on our planet.
Pujarini Sen • 5 min read
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Earth needs a systems change that prioritises wellbeing
We are currently facing the failure of a system based on infinite growth that puts profit before care for people and the planet. We need a systems change and to explore alternatives towards a future of a liveable planet.