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Can social capitalism Fix Our System?
Social capitalism is an approach that prioritises people’s welfare over profit. It’s capitalism with a focus on improved social outcomes and more environmental sustainability. But can capitalism be adapted to put people and planet before profit?
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Local Economy: Strengthening Communities with Sustainable Growth
The Local Economy focuses on fostering sustainable growth, creating job opportunities, and enhancing the quality of life within a specific community or region. This approach strengthens communities’ economies by supporting local businesses, promoting entrepreneurship, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
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Nature’s Decline Deepens: Insights from the Living Planet Report 2024
The Living Planet Report 2024 reveals that wildlife populations have dropped 73% on average since 1970. It warns that national governments are failing to meet biodiversity targets and calls for an urgent need to transform our current economic and food systems, but it only skirts around the issue of continued global population growth.