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    Green Growth: Sustainable Future or Myth? – Part Three

    Our third and final blog investigating the concept of green growth. We look at the physical limits of growth, where green growth fits into our current system and what might come next.

  • Green Growth: Sustainable Future or Myth? – Part Two

    We continue our series exploring alternative economic models. Here, in the second of three parts, we examine green growth, which seeks to achieve continued economic growth that is more environmentally sustainable.

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    Green Growth: Sustainable Future or Myth? – Part One

    Green Growth asserts that continued economic growth can be compatible with staying in the ecological limits of our planet, with measures to decouple GDP growth from environmental impacts. It’s become popular amongst policymakers, but climate scientists are sceptical that green growth can ever truly be green.

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    Agrowth: The Agnostic Approach – Part Two

    Unlike traditional growth models, agrowth emphasises that growth is neither inherently good nor bad. Its value depends on societal and environmental contexts. Read part two of our look at this lesser known model.

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    Agrowth: The Agnostic Approach – Part One

    We continue our series with this lesser-known economic model that avoids both growth and degrowth. Agrowth advocates for indifference toward traditional growth metrics and prioritises broader social goals like environmental sustainability and social welfare. 

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    Buen Vivir: The ‘Good Life’ for People and Planet – Part two

    We continue our series exploring alternative economics models. Here, in the second of two parts, we look at Buen Vivir. Buen Vivir, an alternative development model gaining popularity in South America.

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    Advancing Population Solutions: Insights from the UN Summit of the Future

    We recently attended the United Nations Summit of the Future in New York, where the the Pact for the Future was adopted, including critical mentions of population growth and sustainable development efforts. Florence Blondel has the highlights.

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    Buen Vivir: The ‘Good Life’ for People and Planet – Part One

    Buen Vivir is an alternative development model gaining popularity in South America. Originating from indigenous cultures, it emphasises harmony with nature as key to the wellbeing of the community. Can Buen Vivir operate in practice? And how does population growth factor into this eco-centric approach?  

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    Doughnut Economics: Bold Blueprint for a Sustainable Future – Part Two

    As part of our series exploring alternative economic models, this is the second edition looking at Kate Raworth’s Doughnut Economics. This framework seeks a thriving economy with equality and a minimum standard of living for all, while not taking more from the planet than it can afford to give.

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    Doughnut Economics: Bold Blueprint for a Sustainable Future – Part One

    As part of our series exploring alternative economic models, today we look at Doughnut Economics. Through integrating the need for social equity within planetary boundaries, this framework champions a thriving but sustainable economy that respects both human and environmental limits.