: Environment

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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?