Fair economiesThis webinar series is centred on the topic of SUFFICIENCY: a circular production-consumption principle that acknowledges the boundaries of our planet, in favour of lifestyles that set the standard for adequate wellbeing, without precluding it to other communities or exacerbating climate change.The ecological emergency, exacerbated by the economic backlashes of the war in Ukraine, requires structural changes of our production and consumption patterns. However, until today, public policies have mainly focused on the production side and on technical changes, neglecting the demand side that meets our needs and affects our way of living. Ready-made solutions do not exist, they must be built collectively.
How can local authorities avoid emissions, support only climate-compatible activities and shift local activities so that they respect the ecological and social boundaries of their territory? As part of its ‘Resource-wise and socially-just local economies’ HUB, Energy Cities organises this webinar series that will provide alternatives and new narratives to inspire cities to rethink local social and economic models putting sufficiency at the core.
