Buen Vivir is both a philosophy and a lived practice that puts Earth at the center of “the Good Life.” It embodies the cultural shift necessary to move towards systemic change in how we interact with the natural world.
Whole-systems thinking invites us to see the whole as more than the simple sum of its parts, to face complex issues from multiple perspectives, to suspend our judgement by questioning our own assumptions, and to honour insights from different disciplines and different ways of knowing.
Achieving effective systems change requires action at many levels, but we are currently mostly scratching the surface. How can we aim to achieve complete systems change?
How can stories and narratives support systems change in the transition to a new story of humanity after COVID-19, one where we move forward together in a way that unites our global society?
A look at how to build networks to support sustainable communities, regions and, ultimately, a sustainable human civilization.
First published in 2017, this article explores the significance of Trump’s election through the macrohistoric lens of the great thinkers of history. On the eve of a new election, it remains as relevant as ever.
The global economy has kept on growing in recent years, but so has inequality and other social problems. How can communities take independent action to create green local economies and improve prosperity for all?
Bringing about systems change can seem a daunting task in its magnitude. But there are many projects and initiatives around the world that are exploring alternatives and making real impact in their communities. Meet five of them!
When we turn on the television these days, we mostly see negative news and can easily end up feeling discouraged and stressed. Do not despair, however, for there are also many great things happening all over the world. Meet five wonderful people who started inspiring projects in several vitally important areas and who are currently taking action to make the world a better place.
We are no longer just Europeans, we are now passengers of the same vessel called Planet Earth. Are we still sleepwalking on deck? Or are our eyes wide open to charting a new course?
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