Do We Want System Change or Systems Change?
At first glance, these two concepts may seem almost identical, one word is singular, the other plural. Two words with basically the same meaning. Or so I thought.
COP29: Activists From Developing Countries are Demanding Economic Systems Change
Report by the Systems Change Alliance Team At COP29 in Azerbaijan, Harjeet Singh, global engagement director for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, emphasized to the New Hour at Democracy Now that climate finance remains a critical issue, with developing countries needing an estimated $5 trillion annually to address climate challenges. Singh stressed that without substantial […]
Appalachian Apocalypse: Reflections on a Climate Catastrophe
Here, where I live, in the heart of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, the impending arrival of Hurricane Helene transformed the serene landscape of Asheville and surrounding areas into a battleground against nature’s fury. As heavy rains poured down, even days before the hurricane arrived, rivers swelled to dangerous levels. Then, as the catastrophic winds from […]
Post-Capitalist Compatibility: Degrowth, Indigenous Wisdom, and Prout
As the climate crisis intensifies and global inequality deepens, thinkers and activists are increasingly calling for alternatives to capitalism. Three perspectives offering compelling visions for a post-capitalist world are the Progressive Utilization Theory (Prout), Jason Hickel’s degrowth eco-socialism, and Nick Estes’ Indigenous resistance framework. While coming from different traditions, these approaches share striking similarities in […]
What happens when prices fail to include nature’s value?
An odd noise has settled upon the sovereign world, bringing many restless evenings. The droning in our homes is not that of appliances, TV’s or chatbots. It’s more like the rumble of tectonic plates letting us know that human actions have disrupted the very behavior of this planet. Or maybe the call of ancestors mourning […]
REMEMBERING THE REGENERATIVE POWER OF LIFE
By DANIEL CHRISTIAN WAHL AND MANY PEACES MAGAZINE 4. JUNE 2023 A fundamentally relational worldview as the basis for cultivating regenerative relationships between people, places, and planet. This article is the result of a 1-hour virtual talk between our author Julia and Daniel Christian Wahl. After starting with a short general assessment of our most pressing societal […]
38% of Gen Z Australians identify as spiritual and half of them believe in karma. Why is spirituality so popular?
Anna Halafoff, Deakin University and Rosie Clare Shorter, Deakin University Spirituality is increasingly popular with young Australians: recent research shows 38% of Gen Z Australians identify as spiritual. It also reports 50% of them believe in karma, 29% in reincarnation and 20% in astrology. When it comes to activities equated with spirituality, 28% of Gen […]
Corporate Prosperity Raises Concerns: Calls for Fair Taxation and Equity
By SCA Staff Writers The booming performance of large corporations in the United States, evidenced by the rise in the S&P 500 and a surge in dividends, has prompted significant scrutiny. While investors celebrate, concerns mount over wealth distribution, corporate conduct, and income inequality. A report from Oxfam International spotlights a stark gap: while profits […]
EU’s Nature Restoration Law Faces Setback Amidst Farmer Protests
Environmental ministers in the European Union issued warnings about the bloc’s credibility in addressing global biodiversity and climate crises following the decision to shelve the Nature Restoration Law. The law, aimed at restoring habitats and protecting biodiversity, faced opposition from member states after recent farmer protests over its requirements. Despite initial approval by the European […]
DIGITAL NATIVE STORYTELLING
By CHARLIE AMÁYÁ SCOTT Sharing our Stories online enables us to define who we were, who we are, and who we will be as Indigenous peoples. The scale of social media’s impact surprises me, especially considering that it sits in the palm of my hand. It is a thread connecting us to so many across […]
Local Futures reports from the World Social Forum, Nepal 2024
Compiled by SCA Staff Writers Alex Jensen of Local Futures, a Systems Change Alliance (SCA) member organization, reports that the World Social Forum Nepal 2024 brought together 50,000 individuals and 1,400 organizations from 98 countries in Kathmandu from February 15th to 19th. This gathering echoed the original WSF’s core belief from 2001 in Porto Alegre […]
