Local Futures
Type
digital resource
Date Issued
2024-06-19
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Abstract
Join us for another stimulating episode of "Business for Humanity," where we engage with Helena Norberg-Hodge, a pioneer of localization and renowned critic of economic globalization. Helena compellingly argues that we must make a straightforward choice between reconnecting deeply with each other and nature, or perpetuating a path of inequality, isolation, and environmental degradation.
In this session we explore critical topics of Localization and Happiness Economics. We’ll examine how economic globalization has contributed to the breakdown of local communities, ecological degradation, and social alienation, benefiting a small number of global corporations at the expense of people and the planet. Helena will introduce the concept of Localization, discussing its potential to foster sustainable local agriculture, reduce reliance on long-distance transportation and industrial practices, and promote stronger democratic participation and diverse education systems. Additionally, we will delve into the principles of Happiness Economics, shifting the focus from GDP-driven growth to a more holistic understanding of well-being. The session will explore how embracing localized economies can lead to more equitable, sustainable, and fulfilling lives for individuals and communities.
In this session we explore critical topics of Localization and Happiness Economics. We’ll examine how economic globalization has contributed to the breakdown of local communities, ecological degradation, and social alienation, benefiting a small number of global corporations at the expense of people and the planet. Helena will introduce the concept of Localization, discussing its potential to foster sustainable local agriculture, reduce reliance on long-distance transportation and industrial practices, and promote stronger democratic participation and diverse education systems. Additionally, we will delve into the principles of Happiness Economics, shifting the focus from GDP-driven growth to a more holistic understanding of well-being. The session will explore how embracing localized economies can lead to more equitable, sustainable, and fulfilling lives for individuals and communities.