I'm excited about the energy in this direction. As someone involved in the #postgrowth movement, I'm very eager to see an evolution to a financial system that does not require endless growth on a finite planet. However, I feel many exploring regenerative finance misdiagnose something crucial. In the article, the…

Discover the work of 76 inspiring groups. — It’s a beautiful irony that the movement for a future that’s better, not bigger, is… growing! So many people are committing their efforts to creating a truly equitable, livable future for all. This #GivingTuesday, in the spirit of collaboration and co-creation that drives us here at the Post Growth Institute…

A list of skills to develop as we co-create a world beyond economic growth. — When I was seven, I was given an Apple Macintosh in the hope that Mavis Beacon would teach me how to touch type. It was an unreasonable expectation, for I was more interested in escaping to the fantasy lands of computer games such as Dungeons and Dragons, and Lode Runner…

“Silent” virtual meetings are flexible, accessible, democratic, and efficient. — True collaboration — where we actually influence each other’s thinking and develop collective plans and work — is a thing of beauty. The online space has opened up numerous platforms for such collaboration. Yet the excitement of new partnerships also brings the prospect of new distractions. When we agree to…

The coronavirus outbreak makes one thing abundantly clear: we’re interconnected and in this together. Yet our greatest vulnerability comes from a system in which money, resources, and power have accumulated for far too long. For those in positions of privilege, here are 10 steps you can take to restore the…

There are myriad existing examples of approaches beyond economic growth — and not all fit easily into the ‘sustainability’ box. — Post-growth futures are already here, they’re just not evenly distributed. When we talk about a system beyond economic growth, we don’t have to refer to an abstract future. There are myriad existing examples of projects, mindsets, and approaches beyond economic growth — and not all fit easily into the ‘sustainability’…

In most jurisdictions, not-for-profits can make as much or as little money as they want. — Co-written with Jen Hinton Imagine waking up in a world where you feel good about going to work, no matter the nature of your job. …

“When I share, I delight in life’s joys whilst respecting the differences that make our journeys meaningful.” — Giving things away freely — time, knowledge, possessions and money — has been and continues to be a truly valuable aspect of my freedom. My grandmother was a big inspiration. She lived simply yet, in the last years of her life, if you commented appreciatively about any item in her…

A business model built for meeting human needs, combining the efficient aspects of for-profit businesses and the mission-driven nature of traditional non-profits. — Co-written with Jen Hinton Ever since we started writing and speaking about our current book project, How on Earth: Flourishing in a Not-for-Profit World by 2050, we have been amazed by one phenomenon in particular. When we have a chance to explain to people what not-for-profit (NFP) enterprise actually is…