From Growth to Sufficiency: ‘Cap and Share’ and other policy pathways for justice and climate action



When: 18 Nov 2024, 16:45-18:15
Where: UNFCCC COP29
Moderated by: Barbara McCarthy, Climate Journalist

What: Our diverse panel discussed systems that can bring about justice and sustainability in climate policies. The side event paired Feasta, (the Foundation for the Economics of Sustainability) with the European Youth Forum and featured Equal Right, the European Economic and Social Committee and Oxfam International.

Objectives:
Promote equitable and just access to resources, addressing imbalances and fostering sustainable resource management across the Global North and South.
Introduce innovative ways of promoting more sustainable and responsible consumption patterns while reducing the negative environmental, social, and economic …

Webinar: Why Ireland Needs a Future Generations Bill

Feasta/WEAll Ireland Hub, in partnership with Coalation2030, hosted an online discussion on this important topic at 7 pm Irish time, Tuesday, November 19th 2024.

Ireland faces a critical challenge as short-term political cycles overshadow the long-term well-being of our society, environment, and economy. From housing and healthcare crises to insufficient climate and biodiversity protections, the impacts of short-term thinking are clear and alarming.

The Well-being of Future Generations Bill (2023) could be transformative, ensuring our youth, future generations, and ecosystems receive the respect and legislative support they urgently need. With cross-party support, this Bill has the momentum to make a …

Podcast: Rethinking Marketing

Dr Sarah Browne of Trinity Business School discusses the reasons why she moved away from teaching 'mainstream' marketing, ways in which academia can help to bring about a wellbeing economy, and her impressions of the Rethinking Growth conference. Interview with Seán Ó Conláin.