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The sufficiency economy: envisioning a prosperous way down

 
"I address this subject having been convinced that the growth paradigm has no future and that some alternative vision is therefore needed as humanity begins its inevitable transition to a world beyond growth. I put forward the sufficiency economy as the most promising alternative model, although it is one that I believe may ultimately be imposed upon us whether we want it or not, for reasons that will be explained. We can go the easier way or the harder way, so to speak, depending on our attitudes and actions. "

 

Absolute must-read analysis by Samuel Alexander of the real economic alternative to the crisis.

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Instead of simply paying for losses, Europe should institute cost-effective adaptation measures to meet the challenges posed by climate change

Instead of simply paying for losses, Europe should institute cost-effective adaptation measures to meet the challenges posed by climate change | The Great Transition | Scoop.it

Writing that climate change could cost the world trillions every year within a few decades, Annika Ahtonen argues for more policies from Europe geared towards helping member states and regions adapt to climate change, rather than the current approach of simply paying for losses.

 

Good article on EU climate change adaptation policy on LSE blog.

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Book Alert: Climate Change Adaptation in Developed Nations

Book Alert: Climate Change Adaptation in Developed Nations | The Great Transition | Scoop.it
"developed nations are experiencing the most pronounced changes in climatic conditions globally and have significant pockets of vulnerability". What policies are needed for climate adaptation?
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