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Foundation for Democracy and Sustainable Development—Linking #Democracy and #SustainableDevelopment
London
Joined May 2013
The Foundation for Democracy and Sustainable Development focused on making the connections between democratic governance and sustainable development. It transferred its work to the School for International Futures in 2025. For the archive, please see https://t.co/UbGseETUjN.
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Crafting Sustainability: The Virtues of Translating Policy into Legislation—@DLondonWortel, US Federal policy specialist at CASSE, making the case for translating sustainability policies into legislative drafts to enhance research, boost persuasiveness, and facilitate
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Celebrate 🏴 #StDavidsDay with the @FDSD_org’s Spring Newsletter exploring how sustainable development, future generations and wellbeing are being incorporated into democracy and public policy in Wales. → https://t.co/0aLdjGDi7h H/T @derekwalker_
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Down and out in Paris and Dubai | Latest CUSP Newsletter is live now. → https://t.co/LbUCnlH6zm As #COP28 wrangles over the difference between phasing out and phasing down, it’s a good point to reflect on a year that’s been notable for phasing in a more serious attention to
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Great article by Wales Future Generation Commissioner @derekwalker_ on how they use a legally binding 'good ancestor test' to make public policy future fit for 100 years https://t.co/CNab1J88GU
@futuregencymru
independent.co.uk
Wales is trying to create a nation of good ancestors, writes Future Generations commissioner Derek Walker. Its ‘leave no footprint’ Act is one thing the country is doing that the rest of the UK can...
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We are pleased to announce the release of the audiobook edition of @ProfTimJackson's prize-winning book "Post Growth—Life After Capitalism". Narrated by Tim himself. Produced by @nonfictionaudio. Now available on Audible + Apple Books. Links via → https://t.co/tGW2FTRPOI cc
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From national to local level, #Scotland is rethinking how its policy and participation practices can better reflect #SustainableDevelopment, #wellbeing, and the needs of #FutureGenerations. This FDSD newsletter showcases some of the activities. → https://t.co/yU0phGuGnS
#WEall
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From national to local level, Scotland is rethinking how its policy, and participation practices, can better reflect sustainable development, wellbeing, and the needs of future generations. This FDSD...
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"Policy makers might invest in health & education, so long as upside for growth...But there’s a sense in which ‘wellbeing equals growth’ is as treacherous a guide as ‘wellbeing equals luxury’...both default to reliance on economic growth" @ProfTimJackson
cusp.ac.uk
In June this year, Iceland’s Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdóttir hosted the first Wellbeing Economy Forum in Reykjavík. Tim Jackson’s keynote there explored ...
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See also #ProsperityWithoutGrowth, a landmark publication in the international #PostGrowth debate by @ProfTimJackson, built on the report for the UK Govt's Sustainable Development Commission back in 2009. → https://t.co/6BokvFAgFM cc @campbellclaret @RoryStewartUK 4/
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What is it that participation can offer to long-term democratic governance? How can participatory democracy counter short-termism? → https://t.co/87QbRASS9Y via @fdsd_org
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Early Day Motion from the @appg_L2G calling on the Government to support the transition to a #WellbeingEconomy. → https://t.co/QHvzYU9hdy Sponsors are @CarolineLucas @LabourLewis @DeidreBrock @ClaireHanna @BenMLake @ronniecowan cc #PostGrowth #BeyondGrowth #Degrowth #BeyondGDP
limits2growth.org.uk
The Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Limits to Growth recently tabled an Early Day Motion (EDM), asking: That this House welcomes the call made by President Michael D Higgins of Ireland,...
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This motion on the #WellbeingEconomy—tabled by @CarolineLucas—is supported by MPs across the UK's political spectrum. If you think your MP should sign it too, consider writing to them. → https://t.co/CjZg9PyGpm
@ProfTimJackson #PostGrowth #BeyondGrowth #ProsperityWithoutGrowth
edm.parliament.uk
That this House welcomes the call made by President Michael D Higgins of Ireland on 28 April 2023 at a reception for the Think-Tank for Action on Social Change to look beyond the current obsession...
Early Day Motion from the @appg_L2G calling on the Government to support the transition to a #WellbeingEconomy. → https://t.co/QHvzYU9hdy Sponsors are @CarolineLucas @LabourLewis @DeidreBrock @ClaireHanna @BenMLake @ronniecowan cc #PostGrowth #BeyondGrowth #Degrowth #BeyondGDP
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Spring 2023 Newsletter—APPG members have continued to champion #PostGrowth thinking in the Houses of Parliament; this edition includes a brief round-up of wider international developments related to the #WellbeingEconomy agenda → https://t.co/qQJmLOnkfJ cc #Degrowth #BeyondGDP
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Welcome to the Spring 2023 edition of the APPG on Limits to Growth Newsletter. We highlight the APPG’s activities over the recent months, and round up the latest developments in postgrowth thinking...
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CUSP Newsletter: Latest editorial round up of CUSP news and events live now → https://t.co/TJX0t2ia0d cc #Degrowth #WellbeingEconomy #BeyondGDP #BeyondGrowth #Sustainability #EcologicalEconomics #PostWachstum #PostCroissance HT #EconomicsForRebels
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At the heart of our mission is a belief in the need for both research and dialogue to underpin the transition to a sustainable prosperity. This month’s newsletter brings you plenty of both: Research...
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Pleased to lead @FDSD_org's response to the call for views on a Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill. Adopting a long-term perspective in policymaking is key to ensuring the wellbeing of current and future generations👇
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Check out @FDSD_org's winter newsletter: https://t.co/hx6PHIoF1z.
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Why understanding what people think is crucial to the next phase of climate policy—Interview with Chris Stark | By Jake Ainscough https://t.co/VGbHT7yTOg via @FDSD_org
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Why understanding what people think is crucial to the next phase of climate policy—Interview with Chris Stark | By Jake Ainscough https://t.co/puakfFR7Dm via @FDSD_org
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