Economics for Everyone | The Citizens Economic Council

Economics for Everyone | The Citizens Economic Council

‘It’s the economy, stupid’! Governments rise and fall on the back of economic success or failure. For the public, the economy is consistently ranked among the top three issues of concern. Yet, few people feel literate enough to understand economic policy, to...
Ashton Hayes Going Carbon Neutral

Ashton Hayes Going Carbon Neutral

The Ashton Hayes Going Carbon Neutral Project is a community-led initiative that is aimed at making the village “the first carbon neutral community in England”. Located in rural Cheshire, Ashton Hayes has cut its carbon dioxide emissions by already 40%...

Resurgence 50th anniversary conference

The renowned environmental magazine Resurgence is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with a three day event: One Earth, One Humanity, One Future. Amongst a select set of outstanding ecological, environmental, social and spiritual thinkers, artists, politicians...
Brexit Britain and the SDGs

Brexit Britain and the SDGs

  One month on and questions are still being asked about how we got here. The only thing that’s clear, it seems, is that Brexit suggests a deep division between inward- and outward-facing worldviews: control our borders and attempt to reduce the strain on our...
The Basque Declaration

The Basque Declaration

On 23rd May representatives of cities, organisations, and citizens concerned about sustainable development and the future of our urban areas have been invited to endorse The Basque Declaration. This builds on the Aalborg Charter (1994) and the Aalborg Commitments...
The Basque Declaration

The Basque Declaration

On 23rd May representatives of cities, organisations, and citizens concerned about sustainable development and the future of our urban areas have been invited to endorse The Basque Declaration. This builds on the Aalborg Charter (1994) and the Aalborg Commitments...