Doughnut Economics - Guildford's Role On A Changing Planet

Run By: Doughnut Economics Action Lab

Doughnut Economics by Kate Raworth was instrumental in opening a conversation around the failings of our current economic system. Any model which ignores that economics takes place in the biosphere, promoting growth as the ultimate goal - as our current system does - can only result in the collapse of the ecological systems which support life on earth. This is happening around us right now, and it is crucial that we stop listening to the contrived false dichotomy of capitalism or socialism. To believe these are our only two choices is a complete failure of the human imagination, but a very strong tool for vested interests to maintain the status quo. This Doughnut Economics workshop will focus on how Guildford can stay within planetary boundaries whilst remaining an enjoyable and prosperous place to live, whilst also addressing our role in the global changes needed to escape the worst of the climate crisis.