Outgrow Growth

Climate change, biodiversity loss, plastic pollution - it's all pretty scary. But more worrying still - imagine if our main plan to tackle them was inherently scientifically flawed? 

This week, we speak to Timothée Parrique, a French social scientist and author of the book 'Slow Down or Perish'. We find out exactly where our obsession with GDP came from and whether we can grow the global economy and avoid the collapse of ecosystems. And - if we do decide to stop chasing growth at all costs - what do we do instead?

NOTES
Here's The Plan is presented by James Miller and Bella Lack. It is produced by Airaphon.

Studies referenced in episode:

A Doughnut for the Anthropocene: humanity's compass in the 21st century (thelancet.com)

A good life for all within planetary boundaries | Nature Sustainability

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Think holistically about the environmental crises we face, and make sure that any sustainability strategy (whether for a business, organisation or school) doesn't consider climate change in isolation - often solutions to one problem can have trade-offs that negatively impact others. Aim to adopt a well-rounded 'Doughnut Economics' model of thinking.

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