Bausteine für eine sozial-ökologische Wirtschaftswende
Year: 2024
Type: book-chapter
Abstract: Building blocs for a social-ecological transformation: This article critiques the limitations of »green growth« for tackling climate change and argues for a shift towards a post-growth economy. Green growth, by prioritizes technological innovation, market solutions, and not transforming high-consumption lifestyles, fails to achieve deep emissions cuts. A post-growth approach, in contrast, prioritizes social and ecological well-being over economic growth. This involves transforming consumption patterns, reducing resource use, and redistributing wealth and power. The article outlines key building blocs of this transformation, including guaranteed basic services, job guarantees and work hour reduction, maximum income and limitations on unsustainable consumption. It concludes by emphasizing the urgency of a post-growth transition to avert climate catastrophe and ensure a just and sustainable future.
Source: Universität Hamburg
Author: Schmelzer, Matthias
Language: English
Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6908288657
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