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Economic Growth at the Crossroads: A Shift to a Steady State Regenerative Economy in Atlantic Canada
June 30, 2021 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Climate disruption, ecological degradation, overpopulation and conspicuous consumption have created a perfect storm that if left unchecked will result in societal and ecological breakdown. As systems break down, opportunities for creative long-term change begin to emerge. These breakthroughs can lead us toward new ways of governing and new models of economy. The future of humanity and earth’s biophysical systems depend on finding and implementing breakthroughs that are socially just and ecologically regenerative. These dialogues are intended to open up conversations for change in Atlantic Canada.
Join us for the second Webinar in a 5-part series: Economic Growth at the Crossroads: A Shift to a Steady State Regenerative Economy in Atlantic Canada, Wednesday, June 28, from 7:00 to 9:00pm Atlantic time.
A modest fee is being charged for these events. If the fee is a hinderance to your attendance please contact info@centreforlocalprosperity.ca
Our addiction to economic growth measured by Gross Domestic Product (GPA) has driven humanity and biodiversity to the brink of collapse. There are alternative economic systems and means to measure wealth that are better suited to the demands of the 21st century. This dialogue lays out those alternatives for Atlantic Canada as a bioregion and the people who would like to continue to live, work and raise their families here.
Brian Czech, Anders Hayden and Chris Googoo will join Centre for Local Prosperity Host Gregory Heming for a discussion followed by a Q&A session with the public.
Brian Czech is the founding president of Centre for the Advancement of a Steady State Economy. He served as the first Conservation Biologist in the history of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from 1999-2017, and concurrently as a visiting professor of natural resource economics in Virginia Tech’s National Capitol Region. He is the author of several books including Supply Shock, Shoveling Fuel for a Runaway Train, and The Endangered Species Act: History, Conservation Biology, and Public Policy.
Dr. Anders Hayden is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Dalhousie University and his research examines the social and political responses to climate change, and other environmental challenges. He is currently involved in research on the political and policy impacts of alternative measures of wellbeing and prosperity (i.e. “beyond GDP” measurement).
Christopher Googoo is the Chief Operating Officer for Ulnooweg Development Group, an Indigenous led organization and Executive Director of The Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation. His work involves building bridges in various sectors which effect the development of healthy indigenous economies and communities regionally and at a national level.
Gregory Heming is a Co-founder of the Centre for Local Prosperity. He is a philosophical ecologist, writer, climate activist and former elected official. He holds a PhD in Literary Ecology and Northern Studies with special interest in steady-state economics, public policy and ecocide.