Tag Archives: Global South

Moving on up? An open discussion on global-local issues.

Global and local. Tuesday 7th November from 6.30pm to 8.30pm Methodist Central Hall, Oldham St., Manchester, M1 1JQ   please book by emailing us through this link There is a growing social divide by income and geography, an ever-widening wealth gap … Continue reading

Posted in events, Greater Manchester, international | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Murderous economy

In Honduras last week, another environmental campaigner was murdered. This time there was some international coverage: her photo even appeared on the front page of the Guardian. But though she was clearly an outstanding leader, who inspired many who met … Continue reading

Posted in economics, environment, Practical Solidarity | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Calais and the Viable Economy

I am trying to read the newspaper.  The sense of horror and helplessness which has been pre-occupying me over the last few days and weeks has driven me to write this blog.  No doubt many readers have similar feelings as … Continue reading

Posted in news | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

The Viable Economy serialised – About population and migration

We continue the serialisation of our intervention, The Viable Economy, this time with Chapter 13, “About population and migration”.  Population has been a question of some controversy among ecological thinkers and activists.  Migration has great topicality with high levels from … Continue reading

Posted in Viable Economy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Our first reports published: “In Place of Growth” and “Living Well”

Steady State #Manchester is pleased to present its first two reports, In Place of Growth and Living Well.  We have a launch event on 20 November details here.  Both are published here in .pdf format.  We can supply other versions … Continue reading

Posted in economics, further reading, In Place of Growth, LinkedIn, Living Well, news, Practical Solidarity, Reports, upcoming events | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments