We need ideas as compelling as those that embarked the world on its current competition-driven ‘free’ markets spree. We need to ignite a revolution that big, but one based on sustainability, writes Tony Juniper
… I am alone in feeling that campaigners for a sustainable world have in recent years lost … in power lacking any serious commitment to sustainable development. Meanwhile, carbon …
Does GDP really correspond to happiness? Is our happiness tied up with ''stuff''? And what is a sustainable lifestyle? A UNEP video helps explain
… What is a sustainable lifestyle? The Ecologist | 28th … Other Sustainability Society Economic Growth sustainablelifestyles.jpg Does GDP really … tied up with ''stuff''? And what is a sustainable lifestyle? A UNEP video helps …
… trust and passionate about creating a more sustainable world. We're delighted to have the … spent his time seeking change toward a more sustainable society at local, national and … and energy from waste in the UK); of Sustainable Land Management (restoring …
Jonathon Porritt introduces Bristol BIG Green Week and reflects on how it is our cities that now lead the way in sustainability.
… Porritt | 26th April 2013 Other Green Cities Sustainable shutterstock_81290518.jpg Solar … The more people there are involved, the more sustainable these ‘transformation journeys’ …
The Minister for Local Government and Community Cohesion was on the defensive. He thinks that the government's policy already deals with sustainable communities. Devolving power to the people, he says, it what Labour is all about. Listen and make your own mind up.
… Phil Woolas at the Sustainable Communities Rally 26th March 2007 … the government's policy already deals with sustainable communities. Devolving power to …
Creating regenerative urban systems is a key to solving the many interconnected crises of our times.
… | 11th November 2021 | Other Systems Cities Sustainable Cities Club Of Rome Megamorphosis … Urban living is therefore claimed to be more sustainable than rural living. But in … industrial poisons. If we are serious about sustainable urban living, we need to not just …
Forty years ago the Ecologist published its landmark ‘A Blueprint for Survival’ issue outlining the need for a serious economic and environmental overhaul
… those of native societies, as a model for sustainable living. As part of a strategy for … ‘And we can be confident that it will be sustainable as ours cannot be, so that the …
Leading thinkers, writers and environmentalists are calling for support for Resurgence – the spiritual and artistic flagship of the green movement and publisher of The Ecologist – to build a new home to expand its services to people and planet.
… major renovation, as Satish Kumar explains. Sustainable partners “We want to make a new … these historic buildings, working with sustainable partners to achieve Resurgence’s … help the process of building the better, more sustainable world we all want. A heart-felt …
In an article for the Ecologist, David Nicholson-Lord likened discussing population to 'placing your head on a stand at a coconut shy'. This didn't stop Lord Adair Turner, Richard Ottaway MP, and Catherine Budgett-Meakin tackling some tough questions at the Royal Geographic Society. Listen to their responses below.
Never mind population increase; shouldn't it be decreasing?
A biologist asks the most sensitive question of all.
Population and Sustainability Network Debate 12th December 2006 Other In an article for the Ecologist, David Nicholson-Lord likened discussing population to 'placing your head on a stand at a coconut …
David Cameron has thrown the full weight of his party behind the Bill. But does he realise what it entails? He thinks that people would need to start 'thinking local' to take advantage of what the Bill offers. Listen and make your own mind up.
… David Cameron at the Sustainable Communities Rally 26th March 2007 …
A Green New Deal built around public abundance is more necessary than ever.
… it wouldn’t be run by a union-busting, unsustainable franchise. In many places, … and affordable housing make our world more sustainable? Who would pay for it? And why … people and offer shared resources for sustainable consumption. For example, as …
Greenpeace claim packaging for the barbie doll is produced using timber from critically endangered Indonesian rainforest
… it wanted to source all its wood from sustainable plantations by 2015. However, it … stated, we have set the goal of 100 per cent sustainable plantation pulpwood by 2015. There …
A new global campaign that advocates 100% renewable energy aims to change the political mindset and make renewable energy 'the new normal'.
… in partnership with Japan’s Institute for Sustainable Energy Policies (ISEP) and eight … created a vision to rebuild Greensburg as a sustainable community. Local wind-power, … Iida, Executive Director of the Institute for Sustainable Energy Policies. Fukushima …
Cuba's no democratic paradise, but the country could certainly teach the west a thing or two about sustainable, secure food production, as this new film demonstrates
… certainly teach the west a thing or two about sustainable, secure food production, as this … way NEWS ANALYSIS Can salmon farming be sustainable? Salmon farming is renowned for …
Building on a talk prepared for the Resurgence 'One Earth, One Humanity, One Future' conference, (although not presented at that event) Fritjof Capra explains new scientific evidence supporting the long-held supposition of Buddhists and others that humans are interconnected and part of nature.
… of 16 fundamental principles to build a just, sustainable and peaceful world. The Preamble … agriculture to organic, community-oriented, sustainable farming, this would contribute …
Jules Pretty sets out a plan to engage people with Nature and create more sustainable and enjoyable living for everyone. The first call to action is: “Every child outdoors every day”.
… to engage people with Nature and create more sustainable and enjoyable living for everyone. … action. It surely is not too much to demand a sustainable planet and contented people. We …
The Ecologist investigates allegations a coal power project in India, approved under the UN's Clean Development Mechanism, is destroying forests and livelihoods
… and livelihoods It is meant to be supporting 'sustainable development' but the UN's flagship … the rights of indigenous peoples and their sustainable use of natural resources are being …
The neo-liberal takeover of environmentalism is not a paradigm but a confidence trick, warns Paul Evans
Pricing Nature Paul Evans | 6th November 2012 Other paulevans.jpg The neo-liberal takeover of environmentalism is not a paradigm but a confidence trick, warns Paul Evans There were very few …
On Monday, Zac Goldsmith and Prince Charles test drove a series of environmentally friendly vehicles at an event arranged by Revolve, a charity which promotes sustainable transport.
… arranged by Revolve, a charity which promotes sustainable transport. Ecologist photographer …
Martin Palmer explains how faiths have become key in helping to protect the living planet.
… almost complete uselessness of terms such as ‘sustainable development’ or the deeply … human institutions and therefore the most ‘sustainable’. They know, from hundreds or …