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New Economics Foundation
nef is the UK’s leading think tank promoting social, economic and environmental justice. Our purpose is to bring about a Great Transition – to transform the economy so that it…
Book: Getting to Maybe
Getting to Maybe: How the World is Changed by Francis Westley, Brenda Zimmerman, Michael Quinn Patton. This book introduces the importance of complexity theory and systems thinking for social innovation…
Book: The Upside of Down
The Upside of Down: Catastrophe, Creativity and the Renewal of Civilization by Thomas Homer-Dixon Sets out a theory of the growth, crisis, and renewal of societies, what can we learn…
Book: The Resilience Imperative
The Resilience Imperative: Cooperative Transitions to a Steady-state Economy by Mike Lewis and Pat Conaty Climate change and escalating energy prices compel us to reinvent our economic life on a…
Story: Candy Chang – Arts-based Engagement
Artist and planner Candy Chang captured the dreams, aspirations and stories of neighbours in this New Orleans neighbourhood using wall writing. Click here to read a story about Candy Chang’s…
Story: South Hill Neighbourhood, Vancouver
The South Hill Neighbourhood of Vancouver developed a website that shows how digital technology can be used to help connect people in the place they call home. Click here to…
Story: Eagle Island’s Cool Neighbourhood
Eagle Island is a small-scale example of how leadership can result in action on climate change. Eagle Island is a community of 30 homes, located within the municipality of West…
Video: Party with a Purpose!
This four-minute video lightly “dramatizes” a party where people get together and have fun while reducing energy usage and GHGs. Click here to watch the video.
Video: Exploring Community Resilience
This two-minute animation summarises some of the key messages from the handbook ‘Exploring Community Resilience’, available for free download from fieryspirits.com Click here to watch the video.