JUNE
Manchester [UK], June 4-5th
Another workshop on degrowth! In Manchester this time, with the title: Collectively Situated Knowledge: A decolonial research method for constructing collective auto-narratives and positionalities. To apply, you can fill out the form here (there's room until all spaces are filled). The payment deadline (if accepted): June 2nd, 2025. The workshop takes place on June 4th-5th, each day from 10am to 6pm. Specific details on the exact location will be provided upon acceptance.
🐌 Global Degrowth Day 2025, June 7th
This year we are resuming the tradition of celebrating Global Degrowth Day on the first Saturday in June, which falls on June 7, 2025.
Please use the form below to register your event and contribute to a world map of degrowth celebrations demonstrating the liveliness of the movement. https://my.liberaforms.org/registration-gdd-2025 (external link)
Vienna [Austria], June 13th
The Austrian version of the Beyond Growth conferences that have been taking place across Europe since 2023 is happening in June! You can find more information on the Beyond Growth Forum Austria here
Oslo [Norway], June 23-27th
- June 23rd - Beyond Growth conference at the University of Oslo (Ole Johan Dahls Hus). Kate Raworth will deliver a keynote, but the event will mostly be in Norwegian.
- June 23rd - 6th International Assembly of the Degrowth Movement (in-person)
- June 24-27th - The conference ISEE-Degrowth 2025 is jointly organised as the 18th Conference of the International Society for Ecological Economics (ISEE) and the 11th International Degrowth Conference.
JULY
Barcelona [Spain], July 3-6th
Strategy conference on degrowth of aviation and tourism
The conference will happen in Barcelona between 3rd-6th July 2025 (tbc) with the potential for hubs in other places of the world as well as with hybrid formats to attend online. It is built up around the following questions:
- Where do we stand with our struggles and where should we focus our energy in the coming years?
- What skills will we need as a movement in a world of escalating crises
- How can our struggle against aviation and tourism connect to the struggles of those fighting to meet their essential needs?
- How can we join forces and learn from each other?
Sign up here to receive updates about the conference!
Vienna [Austria], July 14th to August 4th
Alternative economic and monetary systems
BOKU University, OeAD student housing and Economy for the Common Good are organising Summer University courses on alternative economic and monetary systems, aimed at international students and professionals. Find more information on the program on their website!
Jyväskylä [Finland], July 21-28th
Study circle on degrowth and exnovation
The second session of a study circle that in fact spans three years, this time with a focus on community building in the midst of collapse. Registration is still open and you can find more details and the price range for the full week including lodging, meals, membership and the program here.
AUGUST
Freie Feldlage Harzgerode [Germany], August 4-10th
Altshift Festival
This year is all about building alliances with other related movements. It's a shift we are desiring in our society, a shift away from eco-social injustices, from consumerism, from the colonial matrix of power; a shift in a direction we are shining lights on, even if we need more lights to pave the way. Then this shift must be preceded by pressing Alt. More info on Instagram or on the festival's website
SEPTEMBER
Istanbul [Turkey], Sept 12-14th
Next Economies https://nexteconomies.net/ (external link)
The root cause of the climate, biodiversity, and social crises lies within our current economic system. Last year's International Prosumer Economy Conference (IPEC2024), Youtube videos here, showed strong interest for coming together again and working towards "United Next Economies."
Next Economies is distinct from other conferences due to its focus on actionable systemic solutions and their practical implementation. This unique approach attracts a diverse and influential global audience. Our conference draws in policy makers, impact and philanthropic investors, companies and social entrepreneurs interested in sustainable and innovative practices. It also engages NGOs, international organizations, academia and professionals from various sectors, including finance, media, tech, and creative industries.
Stay updated with the latest news by following our social media accounts!
Kalentzi [Greece], September 21-24th
Summer School: Life after growth
After two consecutive years of exploring fragments of life after growth, this year we set off to re-discover utopia amidst hopeless and crisis-ridden times. We invite students, early career researchers, activists and practitioners to join us for a dive deep into the reality of local commons-based initiatives to learn and co-create new crafts of living that are in harmony with the human and planetary condition.
📍 Where: Kalentzi, Northern Tzoumerka, Greece
⏳ Application deadline: 5 May 2025
🎓 More info and details on how to apply here
📣 Please, share away to anyone that you think might be interested!
We are looking forward to welcoming you in our little community!
Copenhagen [Denmark], Sept 21st-22nd
Degrowth Festival
Degrowth CPH, together with other Danish organisations, is organising their Degrowth Festival again! More information soon to come, but as a sneak peak you can find last year's facebook event here and the recordings of some of the sessions on the YouTube channel of the Syndicate of Creatures.
Madrid [Spain], Sept 26-27th
Beyond Growth España Conference: Toward a just degrowth
OCTOBER
Malmö [Sweden], October 2-4th
Agroecology Europe Forum 2025
The tickets for Agroecology Europe Forum 2025 are now available! Follow the link to get access to more information regarding the forum and to access the early bird tickets: https://www.aeeuforum2025.se/.
Estonia, Oct 2-3rd
Estonia is organising its own Beyond Growth Conference! As mentioned earlier in this newsletter, they are organising a crowdfunding to increase the reach of the conference.
Sund Folkehøgskole, fall and spring 2025-2026 [Norway]
Sund Folkehøgskole is establishing a new program from Fall 2025-Spring 2026, on the topic of Degrowth. The reason for instating the program is the development we see in society today, with climate change, increased differences, the destruction of nature and far too high consumption (in Norway).
More info on the program here.
2027
The International Degrowth Conference will take a break in 2026 but they are already looking for a host location for 2027. Interested? Check this article for more detail. https://degrowth.info/en/blog/call-for-the-2027-international-degrowth-conference (external link)
Expressions of interest till end of May!!