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?
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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 philanthrophic 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
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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
See also the crowdfunding campaign mentioned earlier in this newsletter!
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 in the previous newsletter, they are also organising a crowdfunding to increase the reach of the conference.