Join us for a FREE screening of BBC Documentary "Can degrowth save the world?", followed by a panel discussion with the documentary maker, Alvaro Alvarez, Dr Michelle Maloney (New Economy Network Australia & AELA) and Dr Ben Robra, University of Queensland.
ABOUT THE SHORT FILM
A group of academics and activists are questioning the possibility of endless economic growth on a finite planet and are advocating for a bold solution: degrowth. Originating in France, the degrowth movement has spread to places like Japan, the UK and Barcelona, taking root in academia, grassroots organisations and among university students. The movement argues for a 'democratisation of the economy' and for collectively managing key resources, like housing. Critics argue that opposing economic growth is impractical and warn of negative consequences, especially for the most vulnerable.
This 26 minute documentary takes a look at the theory - and asks what the practice might look like.
PANEL DISCUSSION
After brief introductions the 26 minute film will be screened, followed by a 45 minute panel discussion with the speakers and the audience.
ALVARO ALVAREZ
Alvaro Alvarez is a journalist and documentary filmmaker with over 15 years of experience creating a wide range of content, from short digital videos to international documentaries. Born in Argentina and raised in Spain, Alvaro joined the BBC World Service in London in 2011 after working for the Spanish newspaper El País in Spain. Throughout his career, he has covered a variety of issues, travelling to countries such as Cuba, Mexico, Peru, China, and Egypt. In his latest documentary for the BBC, focused on "degrowth economics", he delves into the movement in Barcelona, examining both the academic aspects and the real-world efforts of those implementing degrowth principles in their daily lives. His experience with this documentary has fueled his interest in covering more stories related to climate justice and the wellbeing economy.
DR MICHELLE MALONEY
Dr Michelle Maloney is the Co-Founder and Director of the New Economy Network Australia (NENA), and the National Convenor of the Australian Earth Laws Alliance (AELA). Michelle's work with NENA and AELA has seen her spend the past decade educating and advocating for Earth-centred governance, including ecocentric law, Earth-economies and sustainable bioregions. Michelle has degrees in Political Science and Law (Hons) from the Australian National University and a PhD in Law from Griffith University.www.michellemaloney.au
DR BEN ROBRA
Dr Ben Robra teaches at the University of Queensland's Business School in the area of sustainability. He's a co-founder of the Degrowth Journal and a research fellow at the Greek research collective P2P Lab. In his research, Ben focuses on organisations, technology, and innovation in connection to degrowth and post-growth conceptualisations. Ben holds a B.A. in Business Administration from the Hamburg School of Business Administration, as well as an M.Sc in Ecological Economics and a PhD in Sustainability from the University of Leeds.
ABOUT AUSTRALIAN EARTH LAWS ALLIANCE (AELA)
AELA is a not-for-profit organisation working to increase the understanding and practical implementation of Earth-centred (ecocentric) governance, with a focus on systems change across law, economics, education, ethics and community participation in Australia. AELA's vision is an Australian society that embraces an ecocentric or ‘life-centred’ culture, with governance systems that enable human communities to thrive within ecological boundaries, while nurturing biodiversity and ecosystem health. AELA's work includes education programs and project support for people, communities and organisations working to create ecocentric systems change.
For more information, visit our website: www.earthlaws.org.au
or Email: aela@earthlaws.org.au
ABOUT NEW ECONOMY NETWORK AUSTRALIA (NENA)
The New Economy Network Australia (NENA) is a network of organisations and individuals working to create an ecologically healthy and socially just society by transforming Australia’s economic system. NENA works by providing a platform for knowledge sharing, peer to peer support, cross-pollination of ideas and collaboration.
For more information, visit the website: www.neweconomy.org.au
or Email: nena@neweconomy.org.au
