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Financing the global sharing economy, part two (2): end fossil fuel & biofuel subsidies
Report / 1st October 2012This section of the report Financing the Global Sharing Economy focuses on ending government support for fossil fuels and biofuels. The text below highlights the importance of transitioning to a low carbon economy, and demonstrates how governments could raise over $500bn each year for worthier social and environmental causes. See further resources at the end of the section under ‘learn more and get involved’.
Living in the gift: on retreat with Charles Eisenstein
Article / 31st August 2012What would the world look like if money embodied our values, if the best business decision was the best decision for society, and if wealth was defined by how much we give, not how much we have? Charles Eisenstein shared his insights during a workshop attended by STWR’s Adam Parsons.
When will ordinary people rise up?
Report / 27th June 2012If world leaders and policymakers are paying merely lip service to the unfolding human and environmental catastrophe, is the growing power of the people’s voice sufficient to challenge the immense forces that stand in the way of creating a just and sustainable world?
A Wake-Up Call for People Power
Blog / 27th June 2012Almost a week since the Rio+20 Earth Summit ended, civil society is coming to terms with the ‘epic failure’ of global leaders to agree meaningful action for addressing the worsening planetary and social crises.
The failure of Rio+20 is a wake-up call for people power
Blog / 27th June 2012Following the ‘hoax summit’ and failure of political leadership at Rio+20, it is clear that the responsibility for change rests with ordinary, engaged citizens to forge a united and informed world public opinion that is stronger than any government or vested interest.