The need for deep, structural transformation is imminent, and alternative pathways are emerging. One such alternative is degrowth. Degrowth builds on a diverse range of thought, such as political ecology, ecological economics, feminist political ecology, and environmental justice. Over the past few years, it has accelerated in popularity among scholars and community actors, orchestrating a sounding critique of the current state of affairs, and presenting an alternative pathway out of it.  

Familiar with the topic or not, join us for an introductory lecture on degrowth held by scholars Mine Islar and Ekaterina Chertkovskaya.  

Who is Mine?  

Mine is a researcher and lecturer at Lund University Center for Sustainability Studies (LUCSUS) where her research primarily focuses on transformative social change and collective movements for sustainability. She is a part of the Post-Growth Welfare Systems research group at LU.  

Who is Ekaterina?  

Ekaterina is a researcher at the division of Environmental and Energy Systems Studies at LTH. Her research centers around degrowth and critical organizational studies. In 2018, she co-organized the 6th International Degrowth Conference for Ecological Sustainability and Social Equity in Malmö. She is an important voice in the degrowth community, both internationally and locally here in Lund. 

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This event is part of Sustainability Week 2023, an annual event organised in collaboration between Lund University and Lund Municipality. This year, over 60 lectures, guided tours, exhibitions, and more are arranged.
For more information about the programme, visit hallbarhet.lu.se