Barcelona has embraced urban degrowth principles through policies that limit car use, promote cycling and public transport, and encourage local economies.
The "Superblocks" initiative reallocates road space to pedestrians, reducing pollution and consumption, and enhancing community wellbeing, prioritizing quality of life over economic expansion.
2. Social Metabolism
Compares society to biological systems, continuous input/output of resources.
Degrowth aims to reduce this throughput, restructuring how societies function.
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Industrial vs. Agrarian Economies
An industrial economy like the United States has a high social metabolism, consuming vast amounts of energy and raw materials to sustain infrastructure, buildings, and consumer lifestyles.
In contrast, agrarian communities in parts of sub-Saharan Africa exhibit a lower social metabolism due to smaller-scale production and lower resource throughput.
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A rural state adopts 100% organic farming—including composting and crop rotation—to restore soil health and boost biodiversity, thereby improving the land’s capacity for future generations beyond current levels. Which concept does this illustrate, and how does it differ from sustainable development?
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Introduction to Degrowth
Degrowth is a concept that challenges the traditional notion of economic growth as a measure of progress.
It advocates for a deliberate reduction in production and consumption to achieve ecological sustainability and social well-being.
The idea emerged in the 1970s as a response to the environmental and social crises caused by continuous economic growth.
DefinitionDegrowthA political, economic, and social movement that advocates for the downscaling of production and consumption to enhance ecological conditions and human well-being.
AnalogyThink of degrowth like putting your phone on battery saver mode - you reduce unnecessary functions to ensure it lasts longer and works better.
ExampleIn 2019, the city of Amsterdam adopted a 'Doughnut Economics' model, prioritizing social and ecological well-being over GDP growth.
