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🌎 Renewing ecological & social wellbeing by strengthening local communities & local economies.

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Local Futures@localfutures.bsky.social · last wk.

The Memnosyne UK Chapter is honoured to welcome Helena Norberg-Hodge. On Tuesday 15th September, the internationally acclaimed author, filmmaker and visionary Royal Society of Arts. memnosyneuk.co.uk/event/an-eve...

An Evening with Helena Norberg-Hodge - Memnosyne UK | Empowering Communities through Sustainability & Innovation

. An Evening with Helena Norberg-Hodge Hosted by the Memnosyne UK Chapter Speaker Series Local Futures, Global Wisdom The Memnosyne UK Chapter is honoured to welcome one of the world's most influentia...

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Local Futures@localfutures.bsky.social · 2w ago

This episode features our very own Anja Lyngabek. Anja is the Managing and Programs Director at Local Futures, and has been working tirelessly and internationally to strengthen the localization movement for decades. Listen to the podcast online now: www.localfutures.org/programs/glo...

Planet Local Voices II with Anja Lyngbaek - Local Futures

In her interview for Planet Local Voices II, Anja discusses the cascade of social and environmental harms being caused by the global growth-obsessed corporate-controlled economy, and conversely, the m...

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Local Futures@localfutures.bsky.social · 2w ago

Of course, the reason OpenAI and many other AI/LLM companies are willing to cover a significant discrepancy is because they are playing the long game. They see it as an investment, and imagine reaping untold financial rewards down the line. www.localfutures.org/beware-the-i...

Beware the “investment”!  by Henry Coleman

Blog 'Beware the “investment”!' by Henry Coleman - A crash-course in economic literacy as the AI bubble gets blown up with hot air and public funding.

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Local Futures@localfutures.bsky.social · 3w ago

Helena Norberg-Hodge talks to Skarsgård and Stranne about how today’s economic and political systems are not working. The media is being corrupted, people are becoming depressed and the climate is being destroyed. www.gadworld.se/p/tillvaxten...

"Det globala ekonomiska systemet kontrollerar medierna"

Helena Norberg-Hodge pratar med Skarsgård och Stranne om att dagens ekonomiska och politiska system inte fungerar. Medierna korrumperas, människor blir deprimerade och klimatet förstörs.

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Local Futures@localfutures.bsky.social · last mo.

We are living through a time of profound uncertainty. Climate disruption, economic insecurity, rising inequality, housing shortages, declining biodiversity, and growing distrust in institutions are often treated as separate problems requiring separate solutions. www.localfutures.org/https-www-lo...

Taking Back Our Future: Why Localization Matters - Local Futures

Beyond Growth- A Mountain Community Rewriting the Future of Climate Resilience by Riza Annisa Anggraeni - Perched on the upper slopes of Mount Halimun–Salak...

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Local Futures@localfutures.bsky.social · 2mo ago

In this episode, we go deep into metaphysics, ‘staying with the trouble’ of the current moment. Catherine leads us in drawing lessons from Maori language and worldviews, and we think through the cycles of time to find life-sustaining hope for the future. www.localfutures.org/programs/glo...

Planet Local Voices II with Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn - Local Futures

In this episode, we go deep into metaphysics, ‘staying with the trouble’ of the current moment while also seeing the bigger picture. Catherine leads us in drawing lessons from Maori language and world...

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Local Futures@localfutures.bsky.social · 2mo ago

As artificial intelligence advances at extraordinary speed, a vitally important question is emerging: what kind of intelligence truly sustains life on Earth? www.resurgence.org/magazine/art...

Returning intelligence to the living world

As artificial intelligence advances at extraordinary speed, a vitally important question is emerging: what kind of intelligence truly sustains life on Earth? Helena Norberg-Hodge argues that unless we...

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Local Futures@localfutures.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Garden of Tomorrow presents Solstice Festival. This festival brings together an extraordinary group of musicians, creators, storytellers and thinkers, including Local Futures director, Helena Norberg-Hodge. 19th-22nd June, Trematon Castle, Cornwall. gardenoftomorrow.org.uk

Garden of Tomorrow

Garden of Tomorrow gathers for SOLSTICE - an intimate festival held at Trematon Castle in Cornwall, shaped by the land, timed by the sun, and curated by NATURE

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Local Futures@localfutures.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Join the Global Launch of the Rooted in Place — a unique multimedia magazine born from a collaborative mapping and storytelling journey spanning Ladakh (India), Vietnam, Germany, Brazil, and California (USA). Register here: www.tickettailor.com/events/local...

Register to join – Global Launch of 'Rooted in Place' Online Gathering – Zoom

Global Launch of 'Rooted in Place' Online Gathering – Zoom, Sun 21 Jun 2026 - World Localization Day 2026: Stories of Localization from Around the World Join the Global Launch of the ...

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Local Futures@localfutures.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The Real Economy, Local Futures, Fund Your Mother, Skavet, Lodsten & Sally Doberman invites you to a screening of Helena Norberg-Hodge’s iconic film The Economics of Happiness from 2011, followed by a panel with Dougald Hine, moderated by Isabelle McAllister. systemic-gatherings-1.confetti.events

The Economics Of Happiness - Screening & Panel

Film Screening and soulful conversations in follow-up panel with Helena Norberg-Hodge and Dougald Hine.

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Local Futures@localfutures.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Cross-pollinate with folks from WEAll and Local Futures on World Localization Day and connect through stories of the local wellbeing economies sprouting near you. 📅 Date & Time: June 16th 2026 , 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm CEST 🕒 Format: Online gathering 🔗 RSVP here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: RP: Local Wellbeing Economies with WEAll and Local Futures. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Cross-pollinate with folks from WEAll and Local Futures and connect through stories of the local wellbeing economies sprouting near you.

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Local Futures@localfutures.bsky.social · 3mo ago

On World Localization Day, June 21, 2026, we invite you to join a special global gathering. This online gathering will take you on a journey across six regions of the world through the voices of the people who helped create the magazine. www.tickettailor.com/events/local...

Register to join – Global Launch of 'Rooted in Place' Online Gathering – Zoom

Global Launch of 'Rooted in Place' Online Gathering – Zoom, Sun 21 Jun 2026 - World Localization Day 2026: Stories of Localization from Around the World Join the Global Launch of the ...

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Local Futures@localfutures.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Have you registered for our third Sharing Circle yet? It's a World Localization Day Special and the sharing circle is a space for listening, reflection and meaningful dialogue. A free recurring monthly gathering for connection. Register here: www.tickettailor.com/events/local...

Select tickets – Planet Local Sharing Circle – World Localization Day Special – Zoom

Planet Local Sharing Circle – World Localization Day Special – Zoom, Wed 3 Jun 2026 - Planet Local Sharing Circle – World Localization Day SpecialA space for listening, reflection and meaningful dialo...

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Local Futures@localfutures.bsky.social · 3mo ago

"Across the Far North of New Zealand, there is a growing sense that something fundamental has been lost. Towns that once supported thriving local economies now struggle to retain young people. Main streets have emptied and small farms have disappeared." www.localfutures.org/from-hollowe...

From Hollowed-Out Communities to Resilient Local Economies by Di Maxwell

Blog 'From Hollowed-Out Communities to Resilient Local Economies' by Di Maxwell - Across the Far North of New Zealand, there is a growing sense that something fundamental has been lost. Towns that onc...

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Local Futures@localfutures.bsky.social · 4mo ago

In this episode, Mattias Desmet explains how the poly-crises roiling the world today ultimately stem from a metaphysical crisis, a “de-souling” of the world produced by a rationalism in Western science that lost sight of its own limitations. www.localfutures.org/programs/glo...

Planet Local Voices II with Mattias Desmet - Local Futures

In this episode of Planet Local Voices II, Mattias explains how the poly-crises roiling the world today ultimately stem from a metaphysical crisis, a "de-souling" of the world produced by a rationalis...

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Local Futures@localfutures.bsky.social · 4mo ago

You are warmly invited to join the Planet Local Sharing Circle — a recurring monthly gathering for connection, reflection, and shared exploration around localization and the global-to-local shift. Join as we celebrate World Localization Day. www.tickettailor.com/events/local...

Select tickets – Planet Local Sharing Circle – World Localization Day Special – Zoom

Planet Local Sharing Circle – World Localization Day Special – Zoom, Wed 3 Jun 2026 - Planet Local Sharing Circle – World Localization Day SpecialCommunicating localization in a way that truly reaches...

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Local Futures@localfutures.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Join our Planet Local Sharing Circle tomorrow (Tuesday, May 5). In this session, we will explore a question many of us face: How do we talk about localisation in ways that resonate beyond our immediate circles? www.tickettailor.com/events/local...

Select tickets – Planet Local Sharing Circle – Session 2 – Zoom

Planet Local Sharing Circle – Session 2 – Zoom, Tue 5 May 2026 - Planet Local Sharing Circle – Session 2Communicating localization in a way that truly reaches people Dear friends,

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Local Futures@localfutures.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Join this 6-day festival featuring inspiring thinkers, doers and creatives from around the world exploring wild and kind ideas. This event is hosted by Morag Gamble, founder of the Permaculture Education Institute. permacultureeducationinstitute.org/festival-2026/

International Permaculture Festival of Wild and Kind Ideas 2026 - Permaculture Education Institute

Register now for the free online International Festival of Wild & Kind Ideas hosted by Morag Gamble. May 20-25. Ideas. Music. Film. Conversation

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Local Futures@localfutures.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Thank you to everyone who joined our first Planet Local Sharing Circle. In this session, we will explore a question many of us face: How do we talk about localisation in ways that resonate beyond our immediate circles? www.tickettailor.com/events/local...

Select tickets – Planet Local Sharing Circle – Session 2 – Zoom

Planet Local Sharing Circle – Session 2 – Zoom, Tue 5 May 2026 - Planet Local Sharing Circle – Session 2Communicating localization in a way that truly reaches people Dear friends,

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Local Futures@localfutures.bsky.social · 4mo ago

"As supply chain shocks rock the world yet again, we ask: is globalisation a failed experiment?" Listen to Helena Norberg-Hodge on the Wardrobe Crisis Podcast. thewardrobecrisis.com/podcast/2026...

Ep 274, Helena Norberg Hodge - Globalisation Has Failed Us. What Now? — Wardrobe Crisis

Wardrobe Crisis podcast meets sustainability activist Helena Norberg Hodge - the force of nature behind Local Futures, the nonprofit promoting ideas around a new economy, one rooted in place, "nature,...

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Local Futures@localfutures.bsky.social · 4mo ago

In this episode of Planet Local Voices II, Shrishtee lays out the profound nature of indigenous worldviews rooted in collective care and respect for, and intimate relationship with the rest of the living Earth. Listen here: www.localfutures.org/programs/glo...

Planet Local Voices II with Shrishtee Bajpai - Local Futures

In this episode of Planet Local Voices II, Shrishtee lays out the profound nature of indigenous worldviews rooted in collective care and respect for, and intimate relationship with, the rest of the li...

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Local Futures@localfutures.bsky.social · 5mo ago

In this episode, Jason defines the social and solidarity economy concepts and diverse practices including collective ownership, cooperation, sufficiency- and needs-based production and exchange, and connects these to the localization and bioregionalist movements. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oil...

Solidarity Economies for Collective Power, with Jason Nardi - Planet Local Voices series II

YouTube video by Local Futures (Economics of Happiness)

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