9th International Degrowth Conference, Zagreb

It makes sense for the EU to be a frontrunner in the transition to a degrowth society. This is a matter of ecological justice: EU countries bear the greatest historical responsibility for the crises of climate and biodiversity, and can free up natural resources for the Global South without loss of well-being.

But what would degrowth mean for geopolitics? Can a Europe that is the first to renounce economic growth still remain (or become) a global player? Will it be able to defend itself, its allies, democracy and the international rule of law against aggressive autocrats? After all, the power of countries and alliances is largely determined by their wealth and military capabilities. Without billions in Western support, both money and arms, Ukraine would not be able to hold out against the Russian aggressor.

This plenary session, hosted by the Green European Foundation, brings together policymakers, experts and practitioners for a frank conversation on the geopolitical risks and opportunities of a degrowth Europe. What concepts, alliances or alternative forms of power might answer to the challenge of combining ecological, democratic and geopolitical resilience?

Panelists include:

  • Kostiantyn Krynytskyi (Head of Energy Department at Ecoaction – Centre for Environmental Initiatives, Ukraine)
  • Gwendoline Delbos-Corfield (Member of the European Parliament for Europe Écologie, France)
  • Richard Wouters (staff member Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks, project leader Geopolitics of a post-growth Europe for the Green European Foundation)

The panel will be moderated by Jamie Kendrick, editor-in-chief of the Green European Journal.

This session is open to everyone. Registration is not required.

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This session flows from the project Geopolitics of a post-growth Europe. This transnational project is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks (NL), Fondation de l'Écologie Politique (FR), Etopia (BE), Transición Verde (ES), Bluelink Foundation (BG), Centre for Green Politics (RS) and Green House Think Tank (UK), and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.

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