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"...the best hope for transition to a ‘post carbon’ — or, better, a sustainable society (a much broader goal) — lies in a process of radical societal reconstruction, focused on the building, in the here and now, of self-governing and self-reliant settlements, starting at the micro-local level. Jonathan Rutherford, summarising from Ted Trainer <ref>[https://medium.com/insurge-intelligence/whats-really-driving-the-global-economic-crisis-is-net-energy-decline-82efb9ca45fe medium.com]</ref> | |||
“Every increase in local capacity to grow [[food]], generate energy, repair, build and finance will strengthen the capacity to withstand disturbances of all kinds. Distributed energy in the form of widely disbursed solar and wind technology, for example, buffers communities from supply interruptions, failure of the electrical grid, and price shocks. Similarly, a regionally based, solar-powered food system would restore small farms, preserve soil, create local employment, rebuilt stable economies, and provide better food while reducing carbon emissions and dependence on long-distance transport from distant suppliers. The primary goal in rethinking development and economic growth is to create resilience – capacity to withstand the disturbances that will become more frequent and severe in the decades ahead”. David Orr, ‘Down to the Wire’ <ref>[https://global.oup.com/academic/product/down-to-the-wire-9780195393538 Oxford University Press]</ref> | “Every increase in local capacity to grow [[food]], generate energy, repair, build and finance will strengthen the capacity to withstand disturbances of all kinds. Distributed energy in the form of widely disbursed solar and wind technology, for example, buffers communities from supply interruptions, failure of the electrical grid, and price shocks. Similarly, a regionally based, solar-powered food system would restore small farms, preserve soil, create local employment, rebuilt stable economies, and provide better food while reducing carbon emissions and dependence on long-distance transport from distant suppliers. The primary goal in rethinking development and economic growth is to create resilience – capacity to withstand the disturbances that will become more frequent and severe in the decades ahead”. David Orr, ‘Down to the Wire’ <ref>[https://global.oup.com/academic/product/down-to-the-wire-9780195393538 Oxford University Press]</ref> | ||
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== News and comment == | == News and comment == | ||
'''2019''' | |||
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'''Sep 15''' [[Localism UK]]: This Really Is From The Grassroots Up <ref>[https://www.thealternative.org.uk/dailyalternative/2019/9/15/auk-editorial-coming-to-life The Alternative UK]</ref><br clear=all> | |||
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'''Apr 6''' [[Funding community action]]: The next egg: Investing our retirement savings in our local communities <ref>[https://www.shareable.net/blog/the-next-egg-investing-our-retirement-savings-in-our-local-communities Shareable]</ref><br clear=all> | |||
'''2018''' | |||
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[[Scotland]]: Lesley Riddoch on the "power of local" - communities taking control in their own way, Nov 10 <ref>[https://www.thealternative.org.uk/dailyalternative/2018/11/10/lesley-riddoch-on-the-power-of-local The Alternative UK]</ref><br clear=left> | |||
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[[Localism UK]]: One way to challenge the preeminence of big banks is to build a small one. The story of Avon Mutual. Oct 30 <ref>[https://www.thealternative.org.uk/dailyalternative/2018/10/31/new-savings-banks-avon-mutual The Alternative UK]</ref><br clear=left> | |||
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'''Oct 27''' [[Towards sustainable economies UK]]: Citizen-led Economic Transition – a four point framework for guiding action <ref>[https://enterprisingecosystems.org/2018/10/27/cultivating-home-grown-economic-change/ Enterprising Ecosystems]</ref><br clear=all> | |||
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[[Denmark]]: How do we utilize local knowledge so that others can benefit from it? A guide from the Danish Island of Samsø, Apr 17 <ref>[https://www.thealternative.org.uk/dailyalternative/2018/4/20/a-guide-for-local-pioneer-communities thealternative.org.uk]</ref><br clear=left> | |||
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[[Localism UK]]: Forget nimbys. Yimby housing policy can transform the UK – with the political will, Aug 11 <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/aug/11/housing-shortage-nimbys-yes-in-my-backyard-yimby The Guardian]</ref><br clear=left> | [[Localism UK]]: Forget nimbys. Yimby housing policy can transform the UK – with the political will, Aug 11 <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/aug/11/housing-shortage-nimbys-yes-in-my-backyard-yimby The Guardian]</ref><br clear=left> | ||
A Just Future Starts at the Local Level, Jul 10 <ref>[http://piratetimes.net/a-just-future-starts-at-the-local-level/ piratetimes.net]</ref> | |||
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* [[Resilient communities]] | * [[Resilient communities]] | ||
* [[Sharing]] | * [[Sharing]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Community energy]] | ||
* [[Towards sustainable economies]] | * [[Towards sustainable economies]] | ||
* [[Transition Towns]] | * [[Transition Towns]] | ||
* [[Urban sustainability]] | * [[Urban sustainability]] | ||
* [[World 5.0]] | * [[World 5.0]] | ||
* [[Community land trust]] | |||
== Interwiki links == | == Interwiki links == | ||
Wikipedia: [[wikipedia:Localism (politics)|Localism (politics)]], [[wikipedia:Localism (politics)#Localist activism|Localist activism]], [[wikipedia:Local community|Local community]], [[wikipedia:Local purchasing|Local purchasing]], [[wikipedia:Fiscal localism|Fiscal localism]], [[wikipedia:Peak_oil#Positive_aspects_of_peak_oil|Positive aspects of peak oil]], [[wikipedia:Transition town|Transition town]], [[wikipedia:Community development corporation|Community development corporation]] | Wikipedia: [[wikipedia:Localism (politics)|Localism (politics)]], [[wikipedia:Localism (politics)#Localist activism|Localist activism]], [[wikipedia:Local community|Local community]], [[wikipedia:Local purchasing|Local purchasing]], [[wikipedia:Fiscal localism|Fiscal localism]], [[wikipedia:Peak_oil#Positive_aspects_of_peak_oil|Positive aspects of peak oil]], [[wikipedia:Transition town|Transition town]], [[wikipedia:Community development corporation|Community development corporation]] | ||
[http://yimby.wiki/wiki/Main_Page YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard)] wiki | |||
== External links == | == External links == |
Revision as of 13:21, 16 September 2019
What communities can do
Why it mattersA vibrant, diverse local economy is a healthy and resilient economy. Meeting local needs locally can mean less pollution and CO2 emissions from unnecessary transport, as well as providing economic opportunities. Some have tried to argue that this approach is anti-trade, whilst its supporters contend it is just anti dependence on trade. Quotes"...the best hope for transition to a ‘post carbon’ — or, better, a sustainable society (a much broader goal) — lies in a process of radical societal reconstruction, focused on the building, in the here and now, of self-governing and self-reliant settlements, starting at the micro-local level. Jonathan Rutherford, summarising from Ted Trainer [1] “Every increase in local capacity to grow food, generate energy, repair, build and finance will strengthen the capacity to withstand disturbances of all kinds. Distributed energy in the form of widely disbursed solar and wind technology, for example, buffers communities from supply interruptions, failure of the electrical grid, and price shocks. Similarly, a regionally based, solar-powered food system would restore small farms, preserve soil, create local employment, rebuilt stable economies, and provide better food while reducing carbon emissions and dependence on long-distance transport from distant suppliers. The primary goal in rethinking development and economic growth is to create resilience – capacity to withstand the disturbances that will become more frequent and severe in the decades ahead”. David Orr, ‘Down to the Wire’ [2] Resources
Citizens data initiativeStudies show that people at farmers’ markets have as many as 10 times more conversations, greetings, and other social interactions than people in supermarkets. [3] ResearchError in widget YouTube: Unable to load template 'wiki:YouTube'
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News and comment2019 Sep 15 Localism UK: This Really Is From The Grassroots Up [4] Apr 6 Funding community action: The next egg: Investing our retirement savings in our local communities [5] 2018 Scotland: Lesley Riddoch on the "power of local" - communities taking control in their own way, Nov 10 [6] Localism UK: One way to challenge the preeminence of big banks is to build a small one. The story of Avon Mutual. Oct 30 [7] Oct 27 Towards sustainable economies UK: Citizen-led Economic Transition – a four point framework for guiding action [8] Denmark: How do we utilize local knowledge so that others can benefit from it? A guide from the Danish Island of Samsø, Apr 17 [9] 2017 Localism UK: Forget nimbys. Yimby housing policy can transform the UK – with the political will, Aug 11 [10] A Just Future Starts at the Local Level, Jul 10 [11] Localism UK: “I’m welling up just talking about it”: the marvel of Totnes LEF6, May 16 [12] Localism UK: How ‘Grown in Totnes’ are reimagining the local food economy, May 2 [13] 2015 Why White Dog Café Founder Judy Wicks Believes in the Power of a Local Economy, Dec 15 [14] The 8 Paradigm Shifts at the Heart of REconomy, May 6 [15] 2014 How to transform your local economy in one day, July [16] Five ways to bring money and investment into your local area, May 22 [17] See also
Interwiki linksWikipedia: Localism (politics), Localist activism, Local community, Local purchasing, Fiscal localism, Positive aspects of peak oil, Transition town, Community development corporation YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard) wiki External linksCreative commons
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